China Fire - fightingequipment. For example, Indonesia has the SNI certification, Thailand has the TISI certification, and the Philippines has the BPS certification. It is necessary to confirm in advance the equipment voltage (such as 380V/50Hz in Thailand), the compatibility of the CE certification, and the proof of environmentally friendly materials.Market Status

In 2025, the scale of Chinas fire protection industry is expected to exceed 400 billion yuan, and the proportion of imported equipment remains stable at 18% - 22%. Building fire protection systems, special fire - extinguishing devices, and intelligent monitoring equipment constitute the three major main imported categories. Different from the import of ordinary industrial products, fire - fighting equipment involvesCompulsory Product CertificationandSpecial equipment supervisiondual requirements, and 89% of importers encountered customs clearance delays during their first operation.

Three core elements required by import regulations

• Compulsory certification (CCC)
  • Covers 12 types of products such as fire alarm equipment and fire extinguishers
  • Overseas factories need to pass factory inspections by institutions designated by CNCA
• Special equipment license
  • Pressure vessel - type equipment needs to obtain TSG certification
  • The validity period of the import license is shortened to 6 months (2025 new regulations)
• Compliance with technical standards
  • GB/T 19001 Quality Management System Document Filing
  • Chinese labels must include operation warning instructions

Analysis of four major difficulties in customs clearance practice

An import case of European fire - fighting pumps shows that misreporting of the HS code led to a 20 - day port demurrage loss. In actual operation, special attention should be paid to:

• Disputes over commodity classification
  • The difference in tariffs for fire - fighting robots classified into 8424.8900 or 9031.4900 reaches 8%
• Review of document integrity
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Quality documents need to be stamped with the chamber of commerces seal across the folds
• Special requirements for local inspections
  • The Yangtze River Delta region implements a 100% stress test.
  • New electromagnetic compatibility testing in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area

Optimization strategies for import tax handling

According to Announcement No. 37 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the tax incentives that imported fire - fighting equipment can enjoy include:

• VAT Deduction: Emergency rescue equipment can apply for immediate levy and refund
• Tariff Reduction: The maximum reduction of 7% can be enjoyed under the free trade agreement
• Consumption tax exemption: Zero tax rate applies to mobile fire extinguishing systems

The value embodiment of professional agency services

High - quality agencies can shorten the import cycle by 40% through:

• Establishing a pre - classification database (covering over 300 fire - fighting products)
• Set up emergency customs clearance channels at ports such as Pudong and Nansha
• Establish a priority review mechanism with certification institutions such as CCQS

A US - funded enterprise imported an intelligent smoke detector system through a professional agency and completed the whole process from arrival at the port to release within 3 working days, saving 12 days compared with the conventional operation. It is recommended to choose an agency that hasImport case library of fire - fighting equipment,Localized customs declaration teamandEmergency response mechanismof the agency service provider.