Are your overseas equipment and parts stuck because there’s no local legal importer?
The IOR service takes full responsibility for customs clearance, taxes, and regulations on your behalf.
Why is it necessary?
When importing equipment or raw materials from overseas, there are issues that simple purchasing agents cannot solve.
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No local legal importer available
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Fines or delays caused by HS CODE classification errors
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Risks arising from insufficient compliance with tax and regulatory requirements
👉 The IOR service acts as the legal importer on your behalf, ensuring that your company’s global procurement is safe and efficient.
Purchasing Agency VS IOR Service
A purchasing agency is a service that simply buys products on behalf of customers, making payment and delivery more convenient. It is mainly used for personal consumer goods or small-volume items, and customs declarations are also filed under the agency’s name. However, the risks associated with taxes, regulations, and customs delays that arise during this process must ultimately be borne by the customer.
In contrast, the IOR (Importer of Record) service is fundamentally different from a simple purchasing agency. The IOR acts as the legal importer on behalf of the client company. This means it assumes all legal responsibility required for enterprise-level imports such as industrial equipment, raw materials, or project procurement. Customs declarations and tax payments are carried out under legal responsibility for the client, minimizing risks related to taxes, regulations, and customs clearance. As a result, companies can complete customs clearance legally and meet delivery schedules without project delays.
👉 In one line:
Purchasing agencies buy products on your behalf,
while IOR takes legal responsibility to complete the import.
Service Procedure
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Pre-Consulting
Review product information, specifications, HS Code verification, and check for required certifications or approvals in advance.
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Certification Support
Verify industry-specific regulations (KC, CE, FCC, UN38.3, FDA, KGMP, etc.) and, if needed, assist with certification/testing processes.
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IOR Registration
Designate a local partner as the legal importer and define the scope of import responsibilities.
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Customs Declaration & Tax Payment
Handle all legal procedures based on invoices, packing lists, and certification documents.
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Transportation & Delivery
Deliver to the client’s site or designated warehouse, with optional installation and inspection support.
Industry-Specific Mandatory Certifications & Approvals
When importing equipment and raw materials from overseas, customs clearance alone is not enough.
Missing industry-specific mandatory certifications and approvals can make local sales or usage impossible.
IOR service covers not only customs clearance but also integrates support for certification procedures.
Semiconductors & Electronics
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CE (Europe)
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FCC (USA)
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KC (Korea)
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RoHS/REACH (Environmental Regulations)
Energy & Batteries
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UN38.3 (Lithium Battery Transport Safety)
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IEC/UL Safety Standards
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Chemical Control Law (MSDS)
Chemicals & Hazardous Materials
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GHS Classification & Labeling
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Ministry of Environment/Industry Approvals
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IMDG/IATA Dangerous Goods Transport Regulations
Medical Devices & Biotech
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FDA Registration (USA)
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CE Medical Device Certification (Europe)
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KGMP (Korea GMP)
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Approvals from national health authorities
Machinery & Plant Equipment
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CE Machinery Directive
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ASME/API Certification
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Country-specific Safety Inspection Approvals
Our Values
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✅ Risk Free: 100% compliance with laws and customs regulations
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✅ Cost Save: Eliminate unnecessary costs such as fines and storage fees
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✅ Speed Up: Streamlined customs clearance with no delays
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✅ Global Coverage: Network across major regions (US, China, EU, Asia)
🛃 Leave the complex import procedures for overseas equipment to us.
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