With the increasing global demand for excavator parts, more and more suppliers are engaged in the foreign trade of excavator parts. However, export compliance is a key link that cannot be ignored. Different countries and regions have different import policies, technical standards, and certification requirements for excavator parts. If you fail to meet the compliance requirements, it may lead to customs detention, return of goods, or even fines, bringing huge losses to the enterprise. This blog will provide a complete guide to export compliance for excavator parts to help suppliers avoid risks.
1. Confirm export qualifications and HS code. First, the enterprise must have the right to import and export and complete the record of foreign trade operators; if there is no independent export qualification, it can entrust a qualified agent to operate. The core HS code for excavator parts is 8429 (parts of excavators), and different types of parts correspond to different sub-codes. It is necessary to confirm the accurate HS code to ensure that the customs declaration documents are consistent with the actual goods.
2. Understand the import access requirements of the target country. Different countries have different access requirements for excavator parts: ① EU market: It is necessary to pass CE certification, which is a mandatory certification requirement, and comply with the EN 474-1 and EN ISO 12100 standards. Non-EU enterprises need to designate a local representative in the EU. ② Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union: It is necessary to pass EAC certification (CU-TR certification) and comply with the TR CU 010/2011 regulations. Technical documents need to be provided in Chinese and Russian, and the equipment needs to be modified for extremely cold working conditions at -30℃. ③ Southeast Asian market: Different countries have different requirements. For example, Vietnam requires Vietnamese manuals and commercial invoices certified by the local chamber of commerce, and Indonesia prohibits the import of second-hand equipment over 10 years old.
3. Prepare complete export documents. The required documents for exporting excavator parts include: basic documents (commercial invoice, packing list, contract, customs declaration power of attorney, bill of lading), technical documents (equipment manual in English or the language of the target country, nameplate photos, quality certificate, inspection report), and certification documents (CE, EAC, etc.) according to the requirements of the target country. It is necessary to ensure that the information on all documents is consistent, including the name, model, quantity, and value of the goods, to avoid customs clearance failure.
4. Do a good job in packaging and quarantine. Excavator parts need to be cleaned and rust-proof before export, and precision parts should be coated with anti-rust oil; the body should be fixed on a wooden or steel chassis, and the contact points should be padded with rubber pads to avoid damage during transportation. If wooden packaging is used, it must be heat-treated or fumigated and marked with the IPPC logo to avoid detention at the destination port.
5. Comply with export tax rebate policies. Excavator parts are applicable to the export VAT refund (exemption) policy, with a general tax rebate rate of 13%. Enterprises need to collect relevant documents in a timely manner and declare the tax rebate to the competent tax authority within the specified time to avoid missing the tax rebate period.
