Qualification review: Building the foundation for compliant imports

2025 German equipmentImport RepresentationServices must meetDual certification system:

• Basic Qualification Requirements
  • Yesforeign tradeEasy operator registration certificate
  • Customs AEO certification qualification (preferably select an advanced certified enterprise)
• Special equipment additional conditions
  • EU CE certification documents (2025 updated machinery directive items)
  • Industrial equipment energy efficiency certification (applicable to power equipment categories)

Clearance strategy: The art of balancing efficiency and cost

Professional agency companies implementFour-dimensional clearance modelImprove operational efficiency:

• Declaration element pre-review mechanism
  • HS code three-level verification system
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Electronic verification system
• Optimization of Logistics Solutions
  • Modular transportation solutions (applicable to precision equipment)
  • Multi-port coordinated distribution strategy (reducing port congestion risks)

Tax optimization: The cost variable that cannot be ignored

Recommended under the latest tariff policy for 2025Progressive tax planning:

• Application of basic tax rates
  • China-Germany FTA tariff rates (complete certificate of origin required)
  • Cross-border E-commerceComprehensive tax comparison and calculation
• Special case handling
  • Temporary import equipment deposit calculation model
  • Equipment upgrade and renovation tariff refund mechanism

After-sales guarantee: Full-cycle service system construction

Professional agents should provideTrinity after-sales support:

• Technical Document Localization Service
  • Professional translation of German technical documents
  • Chinese standards adaptation guide
• Parts supply system
  • Emergency spare parts green channel
  • Alternative parts compatibility database

Select to haveGerman Chamber of Commerce and Industry certificationAs an authorized service agency, access to the original technical parameter database of equipment manufacturers can be obtained to achieve automatic matching of import declaration data. It is recommended that enterprises regularly participate in AEO-certified enterprise exchange meetings to stay updated on cross-border trade facilitation pilot policies for 2025.