Shipping a car to Dongguan from the United States.

Few things are more stressful than international moves, particularly when you’ve got to get a car through foreign customs. Between tariffs, documentation, and different vehicle standards, there’s a lot of info to sort through. The good news is that A-1 Auto Transport is here to make the process simple by providing you with top-notch shipping services and all the necessary information about Chinese rules and regulations. Allow our decades of experience to work for you.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Dongguan

To/From	Ground	Ocean	Estimated Time
Dongguan to (New York port) to New York, NY	$275	$2300	5+36 days
Dongguan to (California port) to Los Angeles	$350	$2100	5+24 days
Dongguan to (New York port) to Boston, MA	$400	$2300	5+36 days
Dongguan to (California port) to Portland, OR	$475	$2100	6+24 days
Phoenix, AZ to (California port) to Dongguan	$550	$2100	6+24 days
Detroit, MI to (New York port) to Dongguan	$575	$2300	6+36 days
Dongguan to (New York port) to Atlanta, GA	$700	$2300	6+36 days
Denver, CO to (California port) to Dongguan	$775	$2100	7+24 days
Memphis, TN to (New York port) to Dongguan	$800	$2300	6+36 days
Dongguan to (California port) to Dallas, TX	$1,025	$2100	7+24 days

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

A-1 Auto Transport ships vehicles worldwide. Click Here or call 1-800-518-8708 to get a free, no obligation to buy price quote to ship your car.

Location.

Dongguan is a major industrial city in China’s Pearl River Delta. Numerous international companies like Samsung, Nokia, Nestle, and Coca-Cola have ensured a strong trade infrastructure is in place. Dongguan is a center of rail for the province, and the nearby Port of Guangzhou facilitates water-based shipping to the region.

2 Methods of Shipping, 2 Methods of Delivery.

Roll-on/roll-off shipping – The car will be directly loaded onto the carrier, and secured in place to restrict movement and subsequent damage. It will then be rolled back then off at the destination.
Container shipping – Your vehicle can be transported in a cargo container as well. This provides extra protection at a small surcharge, and may be ideal for those with antique or otherwise expensive and valuable vehicles.

Door-to-door shipping is a delivery method in which the vehicle is collected from your home at your convenience, and delivered to the point of your choice within Dongguan. In terminal-to-terminal shipping, you’ll instead deliver the car to the departure port or rail terminal, and collect it right onsite in Dongguan.

Documentation.

Certain documents are required by Chinese customs officials for vehicle importation. If you’ve got these all on hand, clearing customs should be quite straightforward.

Title and proof of purchase value.
A declaration of the import cargo.
Proof of the vehicle’s age.

Missing or invalid documents may prevent entry of the vehicle into China.

Customs Policy.

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the most important points of China’s customs laws and regulations. Please note – effective July 2010, foreign residents are no longer permitted to import used vehicles.

You must be present in the country at the time of the shipment’s arrival.
Duty is calculated primarily based on the vehicle’s engine displacement. The exact rates can vary considerably.
Foreign companies in China and foreign experts are often exempt from the customs duty on cars.
Only left-hand drive cars are permitted entry into the country.
Cars powered by diesel may not be imported. Jeeps are the sole exception to this rule.

How You Can Prepare the Vehicle.

Preparation is a many-stepped process. There are several simple actions you can take right at home, before sending the vehicle off to be shipped.

Your vehicle will be inspected for foreign organic materials, so make sure it’s completely clean both inside and out.
Please remove personal possessions from the car prior to shipping.
Detachable fittings, such as ski racks, must be removed. Any antennae should be lowered out of the way.
Your fuel tank should be only one-quarter full. This keeps weight to a minimum while still allowing shippers to move the car as needed.
To prevent the battery from draining, please disable any alarm systems.
Ensure that all brakes are functioning at their optimum level.

Written By:Joe Webster

Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.

After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.

With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.

Table of Contents

Shipping a car to Dongguan from the United States.
Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Dongguan
Location.
2 Methods of Shipping, 2 Methods of Delivery.
Documentation.
Customs Policy.
How You Can Prepare the Vehicle.

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