The hood, front bumper, headlights, radiator support, and windshield have all been replaced. The right front fender frame is slightly deformed. The engine is shaking and burning oil. There are signs of water leakage from the sunroof. The seats are worn. The dashboard leather is cracked. The left side of the body has been repaired. The rear hood has also been repaired. The rear bumper and rear anti-collision beam have been replaced. The rear panel is deformed and has been repaired. The right rear door has been replaced. Both left and right rear fenders have undergone severe bodywork repairs. The roof is sunken. The insurance has expired. The vehicle's idling speed is unstable. The vehicle is in rough condition. The price is not negotiable.
The customs of the destination country has the right to disregard the commercial invoice and reassess the value based on its internal database (such as the customs valuation red book). Any additional duties incurred are a result of the importing country's policy and are fully borne by the buyer (importer).
RoRo ships usually charge based on the vehicle's volume (length x width x height, calculated in CBM) in tiers; container shipping has a fixed compartment price. We will calculate which method is the most economical for the current sailing.
Used cars are classified under HS heading 8703 (motor vehicles for transport of persons), with the last four digits determined by engine type and size. Gasoline cars usually fall in 8703.21–8703.80 depending on displacement; pure EVs fall under 8703.80; hybrids have their own subheadings. The duty amount depends on your country's tariff schedule: 1. Most countries charge duty on the CIF value (car price + freight + insurance), not the FOB price. 2. Many developing markets levy higher duties on used vehicles than new ones, and some add a surcharge based on age — older cars can cost significantly more to clear. 3. After duty, you typically pay VAT/GST on the CIF + duty total, plus port and customs fees. Practical tips: ask your exporter to state the exact HS code on the commercial invoice and confirm it with a local customs broker before shipping. A wrong code can trigger reclassification, penalties, or delays. Also budget for any excise tax tied to engine capacity — in several markets a 2.5L car clears far cheaper than a 3.5L one.
