Full Process Breakdown of Injection Molding Machine Import Customs Brokerage: Solve Difficulties in Customs Valuation, Commodity Inspection and License Application

Core Links Breakdown of Injection Molding Machine Import Customs Declaration

1.Customs Valuation: Accurately Align Transaction Price with Regulatory Logic

In 2026,the customs adopts the model of "transaction price priority + deductive/computed price supplement" for the valuation of mechanical and electrical products.As high-value mechanical and electrical products,injection molding machines have a valuation inspection rate of 68%.We previously handled a case of Mr.Lu from Zhejiang,who imported a used injection molding machine from Germany.He failed to provide factory invoice under EXW terms,packing list and foreign exchange payment voucher at the time of declaration,so the customs calculated the value by deducting depreciation from the price of similar new equipment,resulting in an extra 120,000 CNY of tariff payment.

In practice,three types of documents need to be prepared in advance: first,authentic transaction vouchers,including contracts,invoices,and foreign exchange payment slips; second,depreciation certificates,for used injection molding machines,service life and maintenance records are required; third,market quotations of the same new equipment to prove the rationality of the transaction price.In addition,if imported from RCEP member countries,tariff concessions can be enjoyed with the RCEP Certificate of Origin,and relevant vouchers should be submitted proactively during the valuation process to avoid missing the preferential treatment.

2.Commodity Inspection Pre-review: Pre-shipment Inspection Pre-requirement and Mechanical and Electrical Products Access Verification

Injection molding machines are mechanical and electrical products subject to statutory inspection.According to the 2026 new regulations,Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI) must be completed before import.For imported used injection molding machines,PSI will check the safety performance,environmental protection indicators of the equipment and whether it is included in the catalogue of used mechanical and electrical products prohibited from import.

Here is a practical detail: some manufacturers of injection molding machines imported from Southeast Asian countries do not mark CE certification,so suppliers need to be required to supplement test reports that comply with Chinese GB standards in advance,otherwise the commodity inspection process will be blocked,with a maximum delay of 15 days.We once assisted Ms.Zhu from Jiangsu in handling a similar situation,and completed the commodity inspection pre-review within 3 days through expedited domestic third-party testing,avoiding a port demurrage loss of nearly 80,000 CNY.

Comparison of commodity inspection requirements for new and used injection molding machines:

3.Animal and Plant Quarantine: Easily Overlooked Wooden Packaging Compliance

Injection molding machines are usually transported in wooden packaging.In 2026,the customs has further tightened the quarantine requirements for wooden packaging.Those not marked with IPPC logo or with non-compliant logo will be subject to mandatory fumigation or destruction,with costs up to 5% of the cargo value.

In practice,suppliers should be required to stamp the IPPC logo conforming to international standards on the wooden packaging and provide fumigation certificate in advance.If imported from RCEP member countries,wooden packaging quarantine facilitation measures can be enjoyed with the RCEP Certificate of Origin,reducing inspection time.In addition,if fumigation-free packaging is used,a material certificate issued by the supplier should be provided to avoid return of goods due to non-conforming packaging materials.

4.Import License Application: Difference Between Mechanical and Electrical Product Import License and Automatic Import License

Corresponding import licenses are required for injection molding machine import,which are divided into two categories: first,Import License for Mechanical and Electrical Products (O Certificate),for specific restricted injection molding machines; second,Automatic Import License (7 Certificate),for ordinary injection molding machines.The 2026 new regulations simplify the application process for 7 Certificate,which can be applied online through the single window and issued within 2 working days,while the application for O Certificate needs to be submitted 30 days in advance and must meet the requirements of industrial policies.

Note: If the imported injection molding machine involves a numerical control system,it is necessary to additionally check whether it is within the control scope of dual-use items,to avoid detention of goods due to lack of license.A previous client failed to check the control attribute of the numerical control system,resulting in the goods being detained for 21 days,and the incurred demurrage far exceeded 10% of the cargo value.

Core Risk Warning for Injection Molding Machine Import Customs Declaration

• Demurrage trap: Some shipping companies will start charging demurrage on the 3rd day after the cargo arrives at the port,and the daily cost is about 1.5 times the container rent.Document pre-review should be completed in advance to ensure that the declaration is completed within 24 hours after arrival at the port.
• HS code classification error: The HS code of injection molding machines needs to be accurately classified according to parameters such as clamping force,injection volume,and whether it is used.Incorrect classification may lead to overpayment of tariffs or trigger anti-dumping duties.In 2026,the anti-dumping duty rate for injection molding machines imported from the EU remains at 18%-35%.
• Exchange loss risk: If foreign currency settlement is adopted,the exchange rate should be locked in advance to avoid additional costs caused by exchange rate fluctuations.It is recommended to adopt cross-border RMB settlement to enjoy the preferential exchange rate policies of RCEP member countries.
• Property right risk: If FOB terms are adopted,the qualification of the freight forwarder should be confirmed in advance to avoid cargo loss caused by the freight forwarder releasing the goods without bill of lading.It is recommended to choose a customs brokerage agency with a global agency network to control the property right throughout the process.

Core Advantages of Port Operation

Based in Shanghai International Trade Center,we have the qualification for cross-port declaration across national ports,covering 12 core ports including Tianjin,Shenzhen and Ningbo.Meanwhile,we have a linked agency network in 28 countries around the world to check the document compliance of overseas suppliers in advance.For injection molding machine import,we provide customized services such as pre-document review,customs valuation prediction,and expedited commodity inspection.Since 2026,we have completed the import customs declaration of 137 injection molding machines,with the average customs clearance time 40% faster than the industry average.

For injection molding machines imported from Europe and the United States,we will monitor the changes of anti-dumping duty rate in advance.If the tax rate exceeds 25%,we will recommend customers to reduce costs through transshipment via a third country,but the transshipment process must be compliant to avoid triggering customs anti-circumvention investigation.