Decode the networkEquipment ImportsKey pain points

Data from the General Administration of Customs in 2025 shows that the error rate of network equipment import declarations increased by 12% year-on-year, and 72% of the declaration problems were concentrated inEquipment classification and qualification certificationlinks. Equipment such as routers and switches often face multiple customs clearance risks due to the complexity of their functional modules.

Panoramic scan of typical customs clearance misunderstandings

• Misunderstanding 1: Simplified handling of equipment classification
  • Classify the POE switch under item 8517.62 (ordinary switch)
  • In fact, it should be further classified according to the power supply power to 8543.70 (power control device)
• Myth 2: Misunderstanding of certification requirements
  • Ignore the mandatory requirements of SRRC certification for wireless devices
  • Confuse the scope of application of CCC certification and CQC voluntary certification
• Myth 3: Lack of completeness of declaration elements
  • Omit the declaration of device interface types (SFP+/QSFP28)
  • Fail to mark the network protocol support situation (for example, if IPv6 is supported, it needs to be declared separately)

Core value matrix of professional agents

• HS Code Dynamic Management System
  • The 2025 version of the Harmonized System adds special codes for 5G devices
  • Automatically match the pre - ruling database for customs classification
• Ability to deeply analyze technical parameters
  • Identify the export control risks of device encryption modules
  • Predict the classification logic of software - defined network (SDN) devices
• Compliance cost optimization model
  • Precise application of tariff reduction policies (such as the ITA product list)
  • Linked optimization of transportation plans and customs declaration strategies

Practical case: Customs clearance optimization of a certain SD - WAN device

When an enterprise imported an SD - WAN device supporting AI operation and maintenance, it was originally declared under item 8517.62 (ordinary router). After the intervention of a professional agent:

• Re - classify it to 8517.69 (intelligent network control device)
• Use the RCEP agreement to reduce the tariff from 8% to 5%
• Save 32,000 yuan of value - added tax through modular declaration

Finally, the customs clearance time is shortened by 40%, and the comprehensive cost is reduced by 17.6%.

2025 agency service selection standards

• Data verification dimensions
  • Whether it is equipped with a special classification database for network devices
  • Customs AEO certification level and port clearance records
• Technical response ability
  • Speed of formulating the declaration plan for modular device disassembly
  • Feasibility of the transfer plan in special regulatory areas
• Risk prevention system
  • Degree of improvement of the pre - review mechanism for network security review
  • Implementation of Record-filing for Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

Against the backdrop of the accelerating technological iteration of network equipment, the value of professional customs clearance agents has evolved from mere document processing toa comprehensive solution that combines technical compliance review and trade policy application.Selecting an agency with specialized service capabilities for network equipment will be a crucial measure for enterprises to control import risks and enhance supply chain efficiency.