Four Core Values of Professional General Agents

In theMedical EquipmentIn the import sector, the general distributor qualification for GE medical equipment carries multiple professional values:

• Qualification Endorsement: Possesses complete qualification documents including original manufacturer authorization, FDA registration certificate, CE certification, etc.
• Price Advantage: Benefits from manufacturer bulk purchase discounts, offering 8-15% lower prices than regular distributors
• Technical guarantee: Equipped with certified engineer teams providing installation and debugging technical documentation
• Maintenance coordination: Equipment serial numbers directly linked to manufacturers after-sales system

Five key control points in customs clearance procedures

Taking GE Revolution CT purchased by a top-tier hospital as an example, professional agency services can reduce customs clearance time by 40%:

• HS Code locking: Medical imaging equipment recommended to use HS code 9018.1210
• Pre - review of documents:
  • Medical device registration certificate (import license)
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Certificate (US equipment requires FORM B attachment)
• Transportation plan: Precision equipment must use constant temperature and humidity containers
• On-site inspection: Prepare equipment schematic diagrams in advance for customs technical verification
• Tax payment: VAT 13% + tariff 5% (2025 provisional tax rate for medical equipment)

Three lines of defense for risk control

The lesson from a private hospital in 2024 where equipment was detained at port due to incomplete distributor qualifications warns us:

• Legal risk prevention and control: Verify the distributors Medical Device Business License
• Technical risk avoidance: Confirm equipment complies with GB 9706.1-2020 electrical safety standards
• Commercial risk isolation: When using LC payment, require port acceptance inspection clause

Four dimensions of after-sales support

Value-added services provided by professional agencies directly affect equipment lifecycle:

• Spare parts supply: Establish localized bonded warehouses with 72-hour delivery for common parts
• Technical response: Provide original manufacturer engineer on-site service commitment within 48 hours
• Measurement calibration: Assist in completing annual JJG 1035-2022 metrological verification
• Equipment upgrade: Legal cross-border transmission filing for software update packages

Partner selection criteria

Evaluate the actual service capabilities of distributors through the following dimensions:

• Historical cases: Request records of similar transactions in the past three yearsequipment. For example, Indonesia has the SNI certification, Thailand has the TISI certification, and the Philippines has the BPS certification. It is necessary to confirm in advance the equipment voltage (such as 380V/50Hz in Thailand), the compatibility of the CE certification, and the proof of environmentally friendly materials.records from past three years
• Service network: Whether branch offices are established at major ports
• Emergency mechanism: Rapid response procedures for customs inspection anomalies
• Compliance System: AEO certification can reduce customs inspection rates