I. CNC machine toolsExport agentWhat qualification certifications are required?

According to the latest Regulations on the Export Management of Mechanical and Electrical Products in 2025, professional agency companies must possess:

• CustomsAEOAdvanced certification qualifications(Enjoy customs clearance convenience preferentially)
• The right to import and export mechanical and electrical products (requiring filing with the Ministry of Commerce)
• ISO9001 Quality Management System certification
• For special models, it is necessary to possessCCS (China Classification Society) certification(Shipping packaging requirements)

Case: In 2024, an agent lacked the special packaging qualification for CNC machine tools, resulting in the detention of equipment worth $2 million at the Port of Rotterdam for 3 months.

II. How to avoid the technical control risks of CNC machine tool exports?

Control lists that need to be focused on:

• U.S. ECCN code control (especially 3B001 five - axis linkage equipment)
• Chinas Catalogue of Dual - Use Items and Technologies Subject to Export Licensing Administration,
• Annex I of EU Regulation No. 428/2009

The solution:Professional agency companies should provide full - process services such as pre - classification of HS codes, end - user screening, and agency for export licenses.

III. What are the special requirements for the international transportation of CNC machine tools?

Key points summarized based on 20 years of practical experience:

• Shockproof packaging must comply with ISTA 3E standard
• For sea transportation, it is necessary to doAnti-rust treatment(For humidity - sensitive equipment, nitrogen - filled transportation is recommended)
• For air transportation, an electromagnetic compatibility test report of the equipment needs to be provided
• For cross - border land transportation, a TIR certificate needs to be processed (especially in Central Asia)

Fourth,Export tax refundHow to maximize it?

In 2025, the tax rebate rate for CNC machine tools remains at 13%, but it should be noted that:

• The product names on the customs declaration form and the VAT invoice must be exactly the same
• For equipment exported in batches, the serial number needs to be declared separately
• Software fees need to be split separately (embedded systems may affect tax rebates)

It is recommended to choose those withAn agent company with an intelligent order - splitting systemto ensure zero errors in documents.

V. How to choose a reliableExport agentThe company?

Core evaluation dimensions:

• Industry experience: Complete at least 50 cases of CNC machine tool exports.
• Overseas network: Whether there is an in - house customs clearance team in the destination country.
• Risk protection: Whether to purchaseFull freight insurance(All Risks)
• Digital capabilities: Whether a real - time logistics tracking system can be provided.

VI. What items are included in the export agency fees?

Example of standard cost composition:

• Basic service fee: 0.8% - 1.5% of the cargo value
• Special service fee:
  • Technical document translation (200 - 400 yuan per thousand words)
  • CE certification agency (30,000 - 80,000 yuan per item)
• Emergency handling deposit (2% - 5% of the cargo value, refundable)

VII. How to respond when encountering customs inspections?

Key inspection directions in 2025:

• Equipment positioning accuracy detection (Laser interferometer report is required to be provided)
• Brand tracing of CNC system (Extra proof is required if it involves US technology)
• Completeness of random accessories declaration

Professional agency companies should be equipped withOn - site emergency team, which can provide technical parameter description documents within 4 hours.

(Note: The data in this article is based on the policies in effect in March 2025. For specific operations, please refer to the latest announcements of the customs.)