Import guides

Start here How to import used cars from China Step-by-step guide to importing used cars from China — sourcing, FOB pricing, T/T payment, shipping options and the documents you need. → Start here How to pay a Chinese car exporter safely How T/T deposits, Proforma Invoices and the Bill of Lading protect you when buying a used car from China — and the red flags that should stop any deal… → Start here Manufacture date vs model year: the rule that decides your import Most countries count vehicle age from the manufacture date on the VIN plate, not the model year. How to check it and avoid a car refused at the port. → Start here How to read a Chinese used car listing: photos, mileage and condition What photos, mileage, condition notes and dates on a Chinese used car listing actually tell you — and what to ask for when the listing does not say en… → Start here Third-party inspection for China used cars: what it covers and when to use it When a third-party inspection in China is worth the cost, what it covers, what it cannot tell you, and how to use the results in your buying decision. → Start here What “subject to prior sale” means and why serious exporters use it Why every serious China used car offer says "subject to prior sale" — what it protects, how re-verification works, and when to worry if it is missing. → Start here LHD vs RHD: which markets can register Chinese cars? All mainland-China cars are left-hand drive. Which countries can register them, which cannot, and how to check before you commit to a purchase. → Start here Why nearly-new cars from China are cheaper than you expect The supply-side reasons behind China's low used car prices — oversupply, depreciation culture, trade-in subsidies — and what that means for importers. → Costs & staying safe How to spot used car export scams from China Red flags that separate a real China car exporter from a scam — missing PI, personal accounts, prices too good — and how to protect yourself. → Costs & staying safe Used car from China: total landed cost, explained FOB price is not the final price. Every cost layer between a China FOB quote and a cleared car — freight, insurance, duty, VAT and clearance fees. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia used car import rules — 5-year age limit, LHD, SABER/CoC conformity — and how a China-to-KSA purchase works step by step. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to Algeria Algeria used car import rules — under-3-years age limit, no diesel, petrol/hybrid/EV allowed — and how a China-to-Algeria purchase works. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to UAE / Dubai China to UAE used car import guide for Dubai buyers and re-export traders — eligibility checks, documents, ports, shipping and broker questions. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to Nigeria Nigeria used car import guide from China — 12-year manufacture limit, LHD fit, Lagos ports, customs checks, documents and buyer risks. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to Libya Libya used car import guide from China — age-rule caution, LHD fit, Tripoli/Benghazi/Misurata routes, documents and broker checks. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to Iraq Iraq used car import guide from China — federal vs Kurdistan route, Umm Qasr port, customs volatility, documents and model fit. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to Jordan / Aqaba Jordan used car import guide from China: Aqaba routing, 2025 technical rules, EV age caution, documents and broker checks. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to Morocco Morocco used car import guide from China: five-year caution, LHD fit, Casablanca/Tanger Med routes, ADII documents and broker checks. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to Senegal / Cote d'Ivoire Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire used car import guide from China: Dakar/Abidjan routing, age checks, French documents and broker questions. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to Angola / Mozambique Angola and Mozambique used car import guide from China: LHD/RHD split, CNCA, pre-shipment inspection, ports and broker checks. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to Kyrgyzstan / Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan used car import guide from China: EAEU customs, land routes, LHD fit, documents and broker checks. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to Bolivia / Paraguay Bolivia and Paraguay used car import guide from China: LHD fit, age and steering restrictions, inland routes, documents and broker checks. → Country rules Importing used cars from China to Georgia Georgia used car import guide from China: Poti/Batumi routing, customs documents, passenger-car tariffs, re-export and broker checks. → Shipping & documents Container vs RoRo: shipping your car from China Container vs RoRo for shipping cars from China — compared on cost, security, flexibility and routes, with advice on which to pick per order size. → Shipping & documents The four documents your import runs on The four documents every China car import needs — CI, PL, Bill of Lading and Certificate of Origin. What each does and what to check. → Shipping & documents Used Chinese EVs and hybrids: an export buyer's guide Used Chinese EVs and hybrids for export — what to check on battery health, charging compatibility and shipping, and which buyers they suit. → Model guides Toyota Corolla Cross from China: export buyer's guide The China-built Toyota Corolla Cross as a used export — petrol 2.0 CVT, Toyota reliability, deep supply and global parts. Specs, checks and buying not… → Model guides Geely Emgrand from China: export buyer's guide Geely Emgrand from China — a budget sedan with huge supply, simple petrol drivetrains and strong value per dollar. What to know before importing. → Model guides BYD Song Plus and Qin Plus from China: export buyer's guide BYD Song Plus and Qin Plus for export — DM-i hybrid and EV variants, battery checks, shipping rules and which markets they suit best. → Model guides Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Pro from China: export buyer's guide Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Pro for export — mid-size SUVs with competitive pricing, proven drivetrains and strong supply. Specs, checks and buying note… → Model guides Haval H6 and Jolion from China: export buyer's guide Haval H6 and Jolion for export — China's best-selling SUV line with turbo petrol drivetrains and strong supply. Specs, checks and buying notes. → Model guides BYD Seal, Dolphin and Atto 3 from China: export buyer's guide BYD Seal, Dolphin and Atto 3 for export — pure-electric models with blade battery, strong range and competitive pricing. What to check before importin… → Model guides Changan CS75 Plus and UNI-T from China: export buyer's guide Changan CS75 Plus and UNI-T for export — mid-size SUVs with strong specs, competitive FOB pricing and growing international presence. Buying notes. → Model guides MG ZS and MG5 from China: export buyer's guide MG ZS and MG5 for export — a globally recognised brand, built in China by SAIC, with petrol and EV variants. Specs, market fit and buying notes. → Model guides VW Lavida and Sagitar from China: export buyer's guide VW Lavida and Sagitar built in China — Volkswagen quality at Chinese used-car prices. Specs, market fit, export checks and buying notes for importers. → Model guides Toyota Levin and Corolla sedan from China: export buyer's guide Toyota Levin and Corolla sedan built in China — the world's most trusted nameplate at used-car prices. Specs, variants and export buying notes. → Model guides Honda CR-V and Civic from China: export buyer's guide Honda CR-V and Civic built in China — trusted engineering, strong resale and deep parts supply at Chinese used-car prices. Export specs and buying not… → Model guides Geely Coolray and Monjaro from China: export buyer's guide Geely Coolray and Monjaro for export — compact and mid-size SUVs with Volvo-derived tech, competitive pricing and growing global distribution. → Model guides Nissan Sylphy and X-Trail from China: export buyer's guide Nissan Sylphy and X-Trail built in China — global Nissan reliability at Chinese used-car prices. Specs, export checks and buying notes for importers. → Model guides GAC Trumpchi GS4 and GS8 from China: export buyer's guide GAC Trumpchi GS4 and GS8 for export — well-equipped SUVs from one of China's strongest automakers. Specs, market fit and buying notes for importers. → Tools & calculators FOB cost estimator and landed cost worksheet Estimate used car landed cost from China with a worksheet for FOB price, freight, insurance, duty, VAT, port fees and local charges. → Tools & calculators Can I import this car? Import eligibility checker Check whether a used car from China can likely enter your destination country. Screen for age, fuel type, steering side and known restrictions before … → Tools & calculators Shipping route and timeline planner Plan the stages of shipping a used car from China to your port. See every step from deposit to arrival, flag your preparation gaps, and share the plan… → Trust & process What happens after you pay: the export timeline step by step A clear China used car export timeline after payment: vehicle lock, transfer, documents, customs, loading, shipping and what buyers do. → Trust & process How China's used car export policy works and why it matters to buyers How China's used car export policy works for buyers: pilot regions, qualified exporters, export licences, customs documents and buyer checks. → Trust & process Why buy from a China-based exporter instead of a local dealer A side-by-side comparison of buying used cars from a China-based exporter versus sourcing locally — price, selection, risk and when each option wins. →