What is the automobile export process?

1. Pre-export preparation:
- Vehicle procurement and preparation: According to the contract requirements, purchase vehicles from manufacturers or suppliers. For new vehicles, ensure the quality and integrity of the vehicle; for used vehicles, check the condition of the vehicle to ensure that it meets the export standards.
- Document processing and material preparation:
- Export license: For vehicles that require an export license, the manufacturer or export operating enterprise must apply for it in accordance with regulations. Usually, it is necessary to provide application forms, the company's overseas after-sales service outlets, the "Vehicle Manufacturer and Product Announcement", the National Compulsory Product Certification (CCC Certification) and other declaration and certification materials.
- Certificate of Origin: Apply for a certificate of origin from the relevant department to prove the country of origin of the vehicle, which may be used in the import tariff preferential policies of some countries. When declaring, you need to provide elements such as vehicle registration certificate, shipping time, invoice, packing list, mode of transportation, etc.
- Other documents: According to the requirements of the exporting country or region, you may also need to apply for other relevant documents, such as quality inspection report, environmental protection certification, etc.

2. Domestic transportation and warehousing:
- Domestic transportation: transport vehicles from the place of production or purchase to a warehouse or yard near the export port. The mode of transportation can be selected according to the actual situation, such as road, rail or water transportation.
- Warehousing management: after the vehicle arrives at the warehouse, proper warehousing management is carried out to ensure the safety and integrity of the vehicle. At the same time, the vehicle entry and exit registration and inventory work is done well.
3. Export customs declaration:
- Goods declaration: after the goods arrive at the customs supervision area, prepare the documents required by the customs and declare to the customs 24 hours before loading. The required documents include lists, invoices, contracts, verification forms, customs declaration letters, shipping company loading orders, etc., as well as various certificates prescribed by the customs tariff (such as customs clearance forms, export licenses, etc.).
- Customs inspection: The customs may inspect the declared vehicles to verify whether the information, quantity, specifications, etc. of the vehicles are consistent with the declaration. Exporting enterprises should cooperate with the customs inspection work.
- Payment of taxes and fees: According to relevant regulations, the export of automobiles may be subject to certain taxes and fees, such as tariffs, value-added tax, etc. (some countries or regions may have relevant tax incentives). Enterprises should pay taxes and fees in a timely manner in accordance with the requirements of the customs.
- Review and release: The customs will review the declared documents and inspection results. If there are no problems, they will be released.
4. International transportation:
- Transportation mode selection: According to factors such as the number of vehicles, destination, transportation time and cost, choose the appropriate international transportation mode, such as sea transportation, rail transportation or road transportation. For large-scale vehicle exports, sea transportation is usually a more common choice; for some neighboring countries or regions, rail transportation or road transportation may be more convenient.