The identification of the "special status" of commercial cryptographic equipment.

According to the "Regulations on the Administration of Commercial Cryptography" and the latest customs classification standards for 2025, commercial cryptographic equipment includes but is not limited to:Cryptographic machines, encrypted VPN gateways, digital certificate systems, cryptographic chip modules.and other core categories. Their HS codes are primarily classified under tariff headings such as 8471, 8517, and 8542, with the actual classification requiring a comprehensive determination based on the equipment's functionality and technical parameters.

?Customs Clearance?Four core challenges

• The maze of laws and regulations
  • It must simultaneously comply with the "Cryptography Law," the "Cybersecurity Law," and the technical control regulations of the target country.
  • Additional EU EN-50600 data security certification requirements will be introduced in 2025.
• Technical evaluation threshold
  • The designated testing institution by the State Cryptography Administration issues a technical evaluation report.
  • The importer must complete the product pre-approval filing 6 months in advance.
• Logistics control blind spots
  • The entire transportation process must be under encrypted and tamper-proof monitoring.
  • The inspection must be completed within 48 hours after arrival at the port.
• Complexity of declaration materials
  • The following 22 technical documents (including the cryptographic algorithm white paper) must be submitted simultaneously.
  • Starting from 2025, mandatory blockchain-based record filing will be required.

Professional Agency Service Value Matrix

• Triple Guarantee for Qualification Verification
  • AEO Advanced Certification
  • Cryptographic Product Operation Filing Certificate
  • Global LogisticsSafety Certification (TAPA FSR)
• Quantitative Indicators of Industry Experience
  • Handling over 200 commercial confidential equipment customs clearance cases annually.
  • Port abnormal handling time <4 hours
• Customs network coverage capability
  • Dedicated channels for cryptographic equipment are established at major ports.
  • Establish a pre-review mechanism for commercial confidential products with customs authorities of 35 countries.

Five-Step Clearance Service Flow Diagram

• Step1 Preliminary Filing
  • Verification of Equipment Technical Parameters (7 working days)
  • Application for the Record Filing Number from the Password Administration
• Step2 Technical Appraisal
  • Designated laboratory testing (15 working days)
  • Generate tamper-proof electronic fingerprints
• Step3: Preparation for Declaration
  • Customized declaration plan design
  • Compilation of Multilingual Technical Documentation
• Step4: On-site Customs Clearance
  • Express clearance through dedicated channels
  • Emergency handling of abnormal situations
• Step5 Follow-up Management
  • Regular reporting of usage status
  • Compliant disposal of decommissioned equipment

Risk Warning: Key Audit Focus for 2025

According to the latest customs inspection guidelines, the following situations will be subject toA fine of up to 500,000 yuan and the risk of goods being returned.:

• The declared product name does not match its actual function (e.g., declaring a cryptographic machine as a regular server).
• Key parameters concealed (encryption bit length, algorithm type, etc.)
• Failure to retain the original technical documentation as required
• Unauthorized alteration of equipment usage scenarios

Practical Case: Enlightenment from a Tech Company's Customs Clearance

A cybersecurity company failed to declare the import of quantum encryption equipment.Shor's algorithmwas temporarily detained due to its particularity. After professional agency intervention:

• Complete the algorithm security verification within 3 days.
• Reissue of GMS-128 Certification Certificate
• Coordinate the on-site verification by the Customs Technical Expert Group.
• Finally achieveZero-fine customs clearance, saving 120,000 yuan in port demurrage fees.