Is the Import Vehicle Certificate the Same as the Customs Declaration?

[LeKathryn]

No, the certificate is the certificate, and the customs declaration is the customs declaration; they are different. More information about the import vehicle certificate and customs declaration is as follows: 1. Introduction to the Certificate: The import vehicle certificate is the same as a general certificate, with a serial number and a barcode or QR code for scanning. The certificate is another important document for the vehicle and is essential for vehicle registration. Only vehicles with a certificate meet the national requirements for motor vehicle equipment quality and related standards. The number on the certificate must match the engine number and chassis number on the vehicle. 2. Introduction to the Customs Declaration: The customs declaration, also known as the 'Export Cargo Shipping Order' or 'Terminal Receipt,' is commonly referred to as the 'loading note,' 'shipping note,' or 'shipping order.' Generally, this document refers to a paperless release notification.

[StMia]

Last time when I helped a friend with import car procedures, I encountered this issue. The Customs Declaration is the import goods certificate issued by customs, which records the VIN, import date, and tax payment details. The Certificate of Conformity is the vehicle's factory-issued production credential, stating parameters like displacement and power. Both documents are mandatory for registration, but they're separate files. The Customs Declaration can only be reissued once as an original copy, while manufacturers can reissue the Certificate of Conformity. Some parallel import dealers may misrepresent the Customs Declaration as the Certificate of Conformity - when buying used cars, pay special attention to verifying if both documents' information matches to avoid purchasing assembled vehicles.

[DelaneyRose]

Anyone who has dealt with parallel imported vehicles knows these two are not the same thing. The yellow customs clearance document serves as the customs release certificate, issued only after paying import duties. The conformity certificate is typically a blue booklet for China-spec vehicles, detailing emission standards and other data. For imported vehicles to be registered, both the original customs clearance document and a matching conformity certificate must be presented. European imports use the COC (Certificate of Conformity) in place of the conformity certificate. It's crucial to verify that the chassis number on the customs document matches the VIN code under the windshield – even a single digit discrepancy will prevent license plate registration.

[LeSawyer]

Having handled license plate registration for dozens of imported vehicles, I've noticed that the Customs Declaration and Certificate of Conformity are often confused but serve different functions. The Customs Declaration issued by customs authorities proves legal importation, while the Certificate of Conformity issued by automakers confirms compliance with national standards. Recently encountered a case: a German car's Customs Declaration stated 3.0T, but its Certificate of Conformity was altered to 2.0T - such tampering led to immediate rejection by the DMV. Recommendation: photograph the Customs Declaration number during vehicle pickup and verify authenticity via the General Administration of Customs website. Parallel-imported vehicles additionally require affixed Chinese fuel consumption labels.