New pattern of the Japanese agricultural machinery import market

As of Q1 2025, the export volume of Japanese agricultural machinery manufacturers to China increased by 23% year - on - year. High - value - added products such as intelligent rice transplanters and crawler harvesters accounted for more than 65%. It is worth noting that among the 30 core suppliers newly certified by the Japanese Agricultural Cooperatives, 78% have established a bonded warehousing system in China, which brings new business growth points to the service.Import RepresentationDual - certification system for access qualifications

Importing Japanese agricultural machinery requires completion of

Two - track certification proceduresJapanese - side certification::

• JIS industrial standard certification (valid for 3 years)
  • Export quality certificate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
  • Chinese - side certification:
• Compulsory certification (equipment in specific power segments)
  • 3CProvincial - level agricultural machinery promotion and appraisal certificate
  • Optimization path of customs clearance strategies

清關(guān)策略優(yōu)化路徑

For theNew Customs Classification Rules, it is recommended to adopt a hierarchical declaration strategy:

• Basic component declaration (tariff 8%-12%)
• Separate classification of core assemblies (enjoying import subsidies for intelligent equipment)
• Independent declaration of technical documents (avoiding the risk of classification disputes)

Dynamic model of tariff structure

Based on the RCEP Agreement that came into effect in 2025, establish a phased tariff calculation model:

• Power machinery (15 - 50 horsepower), the agreed tariff rate is 9.7%
• The benchmark tariff rate for harvesting machinery is 12% → reduced to 8.5% after the transition period
• Precision seeding devices enjoy zero - tariff treatment (original factory processing certificates are required)

Full - link cost control system

Professional agency services can reduce the comprehensive cost by 18 - 22%:

• Logistics link:
  • Booking of special berths on ro - ro ships (saving 15% of freight)
  • Pre - treatment in the bonded area reduces port detention fees
• Capital cost:
  • L/COptimize the financing period to 120 days
  • Tariff guarantee insurance replaces cash deposits

Comparison of typical service cases

• Case A: A provincial agricultural cooperative imported 5 Kubota PRO100 series harvesters
  • Self - clearance took 47 days and generated a late - declaration fee of 23,000 yuan
  • The customs clearance cycle of professional agency was shortened to 22 days, saving 18,000 yuan in warehousing fees
• Case B: An agricultural machinery leasing company imported 15 Yanmar high - speed rice transplanters
  • Self - declared classification errors led to a tax supplement of 96,000 yuan
  • Pre - classification by agency services avoids tax risks and saves 42,000 yuan in capital occupation costs

Key points of supply chain risk management

Professional agencies provide a triple guarantee mechanism:

• Quality traceability system (connected to the MES system of Japanese factories)
• Flexible delivery plan (responding to fluctuations in the Japanese yen exchange rate)
• Fast - track for after - sales spare parts (direct delivery from the bonded warehouse within 72 hours)