1. How to Determine a Light TruckExport agentIs the company professional and reliable?

When selecting an agency, key considerations include:

• Qualification Integrity:
  • CustomsAEOAdvanced Certification (New Digital Customs Clearance Qualification Requirements Added in 2025)
  • International Freight Forwarding Filing (FIATA qualification is a plus)
• Industry Experience Value:
  • Handled over 100 light truck export cases in the past 3 years.
  • Be familiar with the target market access standards (such as GCC certification in the Middle East, COC certification in Africa).
• Risk control capability:
  • Provide full-coverage logistics liability insurance (recommended insured amount to cover 120% of the cargo value).
  • Possesses an overseas customs clearance emergency response team.

2. What are the key aspects to pay special attention to during the export customs clearance of light trucks?

According to the latest regulations from the General Administration of Customs in 2025:

• Document preparation:
  • The vehicle VIN code registration must be completed 30 days in advance.
  • New energy light trucks require additional provision of UN38.3 certification for the battery.
• Customs clearance process:
  • Step 1: Declare the commodity code (8704.2100 is a commonly used tariff code).
  • Step 2: Submit the Vehicle Conformity Certificate (including Euro VI/China VI emission compliance proof).
  • Step 3: Complete the local inspection (focus on verifying the chassis number and engine number).

III. How to Design a More Efficient Light Truck Export Transportation Plan?

It is recommended to select a combination plan based on the target market:

• Ocean shipping solution:
  • Ro-Ro ship transportation (suitable for batches of 10 units or more)
  • Container frame box transportation (single-unit cost reduced by 15%)
• Railway Proposal:
  • China-Europe Railway Express (Chengdu/Xi'an Station, delivery time 18-22 days)
  • Central Asia Special Train (12-15 days for dispatch from Urumqi Station)

Special Reminder: For exporting electric vehicles, the lithium battery transport qualification must be declared separately. It is recommended to use UN-certified packaging and purchase special cargo insurance.

IV. Light TrucksExport tax refundHow to avoid common mistakes?

• Documentation Requirements:
  • The purchase invoice must include the chassis number and engine number.
  • Export customs clearanceThe description must exactly match the product name on the VAT invoice.
• Time node control:
  • The goods must be declared within 90 days after leaving the country.
  • In 2025, a new electronic signature system will be introduced, reducing the tax refund cycle to 25 working days.

5. What are the significant changes in the light truck export policies for 2025?

• Technical Standard Upgrade:
  • The EU introduces new requirements for remote monitoring data access via onboard OBD.
  • Southeast Asian countries implement mandatory certification for right-hand drive vehicles.
• Impact of Trade Agreements:
  • The tariff reduction range among RCEP member countries has been expanded to 92%.
  • The African Continental Free Trade Area implements unified rules of origin.

6. How to cope with sudden increases in market access standards overseas?

It is recommended to request the agency to provide three guarantees:

• Monitor policy changes in target countries in real time (e.g., Saudi SASO updates its standards twice a year).
• Reserve 10% of the certification budget to address unexpected testing requirements.
• The contract clearly specifies the proportion of loss sharing due to policy changes.