What is the minimum order in terms of sum?
We do not use the term «minimum order in terms of sum», it is important that it is profitable both for you and for us.
What is the minimum order in terms of number of auto parts?
We do not use the term «minimum order in terms of number», what is important for us is that you can successfully export from China and deliver to Russia the items. We usually send the cargo to the point of destination in sea or railway containers. Minimum order quantity by sea is a 20-foot container and by rail – two 20-foot containers or one 40-foot container.
If you can import the goods on you own, and you do not need our logistic support, we can send you the goods wherever you require (within the territory of the PRC) at our expense.
How to order correctly auto parts in China?
When you go to any wholesale company in China, you need to have a list of auto parts that you need, including catalogue number or photos of auto parts. This is a mandatory condition for purchasing the necessary parts; otherwise you can be sent a wrong auto part.
What is the acceptance procedure in China?
The goods are received at supplier’s warehouse by pickup process stated in your order list, exclusively by your catalogue numbers or photos.
What is the period for auto parts pickup in China?
The period of picking the auto parts for Chinese trucks, buses and custom vehicles per one container equals 7-12 days, depending on order quantity. The period of picking the auto parts for domestic trucks, buses and custom vehicles equals 20-35 days, depending on manufacturing complexity and quantity of parts.
How to check quality and conformity of auto parts during shipment?
There are a few options, we can take photo of every auto part and forward them to you for verification, we can also ask our managers to accept the goods in online mode via Skype together with you, or you can come to our warehouse and receive the goods with our staff.
How the payment for auto parts is made?
The payment is performed in two stages, after contract execution and confirmation of order and term for goods preparation, the Buyer shall pay 30% of advance payment from the total order cost, then the parts are picked up and when the cargo is ready for shipment, the Seller shall inform the Buyer about readiness of the goods for shipment and the Buyer shall pay the rest of the cost which amounts to 70% from the total order cost.
Where can you pay for the parts?
The payment can be done by bank transfer in US dollars, Yuan or euro to the corresponding official corporate accounts of "Harbin Malang Technical Development Co., Ltd." in the PRC banks stated in the contract between the buyer (you) and the consignor (us).
I have a small batch and I would not like to pay by bank transfer, what shall I do?
If the batch (or the amount) is small and you would not like to pay officially by bank transfer or under the contract, there are a few payment options:
- Transfer the money on the card in China.
- Pay via Yandex.Money.
- Pay via Western Union.
- Pay via Alipay.
What is "contract"?
In our case, it is an international commercial contract, foreign economic agreement, agreement between two or more parties based in different countries on supply of some quantity of goods or rendering of services under the terms agreed by both parties. The following shall always be stated in the contract: bank details of the parties (foreign currency accounts), data about the parties (name of the company, telephones, addresses), total transaction account, conditions of supply. The last page of the contract shall be stamped with the seals of the parties and signed by the presidents of the companies. Samples for your guidance: by Rail; by Sea.
What is "standard contract"?
It is meant that conditions of delivery of the contract can be changed by the parties’ mutual consent, certain points of the contract can be amended and supplemented provided that they are compatible with legal regulations.
"Additional agreement" to the signed contract can also be arranged.
What is "conditions of delivery"?
Conditions of delivery shall be regulated by INCOTERMS. The terms shall regulate the transportation costs allocation between the Buyer and the Seller in terns of delivery; the moment of passing the risks of loss, damage or accidental loss of cargo from the Consignor; fulfillment of obligations on terms of delivery.
INCOTERMS 2010 mentions 11 terms (terms of delivery), 7 of which can be applied to any means of transportation, and 4 refer to maritime transport only.
When we ship the goods by sea we usually use the term:
- “FOB” (free on board): the goods are shipped on board of Buyer’s vessel, all the expenses at the port of departure and customs clearance expenses on the territory of the Consignor shall be paid by the Consignor. All the duties and taxes in the country recipient of the cargo, shall be paid by the consignee.
When the cargo is delivered by rail, we usually use the following terms:
- “DAP” (delivered at point) the goods are shipped to the point of destination specified by the contract, all the expenses at the dispatching station and customs clearance expenses at the Consignor ’s territory shall be paid by the Consignor . All the duties and taxes in the country recipient of the cargo, shall be paid by the consignee.
- “EXW” (ex works, ex warehouse): the Buyer shall collect the goods from the Seller’s warehouse, settlement of export duties shall become Buyer’s responsibility.
These are most frequently used terms of delivery, the other terms can be applicable but they shall be specified prior to delivery.
What is "invoice" (certifying bill)?
This document shall be given by the Seller to the Buyer and it contains the following information: list of goods, quantity of goods, terms of delivery, information about the Consignor , the Consignee, the Buyer and about the point of destination, and prices at which the cargo will be sold to the Buyer. To some extent, invoice corresponds to certifying bill used in Russia. The goods are paid by invoice, as well. An original shall be presented at customs office. The sample is attached.
What is "packing list" (packing)?
This document shall be given by the Seller to the Buyer, and it shall contain the list of goods, gross and net weight, number of cargo items (colli) and terms of delivery, information about the Consignor, the Consignee, the Buyer and about the point of destination. The document along with the invoice shall be produced at the customs office.
What is "consignee" in invoice, packing list, (and bill of lading)?
The Consignee by invoice, packing list, bill of lading shall be the company who is the owner of the cargo.
What is "buyer of the cargo" under the invoice, packing list?
Cargo buyer under the invoice, packing list shall be the company that pays for the goods under the contract.
What is "conference line"?
Freight forwarder. Company dealing with the logistics of containers shipment by sea. A Russian broker usually designates and signs a freight contract with the conference line. This is done to facilitate the payment on the territory of the consignee. Doing so, you can also avoid paying additional agency commission.
What is "bill of lading"?
The document issued by a freight carrier to the cargo owner. The document certifies the title to the shipped cargo and without this document the consignee shall not be able to receive the cargo. The bill of lading fulfills a few functions, it can serve as loan collateral against shipped goods, as a goods distributed document, as a confirmation of the cargo contract, as shipping document and a signed acknowledgement of a carrier about receipt of cargo for transportation. Bill of lading usually mentions the consignee, reporting party, the consignor, product list, actual quantity in container, cargo gross combination weight, total carrying capacity, ship’s identification number, number of container, name of the shipping line, number of the bill of lading.
What is "telex release"?
So called soft copy/electronic version of a marine bill of lading. Using this option the consignee does not have to produce the original bill of lading. Telex release shall be made by the consignor at the goods departure location point.
What is "notify party"?
Notify party shall be considered an individual or a company that will be notified when the container arrives to the port or freight car (container) arrives to the destination station.
What is "certificate of origine" issued and certified by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the People’s Republic of China (original)?
Certificate of origin is a document issued by the PRC Chamber of Commerce and Industry to prove the fact of goods production within the territory of the PRC. This certificate (original) is usually a requirement at the customs office. Please find attached the sample copy.
What is "invoice certified by the CCI" issued and certified by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the People’s Republic of China (original)?
This invoice can be certified at the PRC Chamber of Commerce and Industry to confirm the prices stated in the invoice. This document (original) is usually a requirement at the customs office. Please find attached the sample copy.
What is "CCD of the PRC" (Customs cargo declaration of the PRC)?
Chinese customs cargo declaration is a document submitted to the customs office for cargo clearance at the customs in the PRC. The declaration indicates information about the cargo, its customs value, vehicle transporting the cargo, the consignor and the consignee. The copy of CCD certified by a broker and translated version of declaration into Russian can occasionally be required at the Russian customs office.
What is "customs clearance" (customs processing of cargo in Russian Federation)?
Customs clearance is completion of all necessary formalities which arise due to movement of goods and means of transport across the customs border. Customs formalities are usually completed either by cargo owner or customs broker – an organization that performs declaring and processing of cargo under the contract. Customs formalities usually have 5 stages:
Receipt, registration and account of declaration.
- FEACN code accuracy control.
- Foreign exchange control and control of the accuracy of determining customs value.
- Control of accuracy of the origin of customs charges.
- Customs clearance of cargo and means of transport.
Then follows cargo release.
Customs clearance in RF is a complicated and time-taking process that requires not only expertise in customs regulations but also personal specialist expertise of the person in charge of the clearance. Right choice of customs broker will effect the customs value of the cargo and the speed with which the documents are processed.
What is a "certificate" for Russian customs office?
Goods certification — is confirmation of quality conformance of goods to standards of Russian Federation. Customs broker usually deals with goods certification. The certificates are usually executed to the producer, only one key producer is mentioned the others are documented as branch plants of the key producer.
What is "FEACN code"?
FEACN code is goods classification used by customs agencies and participants of foreign economic activities for executing customs formalities. It is usually necessary to code every item of the cargo. FEACN code shall be correct to avoid issues at the customs office. Accuracy of code identification is of fundamental importance as it will effect the customs value of the cargo.