What is the process for obtaining a used car export license?
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Generally, the operational process for used car exports includes: 1. Domestic vehicle acquisition: Signing purchase contracts and concentrating vehicles at designated locations. 2. Vehicle preparation: Conducting safety performance repairs and necessary refurbishments based on overseas requirements. 3. Vehicle inspection: Performed by qualified third-party inspection agencies, primarily focusing on safety performance. 4. Vehicle transfer: Processing at vehicle management office transfer inspection points, registering under the name of the export-qualified entity. 5. Vehicle deregistration: Completing deregistration procedures with the local vehicle management office within 2 months after customs clearance, using the departure notice. 6. Port departure: Managing the entire process including warehousing and shipping. 7. Customs declaration: Submitting documents and completing online customs declaration.
Last time I helped the company handle the export license for used cars, and the process was actually quite clear. First, confirm the company's qualifications—you must have the used car export business qualification filed, otherwise you won't even get through the door. Preparing the materials is the key step, including core documents like vehicle ownership proof, export contracts, and target country access documents. I recommend also preparing the inspection report and vehicle photos. After submitting the application through the Ministry of Commerce's online platform, feedback usually comes in about 5 working days. Remember to check in advance whether all material dates are valid, especially the validity period of the export contract. Finally, take the approved documents to customs to complete the clearance procedures. The most important aspects of the entire process are material completeness and time management—missing even one page could delay things by two weeks.
