Full Process Guideline for Boring Machine Import Customs Declaration, One-off Sorting of Precautions for Access Permission, Customs Valuation and Inspection

Pre-access Requirements for Boring Machine Import Customs Declaration

Boring machines are precision electromechanical products.According to 2026 customs supervision requirements,you need to confirm whether the equipment is new or used before import,as the access thresholds for the two types of equipment vary greatly.New boring machines can be declared with corresponding supervision documents as long as they are not in the prohibited import category; for used boring machines,you first need to confirm whether they are listed in the *Catalogue of Prohibited Import of Used Electromechanical Products*.Most general-purpose used boring machines are allowed to be imported,but pre-shipment inspection (CCIC) must be completed in advance.Goods without a CCIC certificate will be directly returned after arriving at the port.

Core Operation Nodes of Boring Machine Import Customs Declaration

The core of boring machine import customs declaration is to predict risks in advance and solve problems before the goods arrive at the port.The main operation nodes are as follows:

• Accurate HS code classification: Boring machines correspond to 8 different tariff codes based on processing accuracy,control method and purpose.In 2026,some high-precision CNC boring machines that meet the RCEP rules of origin can enjoy import tariff reduction of up to 12%.Incorrect classification will not only lead to tax repayment,but may also trigger customs audit.I handled a case for Mr.Lu from Suzhou last year.He classified CNC boring machines under the tariff code for ordinary milling machines,with a tax rate difference of 6 percentage points,which almost caused more than 300,000 yuan of tax repayment and fine.Later,we retrieved the technical parameters of the equipment for reclassification,and also helped him apply for RCEP tariff reduction,saving 220,000 yuan in taxes and fees.
• Advance commodity inspection pre-audit: In 2026,Shanghai Port implements the "advance pre-audit" mechanism for imported electromechanical equipment.You can submit documents for pre-audit 7 days before the goods arrive at the port,to check the consistency of nameplate information,declaration elements and actual goods in advance,and avoid return due to unqualified inspection after arrival.The commodity inspection specialists of our Shanghai headquarters can simultaneously connect to the pre-audit channels of all ports across the country,so customers in other regions can complete the pre-audit without traveling to the port.
• Advance response to customs valuation: Boring machines are high-value equipment,which is a key category under customs valuation control.Before declaration,you need to prepare a full set of price supporting documents,including original factory procurement contracts,foreign exchange payment slips,import transaction records of similar products.For gifted or discounted equipment,you also need to prepare a situation description in advance to avoid additional taxes and fees caused by customs appraisal.
• Advance investigation of inspection-related items: For used boring machines,you need to check in advance whether they are accompanied by wooden packaging,oil stains or residual cutting fluid.In 2026,the customs has upgraded the environmental protection requirements for imported used electromechanical products.If there are residual hazardous chemicals,you will be required to carry out special disinfection treatment,resulting in additional costs and port detention time.

Common Risk Warning for Boring Machine Import Customs Declaration

Many enterprises importing boring machines for the first time are likely to fall into several hidden pitfalls,resulting in unnecessary costs.The first is the demurrage trap: Around the 2026 Christmas season,ports on European and American routes are congested,and the free storage period after arrival is only 3 days.After that,demurrage charges of 800-1200 yuan per container will be incurred per day.We usually arrange document exchange and declaration in advance,try to complete the pre-audit before the goods arrive at the port,and can pick up the containers on the day of arrival.The second is the anti-dumping duty risk: Some boring machines originating in the EU and Japan are still on the anti-dumping tax list in 2026,with a tax rate of up to 47%.You should confirm the origin before declaration to avoid being held accountable by the customs for underpayment of anti-dumping duties.The last is the exchange loss risk: The fluctuation range of RMB exchange rate will increase in 2026.We can assist customers to lock the foreign exchange purchase rate in advance to avoid additional exchange losses when paying foreign exchange.

Our Service Coverage

Zhongshitong is headquartered in Shanghai,with a global agency network,and can undertake full-chain boring machine import services under various trade terms such as EXW,FOB,CIF,including overseas pickup,international transportation,customs declaration and inspection,domestic distribution,and foreign exchange settlement.Cross-regional declaration can be realized at all ports across the country.No matter you import from Tianjin,Shenzhen,Guangzhou or Ningbo Port,you can connect with our Shanghai headquarters team for unified processing,no need to additionally connect with local agents,avoiding risks caused by information asymmetry.For boring machines imported from RCEP member countries,we will review the issuance logic of the certificate of origin in advance to ensure that it meets the tariff reduction requirements and help you maximize the import cost savings.