China Auto Export - Professional Trade Services

You paid the deposit, they said "shipping next week", and a month has passed. Delays are common when importing cars. The delay itself is not the danger — the danger is having no preparation and no basis for a claim. Here is what to do. 1. Four Common Reasons for Delay Reason Your response Model out of stock, production pushed back Demand a production plan or scheduling sheet in writing Waiting for consolidation or vessel space Ask the cut-off date of the next sailing; ship direct if you can Approvals or documents not ready Ask exactly which document is missing a...

The most expensive part of a cross-border dispute is not legal fees — it is what the contract never said. A contract that states the key points clearly costs far less than any later remedy. Here is the buyer's checklist. 1. Eight Items That Must Be Written In ClauseWhat to specify Vehicle specificationBrand, model, year, trim, color, VIN Quantity and priceUnits, unit price, total, price basis (FOB/CIF etc.) Delivery dateLatest shipment date and liability for delay Payment termsDeposit share, balance trigger, account details Inspection and acceptanceWho inspects, when, against what standar...

Vehicle duties are high, so the idea of importing knock-down kits and assembling locally appears. It genuinely can cut duty — but it is not a simple saving tool. Get it wrong and assembly costs eat the entire duty benefit. Here is how to run the numbers. 1. Cost Differences Between Import Forms FormDuty levelWhat else you invest CBU (complete)HighestPre-delivery inspection only SKD (semi-knock-down)MediumSimple assembly space and labour CKD (full knock-down)Usually lowestWelding, painting, final assembly space, tooling and skilled staff The core test: duty saved must exceed the added cos...