New Trends in the Imported Hydrogen-Rich Equipment Market

As of Q2 2025, China's hydrogen-rich waterEquipment ImportsThe volume increased by 37% year-on-year, with medical-grade equipment accounting for over 42%. However, customs data shows that the return rate for this category rose by 15% year-on-year, primarily concentrated in orders handled by medium-sized agency service providers. This reveals significant professional barriers in equipment imports.

Comparison of Three Typical Models of Agency Service Providers

Comprehensive service-oriented agency:

• Representative enterprises: Sinotrans, COSCOMaritime TransportationLogistics
• Advantages: Comprehensive risk underwriting capability throughout the entire process, especially suitable for first-time import enterprises.
• Disadvantages: Service fees are 40%-60% higher than the industry average.

Regional exclusive agency:

• Representative Enterprise: Specialized Hydrogen Energy Equipment Company in the Yangtze River Delta Region
• Advantages: Customs clearance at specific ports is 2-3 working days faster.
• Risk: Some enterprises engage in business activities beyond their approved scope.

Technology-oriented agent:

• Representative enterprise: Technology service company with hydrogen energy laboratory
• Core Values: Assist in completing equipment energy efficiency certification (special attention must be paid to the 2025 edition of the new national standard).
• Service blind spots: The logistics process often adopts an outsourcing model.

7 Golden Rules for Choosing an Agent

Qualification Review:

• Customs AEO certification (priority given to advanced certified enterprises)
• Hazardous Materials Business License (Required for Hydrogen-related Equipment)
• ISO28000 Supply Chain Security Certification

Customs clearance capability verification:

• Please provide the customs clearance records for the same product category from the past six months.
• Check the accuracy rate of HS code declaration (recommended requirement ≥98%).
• Confirm whether pre-classification service capability is available.

Bargaining Power Assessment:

• Compare the differences in THC fee quotations among major ports.
• Please provide a detailed breakdown of destination port miscellaneous charges.
• Confirm whether the qualification for cabin priority guarantee is met.

Analysis of Key Operation Processes

Phase 1: Requirements Confirmation

• Equipment parameter verification (with a focus on hydrogen storage pressure vessel parameters)
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Book Compliance Review
• Formulation of Tariff Preference Schemes (e.g., RCEP Agreement, if applicable)

Phase Two: Transportation Support

• Special container configuration for hydrogen energy equipment
• Negotiation on Special Clauses for Marine Insurance (Recommendation to Add Vibration Damage Coverage)
• Development of Shipment Schedule Contingency Plan

Phase 3: Customs Clearance and Delivery

• 3CExpress Certification Application
• Laboratory Testing Priority Scheduling Coordination
• Real-time Monitoring System for Warehouse Temperature and Humidity Access

High-Frequency Incident Handling Plan

Case 1:A certain Korean equipment was detained at the port due to the lack of material certification for the electrolyzer.

• Solution: Enable the pre-deposit customs clearance channel
• Processing time: Reduced from the standard 15 days to just 3 days.

Case 2:Japanese imported equipment faces anti-dumping investigation.

• Response Strategy: Apply for the New Shipper Review Procedure
• Cost control: Leveraging the provisional tariff policy window period.

Request for a clean on - board bill of lading. The bank refused payment because the freight forwarder missed typing the words on board,EU energy efficiency label for equipment fails to meet standards.

• Remedial Measures: Domestic Modification Technical Solution Filing
• Cost optimization: Leverage the superposition of technical renovation subsidy policies.

2025 regulatory focus reminders

New Customs Regulations:

• The dedicated HS code for hydrogen energy equipment is subdivided to 10 digits.
• The safety verification of pressure vessels is advanced to the port of shipment.
• The electronic certificate of origin verification system is now fully operational.

Market Regulation:

• Medical-use equipment requires additional drug regulatory filing.
• The energy efficiency label has been adjusted from a 5-tier to a 3-tier rating standard.
• The after-sales service system is incorporated into the import qualification review.