1. Individuals do not have the qualifications to import cars

In fact, buying a car from abroad and bringing it back to China is nothing new. As early as around 2006, with the reduction of tariffs and the implementation of the tax payment policy, this way of buying cars has gradually become popular in small circles.

However, in China, except for 4S shops, foreign-invested enterprises, embassies and consulates abroad, foreign scientific research institutions, etc., individuals do not have the qualifications to operate and do not have motor vehicle import licenses, that is, they are not allowed to import complete vehicles. The duty-free car purchase policy for international students means that after returning to China, international students can buy domestic (including joint ventures) brand cars in China, and enjoy the reduction and exemption of tariffs on imported parts and vehicle purchase taxes for the car. There are no quotas and related tax exemptions for imported cars.

Can you find an agent for out-point money? Most of the agent companies mentioned here are established in the bonded zones of major domestic ports that allow the import of complete vehicles. These trading companies either have a small vehicle import qualification (a batch of 5 vehicles), or can get the import car quota transferred by foreign investors. Most of them can accept individual entrusted business.

Second, there are four ways to buy a car from abroad

There are generally four ways to buy a car abroad:

As a passenger, etc., go to the local area to go through the car purchase procedures. This route is more difficult, and the buyer needs to have a good understanding of the local market and market.

Ask foreign relatives and friends to buy it on their behalf. For foreign buyers with real-world friends, this method is the best.

Entrust an agency in the United States to handle it, which is more suitable for people who do not know much about foreign markets.

It is the most convenient to find a domestic professional buyer or book a car directly from a bonded area trading company. After saving the steps such as finding a transportation company and entrusting an agent company to go through customs declaration procedures, you can directly wait at home for the car to arrive at Hong Kong, but the discount range is limited.

4. Steps for individuals to buy a car from abroad

1. It is best not to buy a new car, because it is not cost-effective. Customs will calculate the tariff according to the new car price, which is no different from buying an imported car in China. It is recommended to buy a car abroad that has been used for 2-3 years and has 3-40,000 mileage. Note that when the domestic customs calculates the tariff, the goods within 40,000 kilometers are calculated as new cars. The only difference is that the old car generally does not need the original invoice, so you can quote a price casually (of course, it must be more reasonable, as long as it is not too outrageous, the customs generally will not delve into it). In this way, the basis of the tariff will be lowered.

In addition, it is best to buy the models that are allowed to be imported in China, otherwise the customs will not have records, which will be more troublesome. A car owner who brought a BMW 528IT abroad introduced his own experience. Since the customs did not have his model record, it took an extra week to enter the vehicle data record, and it is said that the structure of the database was also changed.

If you want to buy a car with guaranteed quality, it is best to go to the local car dealership to buy a used car certified by the factory. Of course, if there is a customs buddy, it is another matter.

2. Transportation

After buying the car, you can arrange the transportation problem. You can find many companies that specialize in international freight, call and ask if there is any company that specializes in vehicle transportation, and compare the price. There are some details about this cost. I have to tell the transportation company. After the car is on the boat, be sure to unplug the battery connection, otherwise the battery is likely to be dead after the car arrives at the port. As soon as the Chinese customs car arrives

, it needs to check the mileage and other parameters of the car. If it doesn’t catch fire, it will delay time.

If it is shipped by sea, it can arrive in 20 days to a month under normal circumstances, especially from the local big port to several big domestic ports, it will be faster.

3. Application Procedures

Once the car is loaded on the ship, you can apply to the customs for import procedures. The submitted documents include: passport, local residence permit, proof documents of the original car, etc. If all the documents are complete, the customs will hand you a sealed envelope (that is, “seal”) after a week.

Then, immediately go to the port where the new car arrives to find a customs broker. It is worth reminding that choosing a customs broker can save a lot of money. Because the domestic customs broker charges based on the value of the declared goods, especially luxury cars, it makes you feel that you will report to the high. Therefore, if you choose the right customs broker, you will choose a more objective and suitable car price. Second, there are many things to deal with customs inspection, and you will be told how to handle it in advance.

4. Registration

Next, the registration procedures for a new car are the same as buying a car in China. However, if the dear car is not in the domestic model catalog, it will be a little more troublesome. The relevant procedures can be entrusted to the agency company to handle.

5. Things to pay attention to when buying a car from abroad

1. Cars brought from abroad do not have after-sales services

Since they are not models launched for the Chinese market, these cars brought back directly from abroad usually do not have after-sales services, let alone a warranty period. Maintenance and repair have to be paid for by yourself, and some brands of 4S shops may decline to provide such services.

A local 4S shop of the brand in Hangzhou said that as long as you pay, such cars can be maintained and repaired, “but if a certain part is damaged and there is no replacement in China, you have to go to the original factory in the UK to order, and the owner needs to wait for a long time”.

A BMW dealer in Hangzhou made it clear that after-sales services for such cars are not accepted in principle. He advised the owner to go to a large and reputable repair shop for maintenance and repair. “It may also be the case that some specifications of the American version of the car are different from those of the medium-sized car, and there are difficulties in maintenance, diagnosis and programming.”

2. Models that are not in the customs catalog are not allowed to be imported

First of all, confirm that this is a car that can be imported.

Many old versions of foreign car buying guides on the Internet have mentioned that buying a used car is much more cost-effective than a new one. In fact, since July 2010, the customs has banned the import of used cars.

In addition, models that are not on the customs catalog of models allowed to be imported should not be made up of. “It’s not a matter of more out-point money and less out-point money, but it must not pass the customs”.

Secondly, confirm that this is a car worth buying.

Whether it is worth buying or not depends on everyone’s mind. For example, whether the price difference is worth the trouble of shipping back from abroad.