Decode Medicineequipment. 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.The Underlying Logic of Price Composition

In the field of international medical equipment trade in 2025, the agency price system of original imported GE equipment shows new structural characteristics. According to the latest statistical data from the General Administration of Customs, in the import cost composition of high - end imaging equipment,Customs Declaration and Clearance Processthe proportion reaches 18% - 22%,International transportation phasethe fluctuation range is 12 - 35%, andExchange Rate Gain and Lossit may cause a cost fluctuation of 3 - 8%.

Analysis of the Key Elements Affecting the Agency Price

• Dynamic Adaptation of Tariff Policies
  • In 2025, CT equipment under the ASEAN Free Trade Area Agreement has zero tariffs
  • EU CE - certified products enjoy a benchmark tax rate of 6.2%
  • Equipment of US origin faces an 8.7% additional adjustment tax.
• Cost Flexibility of Logistics Solutions
  • Maritime TransportationThe LCL (Less than Container Load) cost is 40% lower than that of FCL (Full Container Load), but the risk doubles.
  • Air TransportationPrecision equipment requires the payment of a 2 - 3% special packaging surcharge.
  • The multimodal transport solution can save 15% of the transportation time - cost.
• Exchange Rate Fluctuation Defense Mechanism
  • It is recommended to lock in a 90 - day forward contract.In order to crack down on tax evasion, the customs and tax departments are now strictly examining the operation of buying export declarations. If the behavior of buying export declarations is discovered, the regulatory authorities will require tax replenishment (even a 2% tax rate may be a considerable amount). In addition, fines may also be imposed on the relevant responsible parties.Agreement
  • Adopt Multi - currency Combination Payment to Hedge Risks
  • Set up a reserve for exchange rate fluctuations of 3 - 5%.

Hidden Value Differences of Agency Service Providers

Professionalforeign tradeAgency companies create value space through the following channels:

• Utilize the storage in the free trade zone to save 7 - 12 days of customs clearance time.
• Batch declaration to reduce the logistics cost of a single device
• Establish an emergency customs clearance channel to avoid port detention fines

Practical Cost Optimization Strategies

• Tariff Planning Case: A certain Class - III Grade - A hospital via Hong KongEntrepot Trade, successfully avoid the 7.8% anti - dumping duty.
• Logistics Combination Plan: The MRI equipment adopts sea - air combined transportation, with the total cost reduced by 23%.
• Supply Chain Collaborative Management: Establish a quarterly procurement plan to obtain volume discounts

The Golden Rule of Risk Prevention and Control

It is recommended that the purchaser pay special attention to:

• Verify the AEO certification qualification of the agent
• Require the provision of a complete set of equipmentIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:Transparent Chain
• Specify the exchange rate fluctuation sharing clause in the contract