Question 1

Ensure accurate RO-RO shipping quotes by verifying detailed vehicle dimensions, including protruding parts. Prevent over-dimension surcharges and cost overruns by measuring correctly before booking.

Accepted Answer

Accurate vehicle dimensions are the prerequisite for both quotation and booking. When verifying length, width and height, you must confirm whether protruding parts such as mirrors, antennas and roof racks are included. Out-of-gauge dimensions may increase the space occupied on board and trigger over-dimension surcharges or additional handling charges, causing cost overruns. We recommend providing the actual measured dimensions including protruding parts before booking, so that cost risk is eliminated up front.

Question 2

Understand the essential certifications for exporting diesel generator sets to Kyrgyzstan. Learn about the mandatory EAC Certificate of Conformity or Declaration of Conformity (DoC) required under EAEU regulations.

Accepted Answer

Kyrgyzstan is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and applies the unified Customs Union regulations. Diesel generator sets fall under mechanical and electrical equipment and therefore require an EAC Certificate of Conformity or an EAC Declaration of Conformity (DoC), the unified EAEU certification.

Question 3

UN3481 applies to lithium-ion batteries installed in equipment (PI966) or packed with equipment (PI967). Understand scenarios like batteries inside machines or shipped alongside in the same package.

Accepted Answer

It refers to lithium-ion batteries installed in equipment / transported together with equipment (lithium-ion batteries contained in equipment / packed with equipment).Two situations:1) The battery is already installed inside the machine (battery inside the equipment).2) The battery and equipment are in the same package but the battery is not installed (companion packaging in the same case).Air packaging: PI966 (installed in equipment) / PI967 (packed with equipment).Examples: a complete EMU with batteries already installed; equipment + spare battery exported in the same case.

Question 4

Understand what products the dangerous-goods number UN3480 refers to. Learn about bare lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and packs transported alone, including PI965 air and IMDG Class 9 sea shipping regulations.

Accepted Answer

It refers to lithium-ion batteries not installed in equipment (bare cells / bare modules) — lithium-ion batteries.1. Cargo form: lithium battery cells, modules and packs transported alone, not installed in equipment and not shipped with equipment.2. Air packaging: PI965; sea (IMDG): Class 9.Example: standalone energy-storage battery modules, locomotive backup battery modules, shipped as bare modules.

Question 5

For used mechanical & electrical products not in Table 2, pre-shipment inspection is not required. Instead, submit a specific customs declaration confirming safety and compliance.

Accepted Answer

For importing ordinary old goods not on Table 2 of the (List of Inspection & Supervision Measures for Imported Old Mechanical & Electrical Products), what supplementary materials are needed?Pre-shipment inspection abroad is not required, but the following must be submitted: the Imported Old Mechanical & Electrical Products Declaration (in the standard customs format, stamped with the consignee's company seal), confirming that the goods are not prohibited-import old mechanical/electrical products, that safety and environmental protection meet domestic standards, and accepting legal liability.

Question 6

Learn essential requirements for Ro-Ro export of construction vehicles: ensuring normal operation, low fuel, securing detachable parts, and thorough cleaning for customs and quarantine.

Accepted Answer

The vehicle must start and drive normally; drain the fuel tank to a low level (generally fuel ≤ 10%, to meet maritime fire-prevention requirements); remove detachable, easily detachable parts and secure them; clean off mud and debris — many destination countries have quarantine requirements, and mud can block customs clearance.

Question 7

Discover the optimal shipping method for electric buses. Learn when to select Ro-Ro vessels for drivable, intact units, or break-bulk heavy-lift for non-self-propelled or oversized electric vehicles.

Accepted Answer

Large quantities, vehicles intact and able to drive normally → prioritize Ro-Ro vessels: high efficiency and low cargo-damage risk.Non-self-propelled, small single units, severely oversized → choose a break-bulk heavy-lift vessel.

Question 8

Learn essential notes for Ro-Ro shipment of electric buses, including battery charge requirements (35-50%), mirror removal, and high/low-voltage switch shutdown procedures for safe transport.

Accepted Answer

1. Confirm with the shipping line in advance the battery charge requirement for electric vehicles — generally keep 35%–50% — and affix shipping marks before entry.2. It is recommended to remove the rear-view mirrors at the factory.3. The factory should also prepare in advance a video or manual on how to shut off the high-voltage switch and low-voltage switch of the electric bus; after the cargo enters the terminal, terminal staff will be asked to cut the power.

Question 9

Understand regulations for shipping hydraulic oil and cutting fluid in exported machinery by sea. Drain fluids before transport, or declare separately with MSDS and dangerous goods certification.

Accepted Answer

Before sea export, all hydraulic oil and cutting fluid must be drained; oil-bearing cargo cannot be loaded into the container. If the oil must be shipped alongside, declare it separately, provide an MSDS, and if it is dangerous goods, also obtain the dangerous-goods packaging certificate.

Question 10

Understand when a dual-use license is required for CNC machine exports. Learn about the technical parameters and control thresholds that necessitate obtaining a license for international shipments.

Accepted Answer

When the equipment technical parameters fall within the control list of the Regulations on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items — for example, meeting control thresholds such as specified positioning accuracy and number of linked axes — the dual-use items export license must be obtained. If parameters do not reach the control thresholds, no license is needed, but the equipment instruction manual and nameplate parameter materials must be retained for customs inspection.

Question 11

Understand China's repair item import regulations. Learn which equipment, components, and parts qualify for repair import and which mechanical/electrical goods are prohibited from import.

Accepted Answer

Can be declared: equipment, components, locomotive parts, power packs and boards previously exported that are returned to China for repair due to breakdown or damage, including repair-supporting imported spare parts.Cannot: goods on the prohibited-import list for old mechanical/electrical products generally cannot be imported under "repair items"; they may be imported for repair only with special Ministry of Commerce approval and must be re-exported. For key old mechanical/electrical items, provide the corresponding certificates as required by supervision rules.

Question 12

Mandatory IPPC (ISPM-15) fumigation marks are crucial for solid wood packing in machinery export. Non-compliance risks cargo return or destruction at the destination port.

Accepted Answer

Solid-wood packing must bear the IPPC (ISPM-15) fumigation mark; plywood and composite boards are not solid wood and do not require the IPPC mark. Without a qualified IPPC mark, the cargo faces return or destruction risk at the destination port.

Question 13

Discover critical requirements for loading large energy equipment: mark COG, use wire ropes & straps, add shock absorbers, and document lashing for safe transport.

Accepted Answer

1. Mark the cargo center of gravity, lifting points and lashing points in advance.2. Secure with wire ropes, tie-down straps and anti-skid wedges; add shock-absorbing cushions for precision transformers.3. Take photos after loading for record: lashing details, full view of cargo and license plate, kept on file for future reference throughout.

Question 14

Discover why energy storage batteries, classified as Class 9 dangerous goods, require specialized transport. Learn about UN38.3 packaging, insulated compartments, and the risks of using ordinary trucks.

Accepted Answer

Lithium batteries are Class 9 dangerous goods; the carrier vehicle must have road transport qualification for dangerous goods; the compartment must be insulated, fire-proof and ventilated, and the cargo requires UN38.3 packaging and dangerous-goods marks. Ordinary truck transport is subject to hefty fines.

Question 15

Discover the best truck types for transporting diverse energy equipment, from inverters and transformers to wind turbine blades and dangerous goods like lithium batteries.

Accepted Answer

1. Inverters, control cabinets, small generator sets: ordinary flatbed/box trucks.2. Small and medium transformers: lowbed trailers.3. Large heavy main transformers (100–400 t): multi-axle hydraulic modular platform trailers.4. Wind-turbine blades: extended dedicated blade transport vehicles with rotating supports.5. Energy-storage lithium batteries: Class 9 dangerous-goods box trucks with hazardous-chemical qualification, requiring UN packaging certification.

Question 16

Explore the key differences between ordinary flatbed trucks for standard cargo and specialized oversized trailers (lowbed, multi-axle) designed for heavy-haul, over-dimensional items like transformers and wind turbine blades.

Accepted Answer

1. Ordinary flatbed trucks: suitable for regular-size, standard-weight small energy items; general flatbed and side-board trucks suffice.2. Special oversized trailers: lowbed, multi-axle hydraulic modular trailers, well-deck (concave) trailers and frame trailers; used for over-wide, over-height, over-length and overweight transformers and wind-turbine blades; adjustable platform height and axles distribute axle load to avoid bridge weight limits.

Question 17

Obtain the Certificate of Conformity (COC) for diesel buses to Côte d'Ivoire. Learn about required documents (FDI, invoices, vehicle certificates), inspection process, timelines, and fees.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can be obtained.The overseas party must provide FDI; the domestic party provides a commercial invoice with HS codes (matching the FDI), a packing list, and panoramic photos of each product name (background must be clear of clutter). Vehicles additionally require the three vehicle certificates — factory inspection conformity certificate, compulsory product certification vehicle consistency certificate, and environmental information list (these three come with brand-new vehicles), plus the CCC certificate if available.Provide the inspection time, location and full contact name; inspection is required but not loading supervision.Submit materials at least 7 working days in advance; after review passes, inspection is scheduled, and the certificate is issued 6–12 working days after inspection passes. The fee is quoted based on the FDI product names and cargo value.

Question 18

Discover why EV Ro-Ro booking quotes need actual maximum outer vehicle dimensions, including mirrors and roof racks, to prevent inaccurate estimates and costly surcharges.

Accepted Answer

Ro-Ro vessels bill based on the actual maximum outer dimensions of the vehicle; the length, width and height must include rear-view mirrors, antennas and roof racks. If only the body size is counted, the space estimate will be too small, leading to additional surcharges later and cost overruns.

Question 19

For EV customs, the vehicle nameplate is the definitive source for brand, model, and VIN data. Ensure customs declarations match the nameplate to avoid inspection and detention risks.

Accepted Answer

The vehicle entity nameplate information must prevail; do not rely on experience or product configuration sheets. The nameplate is the official original information. Keeping the customs declaration documents fully consistent with the nameplate greatly reduces the risk of document mismatch, customs inspection and cargo detention.

Question 20

Understand the essential photo materials needed before your vehicle enters port, including nameplate details, full exterior shots, and dashboard SOC readings to prevent disputes.

Accepted Answer

Two categories of photos are needed:1) Close-up photos of the vehicle nameplate: clearly showing brand, model, VIN and date of manufacture.2) Complete vehicle materials: photos of the vehicle exterior from four directions, plus a screenshot/photo of the dashboard SOC reading, as evidence of the original factory condition, used to distinguish vehicle condition before and after transport and avoid condition disputes.

Question 21

When exporting electric buses in CKD mode, power batteries must be declared separately as dangerous goods (UN3480), not as part of the complete CKD set.

Accepted Answer

When exporting electric buses in CKD (full disassembly) mode, the power battery generally must be declared separately (as a separate line item) and cannot be combined under one product name of "complete CKD set of pure electric vehicles" for all supervision; moreover, as dangerous goods the battery must be separately declared as dangerous cargo under UN3480.

Question 22

Understand Semi Knocked Down (SKD) bus exports. Learn what parts are assembled in China, shipped separately, and what assembly tasks are completed at the overseas plant without welding or painting.

Accepted Answer

SKD (Semi Knocked Down, semi-disassembly)Done in China: body welding + painting (cab/side panels/roof welded into a body-in-white and painted), powertrain (motor/electric drive axle), chassis frame, and front/rear axles usually pre-assembled as assembly units.Shipped separately: wheels, seats, interior, lamps, glass, and some harnesses and pipes.The overseas plant only: mates body to chassis, installs interior, wheels, glass and lamps, and performs adjustment and off-line — no welding, no painting shop.Disassembly level approx. 30%–50%, lower localization rate

Question 23

Discover CKD (Completely Knocked Down) mode for bus exports. Learn about shipping disassembled parts, required overseas assembly processes, and high localization rates.

Accepted Answer

CKD (Completely Knocked Down, full disassembly)What is shipped domestically is the smallest parts units: body stamping sheet metal (unwelded, unpainted), longitudinal/cross member loose parts, wire harnesses, screws/standard parts, loose motor parts, battery pack housing and cells shipped separately, etc.The overseas plant must build four major processes — stamping/welding/painting/final assembly (or at least welding + painting) — and weld the body-in-white from scratch, then paint and assemble it.Disassembly level 70%–90%, highest localization rate

Question 24

Discover what a MAFI plate is in Ro-Ro transport. It's a wheeled, heavy-duty flatbed trailer used for moving oversized or overweight cargo onto ships with a terminal tractor.

Accepted Answer

A MAFI plate (also called Mafi plate / Roll Trailer) is a wheeled, non-self-propelled heavy-duty steel flatbed trailer used in Ro-Ro transport, specifically to move oversized, overweight, over-wide or over-high cargo that cannot drive itself onto the ship. A terminal tractor (Tugmaster / MAFI head) pushes or tows it up the ramp into the ship, where it is secured on deck.

Question 25

Find the precise HS codes for pure electric buses based on seating capacity, including distinctions for 10-29 seats, 30+ seats, and <=9 seats. Essential customs tariff information from HS Chapter 87.

Accepted Answer

HS Chapter 87 distinguishes by seating capacity (including driver's seat):10–19 seats: 87024020–23 seats: 87024024–29 seats: 87024030 seats and above: 870240≤9 seats (incl. driver): 870380

Question 26

Understand Malaysia's import taxes for construction machinery. Learn about customs duty, 10% sales tax calculation, rates for mobile cranes, and exemptions for low-value goods.

Accepted Answer

Import taxes consist of customs duty plus a 10% sales tax, which is calculated on the CIF value plus duty. Mobile crane vehicles pay a 10% sales-and-service tax; electric forklifts have no fixed rate; low-value goods with a value below MYR 500 (approx. RMB 770) are eligible for tax exemption.

Question 27

Verify if your used construction machinery is on Malaysia's prohibited import list. Check import policies, equipment details, and use a local clearance agent for smooth entry.

Accepted Answer

Before shipment, check Malaysia's latest import control policy, verify the equipment model, production year and condition, and confirm market-access qualifications; you may also conduct a pre-review with a local Malaysian clearance agent in advance to reduce return-shipping risk.

Question 28

Avoid import issues for used machinery in Malaysia. Discover why adding EMC certification post-arrival is not recommended due to customs checks, demurrage, and potential cargo detention.

Accepted Answer

Not recommended. Malaysian customs checks equipment qualifications during the declaration stage; supplementing certification after arrival takes a long time, easily incurs high port demurrage charges, and in severe cases may directly result in cargo detention. Try to prepare the full set of qualifications before shipment.

Question 29

Understand Malaysia's strict import policies for used construction machinery. Some categories are prohibited. Always verify the latest regulations before exporting heavy equipment to Malaysia.

Accepted Answer

Malaysia strictly controls used construction equipment, and some categories are directly prohibited from entry. Before shipment, always verify Malaysia's latest import policy to confirm whether the equipment meets market-access requirements; do not ship directly.

Question 30

Discover how re-imported equipment after overseas repair is taxed. Tax applies only to new costs: labor, replacement parts, return freight, and insurance. Equipment itself is tax-exempt.

Accepted Answer

The equipment itself is not taxed. Tax is levied only on the newly added costs: overseas labor repair fees, replacement parts costs, return-shipping freight and insurance. The value of replaced parts must be itemized separately.

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