Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Serbia

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Serbia: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import VAT is 20%. Serbia has a trade agreement with China (China–Serbia FTA), so many goods enter at reduced or zero duty with a certificate of origin. Check whether your product needs a local certificate before it ships. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 230/400 V, 50 Hz.

Duty basis
CIF
Import tax
VAT 20%
Trade agreement with China
China–Serbia FTA
Conformity
Check local requirements
Grid
230/400 V, 50 Hz

What we handle for buyers in Serbia

  • Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
  • Certificate of origin under the China–Serbia FTA, so you can claim the preferential duty
  • Documents and labels Serbia requires for your product
  • Electrical configuration for 230/400 V, 50 Hz on machines
  • Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
  • Export crating, shipping and documents to Serbia

Latest rule changes

European Union: the new Machinery Regulation applies from January 20, 2027 (October 2, 2026)

Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 replaces the Machinery Directive on January 20, 2027, with no transition period. A company that buys a machine directly from China for use in the EU becomes its importer and must check that the manufacturer completed the conformity assessment and technical documentation and that the machine carries CE marking.

Source: EUR-Lex · I&R Trade Brief

Does Serbia have a free trade agreement with China?

Yes: China–Serbia FTA. Many goods enter at reduced or zero duty if they travel with a valid certificate of origin, which we request from the factory with the export documents.

What voltage and frequency do machines need in Serbia?

The grid in Serbia is 230/400 V at 50 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.

Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Serbia?

It depends on the product. We check the local requirements for your tariff code and ask the factory for the documents before shipping.

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