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shex
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Apr 27, 2005 - 12:33 PM |
 
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I would like to import my car from Belgium to Shanghai, as it is only 2 years old. Does anyone know how to go about this, procedures, costs. Is it taxed or can i import it as personal goods? |
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GeorgeBG
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Joined: Apr 12, 2005
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Location: Sofia
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Apr 27, 2005 - 02:36 PM |
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lovethemho
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Apr 27, 2005 - 03:55 PM |
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He didn't say anything about cars. |
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Baby_Panda
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May 06, 2005 - 11:16 AM |
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Unless you are a diplomat, the CEO of your company or maybe in the army, I don't think you can bring your own car in.... That's what I remember from my relocation agent. Suggest you call any agency up to check. |
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yu888
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Joined: Jan 25, 2003
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Location: ZhongShanParkArea SH
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May 06, 2005 - 06:04 PM |
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last i checked, second hand cars were not allowed to be imprted b/c they are trying to prevent other country's salvage ending up here. That said, i know people have done it but only with really good govt connections. So, if you are coming as a diplomat or a well connected business person tit can be done. might be more challenging if not, but I do wish you luck. New cars are easier but remember that the tax on the cars will be based on what China customs deems your car is worth (local market value) , not what you may have paid. You will need import quota and import permission, then a fee for the licensing / plate. Good luck! |
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sinned69
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Joined: Sep 01, 2004
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Location: China, Middle East, Asia Pacific
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May 06, 2005 - 08:36 PM |
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as yu888 has said, unless u have guanxi, then its almost impossible. i am guessing you dont speak/read/write chinese -even if you were able to import your vehicle the cost to do so would be prohibitive as all invloved in the porocess will take their slice out of it/you. $$$
There might be another way and that involves looking at a temp import using a carnet whereby you are allowed to bring a vehicle into a country temporarily having posted a bond back in your home country [the bond being a certain % of the value of your vehicle].
Temporary Exportation. A Carnet is a way to temporarily take a private road vehicle to another country without having to pay duty. If you have not returned the vehicle back into your home country or applied/granted an extension then you will forefit the bond to the country that you imported the vehicle into. you should find such info by contacting a motoring orgainsation in your home country eg. automobile association. |
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GeorgeBG
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May 15, 2005 - 08:19 PM |
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Del
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Joined: Oct 24, 2003
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Location: Shanghai
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May 16, 2005 - 05:12 PM |
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IMPORTATION OF CARS TO CHINA
REGULATIONS:
If not a diplomat, customer must hold:
- Foreign Experts Certificate.
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- Work Permit (General Manager or Chief Representative ONLY).
- Resident Permit
- Passport
Car should be 5 seats maximum.
PROCEDURES:
Need approval from Chinese Customs before sending the car.
Client must show: - Work Permit
- Resident Permit
- Passport
- Car information (Vehicule Number, Vehicule Name, Brand/Type, Date of First Registration, Engine Number, Cubic Capacity, Used Miles).
After arrival, it takes 10 to 15 days for Import Permit, Custom Clearance & Inspection.
For Import Permit, client must show all documents mentionned above + Company Business License & Company Stamp (for customs application forms).
Import Tax & Duties will be based on purchase value & custom assessed value (based on car information): 70% to 90%, to be paid after inspection before release. |
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re5mike
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May 16, 2005 - 05:46 PM |
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Why bother? If you bring it in it will be wrecked in a short time anyway. Just buy one here for very little money and it would also be good to get over this obsession with "it must be new". |
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