Export · Global
Used machinery & equipment export
Used machinery is exportable from China, but it carries extra compliance steps on both sides of the ocean. Get these right and the cargo clears; skip them and it sits.
1. Confirm export eligibility
Check the HS code and its regulatory conditions. Confirm the item is not on the prohibited used-machinery list. Some categories need an export licence (O证).
2. Pre-shipment inspection (CCIC)
Used equipment leaving China needs a CCIC Pre-Shipment Inspection certificate covering safety, environmental and condition checks. Book 7–10 working days ahead.
3. Export licence & clearance docs
Where required, apply for the export licence via MOFCOM. Statutory-inspection items also need an Export Commodity Inspection Certificate (出境货物通关单).
4. The document set
Commercial Invoice marked USED with make year, HS code, CIF value and depreciation; Packing List; B/L noting 'Used Machinery'; IPPC-stamped wood packaging; and FORM E / RCEP for FTA duty relief.
5. Destination import rules
Many markets cap age at ~10 years and require a local import licence, TIN and valuation on CIF. Declare the same figures across invoice, packing list and B/L to avoid re-assessment.
6. Packaging & shipping
Clean off oil and dirt (avoid 'waste' classification), keep nameplates clear, label 'USED · MADE IN CHINA', and use flat-rack / framework containers for oversize pieces.