Importing European Industrial Equipment from US, UAE & Asia
A practical reference for non-EU procurement teams sourcing European-made motors, drives, sensors, brakes and process equipment through Equipta.
Why source from Europe
- Engineering quality. German precision, Italian niche specialization, Swiss reliability across categories where Asian alternatives don't meet automotive / pharma / energy spec.
- ATEX + IECEx. European hazardous-area certifications are universally accepted in oil & gas, mining, chemical sectors.
- EU CE marking. Pre-validated EMC, low-voltage and machinery directives streamline your own certification.
- Long product lifecycles. 10-15 year spare-parts availability is standard for European industrial brands.
Incoterms — what they mean for your landed cost
| Incoterm | Who pays freight? | Who clears customs? |
|---|---|---|
| EXW Ex Works | Buyer | Buyer (EU export + import) |
| FCA Free Carrier | Buyer | Seller (EU export), Buyer (import) |
| CIP Carriage Insurance Paid | Seller | Seller (export), Buyer (import) |
| DAP Delivered at Place | Seller | Seller (export), Buyer (import duty only) |
Equipta defaults to DAP for non-EU buyers — we handle EU export documentation, freight booking and delivery to your specified port/door. You pay only your country's import duty and VAT/sales tax.
Documentation you'll receive
- Commercial invoice in EUR with HS commodity codes and EU origin declaration.
- EUR.1 movement certificate — qualifies for preferential duty under EU trade agreements (UK, Israel, Egypt, S. Korea, Singapore, etc.).
- Packing list with weights, dimensions and case marks.
- CE Declaration of Conformity + original manufacturer test certificate.
- ATEX / IECEx certificates if applicable.
- Manufacturer datasheet in English (additional languages on request).
Typical import duties
- United States — Electric motors (HS 8501): 2.5%–5.3% depending on power class. Sensors (HS 9032): 1.7%. Bearings (HS 8482): 9%.
- UAE — Standard 5% customs duty on most industrial categories. VAT 5%.
- Singapore — 0% duty on industrial machinery. GST 9%.
- Malaysia / Thailand / Vietnam — Most industrial parts duty-free under ASEAN-EU frameworks. Confirm HS code.
Rates change — confirm current rates with your customs broker. Equipta provides the EUR.1 certificate to qualify for preferential rates where available.
Lead times and freight options
- Air courier (DHL Express / FedEx Priority) — 2-4 days door-to-door, suitable for parts under 50 kg / under €5,000 value.
- Air freight consolidated — 5-10 days, lower €/kg for shipments 50-500 kg.
- Sea freight LCL — 25-45 days port-to-port, best for pallets >500 kg or shipments >€10,000.
- Sea freight FCL — 20-35 days, for full 20/40-ft container procurement projects.
Payment
Equipta accepts SEPA / SWIFT bank transfer in EUR. First orders typically prepaid; repeat customers receive net 30 terms after credit review. Credit card (Visa / Mastercard / AmEx) available for orders under €10,000.
Get an EUR quote from Europe
Send your part number, quantity and required delivery date — we'll reply within 24 hours with EUR price (DAP your country), lead time and freight estimate.