Special challenges in the nonwoven fabric industry regarding imported accessories

As a hidden champion in the global nonwoven equipment sector, Germany's Dilo Maschinenfabrik has an annual demand exceeding 120,000 units for core accessories of its needle-punching machines. By 2025, the latest revisions to the EU's...Regulations on the Export Control of Industrial Equipment ComponentsNew requirements have been proposed for the import declaration of Dilo's unique yarn guide wheel and needle board:

• Precision components require a material composition analysis report.
• Electromechanical components must be accompanied by CE certification extension documents.
• The residual plant fiber content in packaging materials must not exceed 0.3%.

Typical failure cases of independent imports

A Jiangsu-based nonwoven fabric enterprise encountered an issue when importing the drive shaft of the Dilo third-generation cross-lapper in March 2025, due toMisclassification of HS CodeThis resulted in the deduction of the 300,000 yuan deposit. Our analysis identified three major root causes of the mistake:

• Failure to distinguish the customs attributes of equipment accessories and maintenance tools
  • Special disassembly tools must be declared separately.
  • Calibration instruments fall under the statutory inspection catalog.
• Neglecting Dilo's specific rules of origin marking.
  • Products from the Baden-Württemberg factory require additional special labeling.
  • The origin of subcontractor components must be specified separately.
• The transportation plan did not account for the characteristics of precision components.
  • The needle module requires constant temperature and humidity during transportation.
  • Servo motor sets are prohibited from being stacked and stored under pressure.

Breakthrough Solutions for Professional Agents

We designed for a filter material production enterprise in Zhejiang Province.End-to-end import solution, reducing the procurement lead time for Dilo accessories by 28 days:

• Pre-classification service: Establish a parts database 6 months in advance.
  • Accurate matching of Chapter 84 machinery and equipment provisions.
  • Automatically identify the applicable conditions for preferential tax rates
• Risk Warning System: Real-time Monitoring of EU Export Control Lists
  • Intercept restricted components in advance
  • Automatically generate compliance statement templates
• Customized Logistics Solutions: Guaranteed Door-to-Door Delivery Time from Germany
  • Temperature-controlled container for precision components
  • Anti-static packaging secondary reinforcement service

Decomposition of the practical operation process

Taking the imported Dilo fifth-generation carding machine cylinder wire as an example, the key control points for professional agency are:

• Technical parameter conversion: Translate German technical manuals into product descriptions recognized by customs.
• Compliance Document Preparation: Coordinate with Dilo Factory to issue a compatibility certificate that complies with China's GB standards.
• Special Declaration Handling: Application for Tariff Guarantee Insurance on High-Value Accessories
• Acceptance criteria upon arrival: Establish an acceptance protocol containing 12 inspection indicators.

New Industry Trends to Address in 2025

Based on the policy changes we have monitored, it is recommended to focus on:

• The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has been extended to cover mechanical components.
• The Impact of the German Supply Chain Act on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
• China-Europe Railway ExpressPriority Loading Directory Adjustment

A Shandong-based customer reached out to us through our...Advanced declaration strategy, successfully circumvented the new energy efficiency regulations for imported electromechanical products set to take effect in July 2025, saving a single batch's tariff costs by 72,000 yuan.