The consignee or agent of imported automobiles shall handle the inspection and quarantine procedures at the port of entry or destination station with relevant documents. After review, the port inspection and quarantine authority will issue the Release Notice for Entry Goods. The inspection and quarantine authority at the port of entry is responsible for the inspection of imported automobiles, while the inspection and quarantine authority at the user's location is responsible for the inspection management during the warranty period of imported automobiles.
For imported automobiles transferred to inland areas, the location of customs clearance is deemed as the port, and the inspection and quarantine authority at the customs clearance location is responsible for the inspection. For bulk imports of automobiles, foreign trade operating units and the competent departments of consignees and users shall agree in the foreign trade contract to conduct pre-inspection, supervision of manufacturing, or supervision of loading before shipment in the exporting country. The inspection and quarantine authority may dispatch inspection personnel to participate in or organize inspections in the exporting country as needed. For imported automobiles that pass inspection, the port inspection and quarantine authority will issue the Certificate of Inspection and Quarantine for Entry Goods, and issue the Inspection Sheet Accompanying Imported Motor Vehicles for each vehicle;
When purchasing imported automobiles domestically, users must obtain the Inspection Sheet Accompanying Imported Motor Vehicles issued by the inspection and quarantine authority and the vehicle purchase invoice. Before applying for formal license plates, they must register and exchange for the Certificate of Inspection for Imported Motor Vehicles at the local inspection and quarantine authority, which will serve as the basis for applying for formal license plates at the vehicle management authority.
Imported Automobile Inspection and Quarantine Process
Inspection and quarantine for imported automobiles requires: Import License, contract invoices, packing list, Certificate of Origin, CCC Certification, etc. Customs conducts batch-by-batch inspections on imported automobiles, including appearance inspection, safety performance testing, and emission testing. After passing inspection, the Certificate of Inspection and Quarantine for Entry Goods is issued, and the vehicle can be registered for use.
Complete Process for Imported Automobile Inspection and Quarantine
The inspection and quarantine of imported automobiles is a key step in the import customs clearance process. The main procedures are as follows:
- Apply at Port—After the automobile arrives at the port, the consignee or agent applies for inspection and quarantine at the port inspection and quarantine authority, submitting documents such as the contract, invoice, packing list, and bill of lading.
- Vehicle Inspection—Inspection and quarantine personnel conduct on-site inspection of the imported automobile, including checking the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), appearance inspection, safety performance testing, exhaust emission testing, etc.
- Compulsory Product Certification Verification—Verify whether the imported automobile has obtained CCC Certification (China Compulsory Certification).
- Label Inspection—Check whether the Chinese labels and warning labels on the vehicle comply with national standards.
- Issuance of Release Notice—After passing inspection, the inspection and quarantine authority issues the Release Notice for Entry Goods, and Customs releases the goods based on this notice.
Imported automobiles must also go through registration procedures at the public security traffic management authority and obtain a Motor Vehicle Driving Permit and license plate before they can be driven on domestic roads. Bofeng Logistics can provide agency services for customs declaration and inspection of imported automobiles.
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Emission Standards Requirements for Imported Automobiles
Imported automobiles must comply with China's emission standards (currently China 6 standard). Vehicles that do not meet the emission standards will not be able to go through import clearance and license plate procedures. Importers should confirm that the vehicle meets China's emission standards before arranging importation to avoid losses due to non-compliance with environmental regulations.
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