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Practical guides for choosing vehicles, comparing FOB and CIF prices, checking documents and planning shipment from China.

Policy 2026-07-07

China Used-Car Export Rules 2026: 180-Day Rule and After-Sales Confirmation

A practical guide to China's used-car export filing, export license, WM/T quality requirements, 180-day vehicle rule, manufacturer after-sales confirmation and traceability duties.

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EV Guide 2026-07-07

New Energy Vehicle Export Inspection: Battery SOH, UN38.3, MSDS and Charging Standards

A practical EV export checklist covering battery health, high-voltage safety, charging compatibility and shipping documents.

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Import Guide 2026-07-07

Kenya 2026 Import Rules: 8-Year Age Limit, RHD, KEBS and KRA CRSP

Key checkpoints for importing used vehicles into Kenya: age limit, right-hand drive, pre-export inspection, taxes and Mombasa clearance.

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Pricing 2026-07-07

Buyer Safe Payment Guide: Deposit, Balance, PI, Contract and Platform Escrow

How a buyer should pay safely on a used-car export platform: PI first, contract before deposit, official account verification, balance before booking/B/L release and no off-platform payment.

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Policy 2026-07-07

Supplier Compliance Onboarding Guide: Qualification, Stock, Inspection and After-Sales Duties

What a supplier must prepare before joining a used-car export marketplace and publishing export-ready inventory.

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Import Guide 2026-07-07

Used-Car Export Document Checklist: Inspection Report, License, Customs Declaration and B/L

A buyer-focused checklist of the documents required from quote to loading and destination clearance.

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Inspection 2026-06-25

Vehicle Inspection Checklist for Used Car Buyers

A detailed 50-point checklist covering exterior, interior, mechanical, electronics, EV-specific battery health, and common red flags.

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Import Guide 2026-06-20

How to Import Used Cars from China to Kenya

Complete step-by-step guide: KEBS PVoC inspection, 8-year age limit, Mombasa port clearance, KRA duties, and shipping route timelines.

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EV Guide 2026-06-18

Best Chinese EV Cars for Export

Review popular EV models for global buyers: BYD Dolphin, Atto 3, MG4, and Geely Zeekr, with battery, charging standards, and export notes.

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Pricing 2026-06-15

FOB vs CIF Price for Used Car Export

Understand Incoterms 2020: what each price includes, how to calculate total landed cost, and what to confirm before placing a deposit.

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Shipping 2026-06-12

RoRo vs Container Shipping: Sourcing Surcharges

Compare transit times, safety levels, terminal charges, dangerous goods surcharges for EV batteries, and when to use each method.

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Policy 2026-06-10

China Used Car Export Policy 2026: The 180-Day Rule

MOFCOM's strict new rules effective 2026: zero-kilometer vehicles require direct manufacturer authorization letters, while true used cars remain clear.

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