used machine tool japan

Author:           Date:2025-06-13

Japan has a vibrant used machine tool market. Here are some relevant details:

### General Situation
- **High Market Share**: In 2023, the trading volume of imported used machine tools increased by 23% year - on - year, among which Japanese brands accounted for 58%, indicating their popularity in the global used machine tool market. Japanese - brand used machine tools have the advantages of balanced performance and moderate residual value. Their prices are 40% - 60% lower than those of new ones, and the maintenance cost is 15% lower than that of European and American brands, making them the first choice for cost - effective products.

### Quality Certification
- **JITASAN Certification**: When purchasing Japanese - brand used machine tools, it is necessary to focus on equipment certifications such as JITASAN. This kind of certification can guarantee to a certain extent that the used machine tools meet relevant quality and technical standards.

### Export - related Regulations
- **METI Filing**: For equipment with electrical control modules, such as CNC systems and servo motors, METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) filing in Japan is required.
- **PSE Certification**: If the equipment contains power adapters or high - voltage components, it needs to comply with the *Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Law* in Japan (PSE marking).
- **Certificate of Origin**: To enjoy the RCEP preferential tax rate, a certificate of origin issued by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce is required.

### Inspection and Documentation for Export to China
- **Pre - Shipment Inspection**: It is inspected by the Japan branch of CCIC. The inspection items include the equipment's function (such as processing accuracy and safety protection) and environmental compliance (such as the absence of asbestos and lead residues).
- **Refurbishment Certificate**: A *Refurbishment Record* and *Accuracy Inspection Report* issued by a Japanese third - party organization (such as JQA) are required.

In addition, when importing used machine tools from Japan, China also has relevant regulations on HS codes, tariffs, and value - assessment. Importers need to understand and comply with these regulations to ensure the smooth customs clearance of imported goods.

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