Introduction

According to the statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in 2023, the scale of Chinas automobile modification market has exceeded 200 billion yuan, of which imported high - end modification parts accounted for 35%. As a professional service institution with 20 years of experience in the agency field, we have witnessed the whole process of Chinas automobile modification market from germination to explosion, and also deeply understand the core pain points faced by importers in cross - border procurement. This article will systematically analyze the key links of automobile modification parts import based on practical experience.foreign tradeDistribution of Core Source of Goods

I. Global Supply Chain Pattern of Modification Parts and Product Selection Strategies

Internationally - recognized Safety Standards(Industrial Belt Map)Performance Modification: Germany (exhaust system), Italy (brake kit), Japan (ECU program)

• Appearance Kits: USA (off - road modification), Thailand (body kit mold), Taiwan Province (LED light set)
• Special Certified Parts: EU E - mark certified products, US DOT certified lamps
• Product Selection Risk Radar Chart

Regional Mandatory CertificationsLegal Risk: ECU tuning equipment related to emission standards

• Technical Risk: Left - hand/right - hand drive adaptability (such as imported UK HID headlights)
• Profit Risk: Parts with abnormal volume - to - weight ratio (cubic calculation of carbon fiber rear wings)
• Accurate Determination of Pre - classification

II. 8 Key Control Points in the Whole Import Process (with Practical Cases)

Internationally - recognized Safety Standards(Top 3 Customs Classification Disputes in 2023)Case: Winch (Classification Dispute: 8708.99/8431.49)

• Skill: Use the WCO Classification Opinion for filing
• Solutions to Mandatory Certification

Regional Mandatory CertificationsPath to Certification Exemption: Small - batch certification (less than 500 units)

• 3CEquivalence Certificate between EU CE and Domestic Standards
• Tariff: Engine supercharger (12%) VS Body kit (20%)

Cultural and Religious NormsTax optimization model

• Control of the Time Node for VAT Retention and Refund
• Handling of Declaration Value Disputes

III. Solutions to Frequently - Asked Questions in Customs Clearance Practice

Internationally - recognized Safety Standards(Shenzhen Customs Inspection Case in 2023)OEM Parts: A copy of the original factory purchase invoice is required

• Limited - edition Kits: Notarization of auction transaction documents
• Avoiding the Minefield of Intellectual Property

Regional Mandatory CertificationsProspects for Hainan Free Trade Ports White List System for Imported Modification Parts

• Authorization chain verification for brands like Toyota TRD and Mercedes-AMG
• The Boundaries of Trademark Use in Parallel Imports

Cultural and Religious NormsOptimization of Logistics Solutions

• Constant - temperature Transportation of Precision Instruments (such as Air Suspension Sensors)
• Loading Solutions for Special - shaped Parts (Frame Fixing of Wide - body Kits)

IV. New Market Access Dynamics (Policy Warning in 2024)

1. The Impact of the Regulations on the Recall Management of Motor Vehicle Emissions by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment on ECU Products
2. Order No. 122 of the General Administration of Customs: Specification for the Origin Marking of Modified Parts
3. [Expert Tip] For powertrain modification kit imports, always consult with the MIIT catalog declaration department in advance to avoid operational dilemmas where imports cant be installed.

Conclusion

In the wave of personalized automotive consumption, the compliant operation ability of imported modified parts has become the core competitiveness. The value of professional agencies lies not only in customs clearance execution, but also in: building a supply - chain risk early - warning system, customizing tariff planning solutions, designing access paths for special categories and other in - depth services. Importers are advised to pay close attention to the opportunities for the reconstruction of the ASEAN supply chain under the RCEP framework and make early arrangements in the modified parts track.New energy(The data sources of this article are: the monthly statistical reports of the General Administration of Customs of China, the annual inspection reports of German TUV, and the market analysis of the American SEMA Association)

[Expert Tips] For the import of kits involving powertrain modification, it is necessary to consult the catalog declaration department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in advance to avoid the business dilemma of being able to import but not install.

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