I. Glassequipment. 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.Core components of tariffs

The latest 2025 announcement from the General Administration of Customs shows that tariff collection for glass processing equipment requires comprehensive consideration of three key factors:

• Accurate HS Code Classification
  • Float glass production line equipment falls under item 8475.29
  • Glass cutting equipment applies to category 8456.20
  • Glass deep processing equipment mostly falls under item 8479.89
• Rules of origin determination
  • EU equipment requires EUR.1 certificate
  • ASEAN member states apply Form E certificate
  • Japanese equipment must be accompanied by a declaration of origin
• Applicability of trade agreements
  • RCEP agreement rates average 3.2% lower than MFN rates
  • Specific equipment under China-EU investment agreement enjoys zero tariff
  • The upgraded China-New Zealand FTA adds a glass equipment tariff reduction list

II. 2025 Equipment Classification Tariff Comparison Table

Key equipment tariff rates compiled according to the latest customs tariff schedule:

• Float glass production line
  • Basic tariff rate: 8%
  • RCEP preferential rate: 6.5%
  • China-EU Agreement rate: 5%
• Glass cutting equipment
  • Basic tariff rate: 10%
  • ASEAN preferential rate: 7%
  • MFN rate: 8.5%
• Glass deep processing equipment
  • Basic tariff rate: 12%
  • China-Singapore Agreement: 9%
  • CPTPP transshipment: 8%

III. Practical Key Points of Tariff Preference Policies

Three major changes in tariff reduction policies for 2025:

• Overlapping application of free trade agreements
  • RCEP accumulation rules allow combined calculation of raw materials from multiple countries
  • ASEAN-China-Korea triangular trade tariff reduction path
• New VAT deduction regulations
  • Import VAT can be fully deducted
  • Technology import equipment enjoys immediate refund upon collection policy
• Special customs supervision zone policies
  • Duty-free import of equipment in comprehensive bonded zones
  • Customs guarantee insurance system in pilot free trade zones

4. Practical suggestions for import declaration

Provide operational recommendations based on key customs audit priorities for 2025:

• Application for pre - ruling of classification
  • Submit commodity pre-classification applications 6 months in advance
  • Prepare complete technical parameter documents (Chinese-English bilingual)
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Supply chain management
  • Maintain complete production process records
  • Third-party verification report validity period extended to 3 years
• Compliance risk prevention and control
  • Establish a dynamic tax ID update mechanism
  • Set up a 5% tariff reserve buffer

5. Analysis of typical equipment import cases

Actual case of a company importing German glass coating equipment:

• Basic cost composition
  • CIF price: €1,200,000
  • MFN tariff rate: 10%
  • China-EU agreement tariff rate: 6%
• Cost - optimization solutions
  • Apply EFTA agreement through Swiss transit
  • Enjoy component preferential treatment through modular imports
  • Final tariff savings of €48,000