Domestic cars heading global: These policy red lines you must know

As a seasoned veteran with 20 years of experience in the foreign trade industry, I have witnessed the remarkable transformation of China's automobile exports from sporadic trials to large-scale overseas expansion. In 2023, China's automobile exports exceeded 4.91 million units, securing the top spot globally—an achievement underpinned by a robust policy framework. Today, let me walk you through a systematic breakdown of the key policy elements that determine export success.

Export License: The "Driver's License" of Automotive Foreign Trade

Just as driving requires a drivers license, exporting cars must obtainExport License of the Peoples Republic of China. According to the latest Catalogue of Automobile Products Subject to Export License Administration, the main control scope includes:

• Large and medium-sized buses: Passenger vehicles with more than 9 seats
• Passenger cars: Sedans, SUVs, MPVs, etc.
• Trucks: All kinds of freight vehicles
• Low-speed vehicles: Agricultural transport vehicles, etc.

Special reminder: September of each year is a crucial declaration period! Enterprises need toBefore September 10submit the application materials to the provincial commerce department. Missing this window period means waiting for another year.

Used car exports: The overlooked blue - ocean market

I remember when the second-hand car export market first opened in 2019, many peers took a wait-and-see attitude. But data shows that in 2023, China's second-hand car exports surged by 120% year-on-year, making this "new track" worth paying attention to.

• Access conditions: Need to pass third - party testing and meet the standards of the target country
• Regional restrictions: Enterprises in 30 pilot areas across the country can carry out
• Customs clearance innovation: Fully implement paperless operations, and electronically verify the electronic license directly through the network

I once assisted an automaker in establishing a used car after-sales network in Africa, recommending conducting thorough research on the target market's entry standards in advance to avoid "incompatibility with local conditions."

Customs clearance practices: A guide for old foreign traders to avoid pitfalls

At the customs site, I have seen too many cases stuck due to document problems. Here is a sharing ofList of essential documents for customs clearance:

• Export license (original or electronic version)
• Commercial invoice (indicating important parameters such as VIN code)
• Packing list (must be completely consistent with the actual goods)
• Bill of lading (it is recommended to confirm the special requirements of the shipping company in advance)

Special RemindersNew Energy VehiclesExport: Required by some countriesBattery UN38.3 test report, it is recommended to prepare one month in advance.

Customs Facilitation: Make Good Use of These "Accelerators"

In recent years, the innovative measures introduced by the customs are like turbocharging the automobile exports:

• Advanced declaration: Complete the document review before the goods arrive at the port
• Direct loading upon arrival at the port: The container is directly hoisted onto the ship, eliminating the storage link
• Multimodal transportSupport seamless connection between "land transportation + sea transportation"

Last year, when we handled the export of a certain brand of electric vehicles to Europe, we reduced the customs clearance time by 72 hours through the combined approach of "pre-declaration + direct loading upon arrival."

Practical suggestions: A memo for automobile enterprises going global

Combining years of practical experience, summarize theseSuggestions learned from bitter lessons:

• Establish an export vehicle model database, including certification requirements of various countries
• Cooperate with customs AEO - certified enterprises to enjoy customs clearance facilitation
• Plan the overseas after - sales network in advance, which is a hard requirement in many emerging markets
• Pay attention to free trade agreements such as RCEP and make good use of tariff preferences

Remember, automobile export is a systematic project, and policy compliance is just the first step. Just as driving requires navigation, it is recommended to regularly participate in customs policy briefings and maintain communication with the commercial department to ensure that you are always on the fast - track of compliance.

It is the right time for Chinese automobiles to go global. I hope all foreign trade colleagues can seize the opportunity and let more domestic automobiles gallop around the world! If you have specific questions, you are welcome to communicate at any time.