Friction welding in 2025Equipment ImportsNew market trends

According to the latest data from the International Welding Institute, global imports of industrial-grade friction welding equipment increased by 17% year-on-year, with the Chinese market contributing 35% of the growth. As...New energyThe technological upgrades in fields such as automotive chassis welding and aerospace component manufacturing have increased the complexity of technical parameter reviews for imported equipment by 2.3 times compared to 2020. The average customs clearance time for a single import by enterprises has extended from 14 days in 2019 to 21 days, with 34% of the delays attributed to non-compliant technical documentation of the equipment.

Four Key Control Points in the Import Process

Equipment parameter confirmation phase:

• The spindle pressure range must comply with the requirements of item 8458.30 in the Customs Commodity Explanatory Notes.
• The specifications of the rotary clamping device shall comply with the revised ISO 12164-3:2025 standard.
• The welding accuracy parameters must be completely consistent with the manufacturer's declared documentation.

Key Points for Trade Terms Negotiation:

• Prioritize DDP terms to mitigate the risk of VAT prepayment.
• Specify the delivery timeline for technical documents (it is recommended to reserve 21 working days).
• It is agreed that the equipment debugging service is included in the CIP price.

Analysis of Typical Issues in Customs Clearance Practice

Case Study: A Certain Automotive Parts Company Importing a Friction Welding Machine from Germany in March 2025:

• Problem manifestations:The axial pressure adjustment module was not specified during the declaration.
• Processing result:Customs requests supplementary TUV certification documents, resulting in a port demurrage fee of 80,000 yuan.
• Solution:Through pre-classification services, the HS code 8483.40.9000 is locked in advance.

Statistics of Common Declaration Error Types:

• Incomplete description of technical parameters (accounting for 42% of the total issues).
• The CE certification version has expired (particularly regarding the update issue of the EN 1090 standard).
• Disregard the separate declaration requirements for auxiliary equipment (such as laser positioning systems).

The value realization path of professional agency services

Comprehensive Risk Control System Construction:

• Triple Review Mechanism for Preliminary Technical Documents
  • Manufacturer Document Compliance Review
  • Domestic standard compliance comparison
  • Customs Declaration Element Integrity Verification
• Custom - designed Logistics Solutions
  • Special Transportation Plan for Precision Components
  • Port equipment pre-commissioning service connection

Typical Cases of Cost Optimization:

• Save 12.7% on tariff expenses through classification variance analysis.
• Leverage AEO-certified enterprise status to reduce customs clearance time by 40%.
• Integrated transportation insurance solutions reduce cargo damage risks by 83%.

2025 agency service selection standards

Core Competency Assessment Dimensions:

• Industry-specific case database (It is recommended to request the provision of more than 5 successful cases from the past 3 years).
• Overseas inspection capability coverage (with a focus on evaluating technical teams in the EU, Japan, and South Korea)
• Emergency response time (ideal standard: initiate the plan within 2 hours)

Essential Terms of Service Agreement:

• Clarify the division of responsibilities for technical document review
• Agreed calculation method for demurrage loss compensation
• Includes annual trade policy update service