HS Code Errors and CE Gaps Still Trigger Customs Delays for Imported Machinery

Import compliance guidance for Chinese-made machinery highlights four technical pillars: correct HS classification, verified CE documentation supported by accredited notified-body reports, a structured pre-shipment factory acceptance test, and proper ocean export preservation. Examples show how misclassifying equipment can lead to customs re-classification penalties and anti-dumping exposure, while a 20-point factory acceptance test typically validates repeatability, motor thermal rise and full-speed operation using the buyer’s specified material. Packaging guidance covers vapour corrosion inhibitor wrapping, desiccant dosing and multi-point lashing for 30-45 day sea voyages.