What documents are needed to clear customs for cars from China?

<p><b>Short answer:</b> to clear a car shipped from China you typically need the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading (or CMR), certificate of origin, and - depending on the destination - a conformity/certification document. We prepare the export-side documents and your broker adds the local ones.</p><h2>Export-side documents (we provide)</h2><ul><li>Commercial invoice (with the real declared value).</li><li>Packing list.</li><li>Bill of lading or CMR / railway transport document.</li><li>Certificate of origin.</li></ul><h2>Destination-side documents (your broker)</h2><ul><li>Customs declaration and duty/VAT payment.</li><li>Technical conformity (e.g. SBKTS in Russia, or local equivalent in CIS markets).</li><li>Registration and insurance.</li></ul><h2>Why accurate invoices matter</h2><p>Customs assess duty on the declared value, so the invoice should reflect the real vehicle. We quote the true unit price so the documents line up with valuation and clearing runs smoothly.</p><p>Browse <a href='/catalog'>the catalog</a> or <a href='/contact'>ask about documents for your destination</a>.</p>