Medical EquipmentImport RepresentationComprehensive Fee Perspective

In the 2025 new edition of the "Medical EquipmentUnder the Implementation Background of the "Supervision and Administration Regulations," MedicalEquipment ImportsAgency fees are trending towards modularization and transparency. According to the latest statistics from the General Administration of Customs, the average service fee for medical equipment import agency accounts for 3.5-7.2% of the cargo value. Among these, the agency cost for Class II medical devices has decreased by 12% compared to last year, while that for Class III medical devices has risen by 8% due to strengthened regulatory oversight.

Analysis of Core Cost Modules

Module 1: Basic Agency Service Fees

• Customs declaration service fee: A tiered charging system will be implemented starting from 2025.
  • For goods valued below USD 500,000: Fixed fee of 2,800–4,500 RMB.
  • $500,000-$2,000,000: 0.6%-1.2% of the cargo value ratio
  • Over $2 million: Price to be negotiated separately.
• Document Handling Fee: Includes Chinese-English translation, document authentication, etc., ranging from 1,200 to 3,800 RMB per batch.

Module 2: Composition of Statutory Taxes and Fees

• Import Tariff: The general rate is 8%-12%, while the preferential rate under the 2025 Free Trade Agreement ranges from 4.5% to 7%.
• Value-added tax: A unified tax rate of 13% applies to medical devices.
• Consumption Tax: Applicable only to equipment containing radioactive materials (3%-5%).

Special Fee Notes

Cold chain logistics surcharge:For in vitro diagnostic reagents and other products requiring refrigerated transportation, a temperature control verification fee (800-1500 RMB per batch) will be newly added in 2025.

Registration and Evaluation Fees:

• Class II Medical Devices: The evaluation fee has been reduced from 36,000 yuan to 28,000 yuan.
• Class III Medical Devices: Maintain a benchmark of 156,000 yuan.
• An additional 40% service fee will be charged for special approval procedures.

2025 Cost Optimization Strategy

• Leveraging the preferential tariff reduction under the rules of origin in free trade agreements
• Consolidated reporting reduces document processing costs.
• Select a comprehensive service provider with qualifications for importing medical devices.

A 2025 procurement case from a top-tier hospital: In the total import cost structure of a 256-slice CT equipment, the agency service fee accounted for 4.7%, representing a 23% cost reduction compared to the traditional decentralized service model. This was primarily attributed to the application of tariff reduction policies and logistics resource integration.

Avoiding Common Fee Traps

• Hidden service fees: Request the agency to provide a detailed quotation.
• Risk of Late Declaration Fees: Confirm Customs Classification Ruling in Advance
• Additional fees incurred due to temporary registration changes

It is recommended that importers pay special attention to the cost calculation base date, exchange rate fluctuation clauses, and response mechanisms for sudden policy adjustments when signing agency agreements to ensure the controllability of cost budgets.