Export of Full-Automatic Frying Machines? Agency Services Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs

Full-Automatic Frying Machine Export to Vietnam: Challenges and Breakthroughs Amid Market Demand

In 2026,the expansion of Vietnam’s food processing industry is accelerating,and the demand for full-automatic frying machines from local small nut factories and sauce producers increases by 15% annually.This type of equipment can increase single-batch frying capacity from 50kg (manual production) to 500kg,with temperature control accuracy of ±2℃,which can steadily improve product quality.However,many Chinese domestic enterprises fail to meet policy thresholds when exporting independently: Last year,Mr.Lu,a manufacturer from Zhejiang,independently shipped a batch of frying machines to Ho Chi Minh Port.Without a CNAS-accredited test report,Vietnamese Customs required re-inspection,which caused a 15-day delay and led to the importer canceling the order.Another enterprise missed a 5% tariff reduction due to incorrect model filling in RCEP Certificate of Origin FORM E,resulting in extra costs of more than 20,000 RMB.

Zhongshen: Core Value of Agency Services for the Vietnamese Market

Zhongshen has been deeply engaged in foreign trade agency for over 20 years.For the scenario of exporting full-automatic frying machines to Vietnam,its core value lies in "accurate policy matching + full-process connection".The team has built an exclusive database for the Vietnamese market,covering tariff adjustments,key customs inspection points and import license procedures in the past 3 years,which can avoid more than 90% of common risks in advance.All 23 batches of frying machines handled by the agency last year achieved "zero document errors,no customs clearance delays,and on-time tax refund".

Full-Process Agency Service: Analyzing Vietnam’s Unique Requirements and Solutions

1.Document Preparation: Cover Special Requirements for Inspection and Tariffs

Vietnam has more detailed document requirements for imported food processing equipment,and core risks focus on three points:

• CNAS-accredited equipment safety test report is required: Vietnamese Customs requires electrical safety and temperature control parameters to be tested by a domestic CNAS-accredited institution,otherwise customs clearance cannot be processed;
• The model on RCEP Certificate of Origin FORM E must match accurately: inconsistent model will result in loss of 5% tariff reduction eligibility;
• Commercial invoice requires Vietnamese notarization: the commercial invoice must include a Vietnamese translation and be stamped by a local notary institution.

Zhongshen’s solution: The document team led by Manager Yu checks the CNAS mark on the test report 10 days in advance,and compares the model on the customs declaration and invoice simultaneously.With long-term cooperation with 3 notary institutions in Vietnam,translation plus notarization only takes 2 days.For the 600kg/h frying machine handled last year,the team successfully obtained a tariff reduction of 18,000 RMB thanks to pre-examination of FORM E.

2.Customs Clearance Coordination: Solving the Parameter Verification Problem at Ho Chi Minh Port

Ho Chi Minh Port is the main import port for frying machines in Vietnam.Customs has strict requirements for technical parameter verification,which requires provision of data such as frying temperature,production capacity and power.Inconsistent parameters will trigger inspection,extending the process from 3 days to 7 days,with storage fees of 200 USD per day.

Zhongshen’s solution: The customs clearance team connects with the Vietnamese customs pre-declaration system in advance and uploads the Vietnamese version of parameters.A local coordinator is arranged to follow up on site at the port,and supplementary materials are provided within 1 hour for any inquiries.For the 23 batches of frying machines handled last year,the inspection rate dropped from the industry average of 18% to 8%,customs clearance time was shortened to within 2 days,saving 1,200 RMB in storage fees per batch.

3.Foreign Exchange and Tax Refund: Balancing Capital Turnover Efficiency

Vietnamese importers commonly use T/T payment terms of "30% prepayment + 70% against copy of bill of lading".Delayed matching of foreign exchange receipt with customs declaration will affect tax refund.Moreover,foreign exchange settlement requires trade contract and copy of bill of lading,and some enterprises delay foreign exchange receipt due to unclear contract clauses.

Zhongshen’s solution: The foreign exchange team confirms the payment route in advance and declares within 1 day after foreign exchange arrives.The tax refund team establishes a "customs declaration-invoice" synchronization mechanism,collects the tax refund slip 3 days after customs declaration,and ensures the product name on the invoice is 100% consistent with that on the customs declaration.Last year,tax refunds for frying machines handled by Zhongshen arrived in an average of 12 days,4 days faster than the industry average,helping customers recover funds earlier.

Agency Efficiency Improvement: Supported by Data and Cases

Zhongshen has established a dedicated Vietnamese market database for frying machine exports and updates policies monthly.It has long-term cooperation with 3 local customs clearance agencies in Vietnam to prioritize equipment clearance.The following is the efficiency comparison between independent export and Zhongshen agency service:

Last year,Ms.Xie,a manufacturer from Jiangsu,chose Zhongshen’s agency service.Customs clearance was originally expected to take 7 days,but it was actually completed in 2 days,and tax refund was 5 days faster than expected.She commented: "I often ran into problems when exporting independently,now it is worry-free and cost-saving."

Customized Service: Covering More Southeast Asian Markets

Besides Vietnam,demand for full-automatic frying machines is also growing in Malaysia and Thailand.For Malaysia’s halal certification requirements,Zhongshen assists in preparing halal production records for equipment in advance; for Thailand’s tariff quota policy,Zhongshen locks the quota in advance.No matter which the target country is,Zhongshen can provide customized agency services based on product characteristics and local policies.