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title: "Which companies act as agents for exporting cars?"
description: "Our company plans to export a batch of new energy vehicles to Southeast Asia, but we don't have import and export business rights. We want to entrust a company specializing in car export to handle the operation. However, there are many unqualified companies in the market. How can we screen out reliable agents? What risk points should we pay special attention to during the cooperation?"
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# Which companies act as agents for exporting cars?

## Question

 Our company plans to export a batch of products.The car went to Southeast Asia, but it didn't make it there.We want to entrust a company to handle the export of our cars, but there are many unscrupulous agents in the market. How can we identify reliable agents? What risk points should we pay special attention to during the cooperation? 

## Answers
                            
### Answer 1 — Best Answer

When selecting a car export agency，the first priority is to verify whether they possess the "Motor Vehicle Export Qualification". The Ministry of Commerce annually publishes the "List of Enterprises Meeting the Conditions for Applying for Motor Vehicle Export Licenses"，which constitutes a mandatory threshold. It is essential to confirm that the agent's business license includes "car export" in its scope of operations，and whether they have stable cooperative resources with customs declaration agencies. For new energy vehicle exports，special attention should be paid to the qualification of "Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Enterprises and Product Access"，as well as compliance with the technical regulations of the destination country. It is crucial to clearly define in the contract the responsibilities for HS code classification (8703 or 8704 series)，the party responsible for paying commodity inspection fees，and the breach of contract liability resulting from failed customs clearance due to licensing issues. It is recommended to require the agent to provide copies of customs declaration documents from past export cases as evidence to avoid encountering "shell agents".

**status:** accepted
**Author:** Eric Zhou
**Date:** 2026-01-14

### Answer 2

From a logistics practical perspective, the core value of car export agents lies in their port resources and shipping experience. It is essential to confirm whether the agent is familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of both RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) and container shipping models. RoRo is suitable for bulk vehicle shipments, but the sailing schedule is unstable; containers are suitable for mixed shipments or small vehicle quantities, but the reinforcement cost is high. It is crucial to stipulate Incoterms clauses in the contract. For novices, it is recommended to choose CIF or DDP to transfer the risks of sea freight and destination port customs clearance to the agent. At the same time, confirm whether the agent can provide "one-stop service", including booking, terminal storage, supervising loading, origin certificate, and bill of lading confirmation. Particular attention should be paid to the timeliness of pre-declaring the VIN code of the vehicles, as delays may result in the entire batch of goods being unable to board the ship.

**status:** suggested
**Author:** Kevin Lin
**Date:** 2026-01-14

### Answer 3

In business negotiations, don't be fooled by "lump-sum prices". A reliable agent will always break down the costs in detail. It's recommended to request a detailed quote from the agent, including: license handling fees, customs declaration fees, ocean freight charges, and destination port miscellaneous fees. For payment methods, opt for "phased payments": pay a 30% deposit after signing the contract, then 40% upon obtaining the export license, and the remaining balance after loading the goods based on the bill of lading copy. The contract must clearly define the agent's obligations, especially the clause that "if the agent's qualifications or operational errors result in export failure, they must refund the full amount and compensate for losses". Additionally, prioritize selecting agents with OEM cooperation backgrounds. Such companies typically have complete qualifications and standardized operational procedures. Although their prices may be slightly higher, they can avoid 90% of potential disputes. Before cooperation, conduct on-site inspections of their offices and warehouses to avoid relying solely on online promotions.

**status:** suggested
**Author:** Andy Guo
**Date:** 2026-01-14

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