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Practical guides for choosing vehicles, comparing FOB and CIF prices, checking documents and planning shipment from China.
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.
Read moreNew 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.
Read moreKenya 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.
Read moreBuyer 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.
Read moreSupplier 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.
Read moreUsed-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.
Read moreVehicle Inspection Checklist for Used Car Buyers
A detailed 50-point checklist covering exterior, interior, mechanical, electronics, EV-specific battery health, and common red flags.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreBest 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.
Read moreFOB 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.
Read moreRoRo vs Container Shipping: Sourcing Surcharges
Compare transit times, safety levels, terminal charges, dangerous goods surcharges for EV batteries, and when to use each method.
Read moreChina 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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