Recently, after completing customs clearance procedures, the fully automated aseptic filling machine will commence installation and commissioning at the Qingdao Nestlé Co., Ltd. facility, and will soon be integrated into the end-to-end UHT ultra-high-temperature sterilized milk production line.
The Nestlé Group is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies and among the earliest foreign enterprises to enter the Chinese market. Qingdao Nestlé has evolved into the largest production base of the Nestlé Group in Greater China, with products spanning dairy, coffee, infant nutrition, and other sectors. From January to May this year, Qingdao Nestlé's export value has exceeded RMB 88 million.
In recent years, with the advancement of new quality productive forces, enterprises have accelerated the upgrading of production equipment. The UHT ultra-high-temperature sterilized milk project is one of their key initiatives. According to the company, dairy products manufactured using UHT ultra-high-temperature sterilization technology offer advantages such as extended shelf life and ease of transportation, effectively facilitating the penetration of dairy consumption into emerging markets. As one of the critical core equipment in the Qingdao Nestlé UHT ultra-high-temperature sterilized milk project, the performance of the fully automatic aseptic filling machine will directly impact the quality and production capacity of the final product.
"The procurement of this key equipment is the top priority in our company's UHT ultra-high-temperature sterilized milk project, crucial for achieving large-scale production. However, the project requires substantial investment," explained Wang Kun, the company's project manager. "During the initial phase of the project, Customs provided us with tax reduction and exemption policies and assisted in coordinating with relevant government departments. This enabled us to successfully obtain the 'Technical Transformation Registration Certificate,' which reduced our tax burden by over RMB 2.3 million for importing production equipment using our own funds. This support significantly alleviated financial pressure and accelerated the project's progress."
It is understood that Customs determines whether imported equipment qualifies for duty-free policies by reviewing relevant supporting documents provided by enterprises. Production equipment and spare parts not listed in the Catalog for Non-Duty-Free Commodities Imported for Domestic-funded Projects or the Catalog of Major Technical Equipment and Products Excluded from Import Duty Exemptions are granted tariff exemption upon import.
To help foreign-invested enterprises maximize the benefits of Customs duty reduction/exemption policies, Qingdao Dagang Customs (subordinate to Qingdao Customs) provides one-on-one targeted policy guidance, addressing challenges such as complex equipment classification and tight timelines for project imports, enabling enterprises to promptly understand and utilize preferential policies. Through measures including pre-classification reviews, end-to-end tracking services, rapid issue resolution, and streamlined processing timelines, the Customs facilitates efficient project implementation and smooth operational launch for enterprises. Additionally, it enhances coordination with local government project authorities to jointly deliver policy support, ensuring enterprises fully benefit from tax incentives.
Biodi (Qingdao) Materials Technology Co., Ltd., specializing in the production of medical absorbable sutures, is another beneficiary of the tax reduction and exemption policies.
"The 'online pre-audit' operational model implemented by Customs has significantly reduced time costs for enterprises. Over the past six months since the launch of our medical absorbable suture project, the company has benefited from tax reductions exceeding RMB 530,000, effectively alleviating our financial pressure," stated Han Fengshi, General Manager of the company.
To ensure precise policy implementation, enhance enterprise service efficiency, and support industrial upgrading, Qingdao Dagang Customs prioritizes policy interpretation and application guidance for tax incentives. It has established an end-to-end management system covering 'project approval—import—follow-up' to maximize policy synergy. Concurrently, we are streamlining operational procedures, advancing paperless processing for tax exemption applications, strengthening standardized law enforcement practices, and substantially improving enterprises' access to policy benefits.
Next, Customs will conduct multi-channel and multi-angle promotion of tax reduction and exemption policies, bridging the "last mile" of policy implementation to help enterprises reduce costs and enhance efficiency. This initiative will contribute to the high-quality development of the local economy and industrial upgrading, demonstrating Customs' commitment to these goals. (By Li Guofeng)
Disclaimer：The above content is translated from Chinese version of Qingdao Customs. The Qingdao Customs version shall prevail.
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