Shipping a car to China

[GBodyShop]

hi , i am not sure if this is the place for this post. If not I am very truly sorry and please show me where to post this new Thread.

I have a car I would love to ship to China. I am moving there within the next two years. I like to know what kind of paper work and fees I would need to go through. I would like to know the most information before I even try. I am moving into mainland and I have seen American cars in china. So i know it is possible. But Not knowing what to go through that a different story.

Please any help, who to talk to? Even a phone number or what office department? Anything would be great.

Thank You to all

Edited July 20, 2008 at 04:50 AM by GBodyShop

[BrandeX]

Here is a bit of info I found:

http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/09/03/importing-a-car-into-china-is-it-worth-it/

Also, some "American" cars are made in China too.

[liuzhou]

I'd say forget about it.

And, yes, the "American" cars you saw in China were almost certainly all made here. I think China is the only country where GM are actually making some kind of profit.

[zozzen]

you better ask an agent to do it.

Put "進口汽車 中國" in google , i found these:

http://www.jkqcw.cn/autocolumns/default.aspx (email: cnat@vip.sohu.net )

http://at188.com/ (email: update@at188.com )

They seem to sell imported cars in china and they should know how to import car from America.

More companies are shown here.

http://www.google.cn/search?q=%E9%80%B2%E5%8F%A3+%E6%B1%BD%E8%BB%8A+%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B&sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1B3GGGL_enHK231HK231

[Luobot]

I think China is the only country where GM are actually making some kind of profit.

You are correct. Where else can they sell a Buick ...

[GBodyShop]

Thanks everyone. I think the info BrandeX gave me. This is the one that broke my heart. No cars over 20 years of age. All my cars and truck are over 20 years.

I have early to mid 80's Muscle cars from GM. I was hoping to take my small collection with me. I had my cars for over 14 years. I started building cars with my grandfather and now with my uncle. We take older cars and make them look new. In some cases run better then new cars too. It will be hard to sell my cars. But if i want to move I think this will be my only choice.

Quote from the link BrandeX

"Classic cars - no chance. We are told the Chinese authorities will only give papers to a car that is under 20 years old."

This really breaks my heart. But hey I got to talk with my father-in-law. He know alot of local government men in Tianjin. He works there. Now I know cars are allowed to enter there. We all know alittle grease goes along way in china. Plus I got 1996 Caddy Fleetwood in my shop. Chinese men love Caddy there. hum. Now you guys have me thinking again. Ha Ha

Zozzen, thats for the shipping info. I will use this info.

But thanks you everyone for reading. If you can, keep it coming.

Thank You Everyone Again

[cdn_in_bj]

Let me start off by saying that it's a lot of trouble.

Even with the right paperwork, be prepared to pay a lot of taxes (40-45%).

I think the most common way that private cars get imported here is through a JV and/or WFOE. It doesn't make much sense to set up a JV/WFOE just to import your car, but I'm sure that if you know the right people, they can help you get it done (of course, at a price).

I've been sort of looking into this myself, so if you do find out anything I'd appreciate a followup.

[ABCinChina]

I wanted to bring my car here as well and was told there's two options. Large companies can bring a certain amount of cars over to China for their employees. But my company already maxed out on this number (10 cars or so), so after asking how much it would cost in taxes, it would be cheaper to simply buy another car here.

Edit: Of course if you're father-in-law works for the gov't, then that's a different story. It's all about 關係 in China!

2nd Edit: The first option is to find a company or make your own that can bring over your car. The second option is of course to pay the heavy tax involved.

Edited August 9, 2008 at 02:31 PM by ABCinChina

[cdn_in_bj]

I wanted to bring my car here as well and was told there's two options. Large companies can bring a certain amount of cars over to China for their employees...

What's the second option?

[inteconlaw]

Above, GBodyShop made the statement "Quote from the link BrandeX. "Classic cars - no chance. We are told the Chinese authorities will only give papers to a car that is under 20 years old." "

This has not been our experience. I do not know who BrandeX is, since a Google search reveals no reliable source to this information. All I can say is that we are a logistics company specializing in ocean freight shipments from China to the US and US to China. In March of 2011, our company shipped 14 classic cars, each valued in excess of $US100,000 on behalf of a Chinese man who purchased the vehicles at auction here and shipped them to China.

You can vist our website at www.wheelskylogistics.com

[Loinstarr]

I see this is an old thread with some helpful information. I wanted to add to some of what has been shared here. There's a helpful site I found that deals with shipping to China http://www.a1autotransport.com/ship-car-to-china.php They are a company that moves cars. I did not use their service but it was enough to help me put that silly thought out of my head. It's really not worth the hassle from the sound of it! In addition to the 20 years old rule, there are lots of taxes and paperwork from the sound of it. 

[dnevets]

I don't know you or your situation, so with apologies in advance if it seems like I'm talking down to you...

 

Have you been to China before, and are you aware of traffic conditions and driving laws? Even if you think you want to drive in China, you might change your mind when you arrive. If you really do want to though, you'll need to pass the test to get a Chinese driving license. I believe that there are no foreign or international driving licenses that are accepted in China.

 

Cheap taxis, buses and subway systems abound; I'd think twice about going to all the trouble of shipping a car over.

[roddy]

Hey, Loinstarr, when you're making these shill posts you REALLY don't want to do it from an email address belonging to a company that 'generates auto transport leads'.