Views: 1000 Author: BERCHANCE Engineering Team Publish Time: 2025-12-04 Origin: BERCHANCE Pressure Vessels
Importers must understand this certification hierarchy:
1. ASME "U" Certification (Mandatory in USA/Canada)
• Application scope: Vessels with design pressure >15 psi (0.1 MPa)
• Key documents: U-1 Data Report + nameplate with manufacturer stamp
• BERCHANCE limitation: We only manufacture vessels <10 MPa (100 bar)
2. PED 2014/68/EU (Mandatory in EU/UK)
• Classification rule: PS×V > 50 bar·L requires CE marking
• Module selection: SEP to Cat.III (BERCHANCE coverage range)
• WARNING: UKCA marking becomes mandatory from 2025
3. CRN Registration (Required per Canadian province)
• Process: First obtain ASME certification → then submit to provincial authorities
• Timeline: Ontario avg. 42 days, Alberta 28 days
• Cost: 800−2,500/province (based on vessel size)
7 documents for 48-hour customs clearance:
1. ASME Data Report (U-1 Form)
2. Material Test Reports (MTRs, traceable to mill heat numbers)
3. Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) + PQR records
4. Hydrotest Certificate showing 1.5× design pressure
5. PED Declaration of Conformity (for EU)
6. CRN Application Package (for Canada)
7. Manufacturer's Compliance Declaration (signed by Quality Manager)
Real-world example: 3,000L storage tank shipped to Netherlands (Q3 2024)
- Equipment specs: 316L SS, 0.8 MPa @ 60°C
- Documentation: Complete ASME/PED file package
- Customs clearance: 38 hours (vs. industry average 14 days)
3-step supplier verification method:
1. Request ASME certificate copy (sensitive numbers may be redacted)
2. Obtain hydrotest videos showing pressure gauge readings
3. Match material report heat numbers to physical stamps on vessel
Critical legal statement:
BERCHANCE only manufactures pressure vessels under 10 MPa design pressure. Projects exceeding this limit will be referred to partner manufacturers with a 15% coordination fee. All document signatories hold valid authorized certificates.
