Detailed explanation of the export process of new energy vehicles by sea

New energy vehicles

According to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, new energy vehicles (EV) are uniformly classified as UN3171, and hybrid new energy vehicles (HEV) are uniformly classified as UN3166. Export requires booking of DG containers and maritime filing. For sea transportation, choose container or ro-ro ship export.

 

First, obtain new energy export qualifications

 

Export qualification acquisition
Ensure that companies with independent or authorized brands can export directly.
Apply for automobile export or used car export qualifications and obtain the corresponding licenses.


Export license application conditions:
The enterprise has independent legal personality and is registered with the Ministry of Commerce.
The enterprise has operating conditions that comply with the "New Energy Vehicle Export Management Measures".
The company has the operational and management capabilities suitable for exporting new energy vehicles.

Export license application materials:
1. A copy of the company’s business license.
2. Identification certificate of the legal representative of the enterprise.
3. Proof of business premises of the enterprise.
4. Qualification certificate of enterprise personnel.
5. Proof of the company’s financial status.
6. Trade contracts signed between the enterprise and its overseas customers.
7. New energy vehicle inspection and certification report issued by a designated third-party organization.
8. Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate for vehicles to be exported.

 

Preparation for Ocean Export

 

Shipping container export preparation
Prepare Chinese and English versions of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) to detail the safety performance of lithium batteries.
Obtain UN38.3 test reports to prove the safety of lithium batteries under various conditions.
Carry out maritime filing, prepare filing application report, MSDS, UN38.3 report and other materials, and entrust a third party to handle it.

RoRo export preparation
The battery power is required to be between 20% and 50% when loading. If the power exceeds or falls below this range, customers need to adjust the power before loading and take photos to the shipping company for confirmation before loading. Some ship owners require that the vehicle production date cannot exceed 6 months from the loading date. The specific details will be confirmed when booking.

New energy vehicle export process by sea

 

Sea freight export process
Prepare export declaration documents, including contracts, invoices, packing lists, customs declarations, licenses, etc.
Complete maritime registration formalities.
Vehicle loading: Load the vehicle into containers or ro-ro ships according to the packing plan.
Submit the declaration form to the customs and accept customs inspection.
After customs clearance, the shipping company issues a bill of lading.

Customs declaration risks and precautions
Ensure that documents such as customs declarations, invoices, packing lists, etc. are consistent with the actual goods to avoid customs clearance anomalies.
Ensure that export qualifications are fully valid to avoid being intercepted by customs.
It is strictly forbidden to report or conceal the information to avoid serious consequences.