How do I buy used car parts from the UK and ship them to China?
Send your parts list and destination to a UK supplier who inspects stock, agree the items and codes, then consolidate everything into one shipment rather than posting items separately. A commercial invoice and packing list clear customs, and duty is handled at the China end.
- Main entry point: Shanghai, Ningbo and Guangzhou
- Consolidating into one container is far cheaper per item
- Confirm engine and gearbox codes before anything ships
- Commercial invoice and packing list travel with the load
- Duty and clearance are set in China, not the UK
China is a different proposition to the African routes. Demand centres on European marque parts — particularly German — for a fast-growing prestige and performance aftermarket, alongside genuine interest in salvage vehicles and recoverable components.
What sells in China
Buying what the market actually wants is the whole game. In China, demand concentrates on:
- BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and VW — the strongest demand by far
- Land Rover and Jaguar
- Performance and drivetrain components
- Salvage vehicles for parts recovery
- Rare and discontinued European parts
Ports and routing
Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan and Guangzhou handle the bulk of container traffic.
Documentation standards are strict, and customs classification is taken seriously. Descriptions on the commercial invoice need to be precise, not generic — see export paperwork explained.
Buyers here are frequently trade rather than end users, buying to supply their own aftermarket. That means larger, more repeatable orders once a relationship is established, but a more demanding first order.
What we can supply
- Engines & gearboxes
- Body & panels
- Electrical & batteries
- Alloys & tyres
- Whole vehicles & vans
- Salvage & breaking
Getting a quote
Send your buying list and your destination city. We will tell you what we hold regularly, what has to be sourced to order, and what the whole load will cost delivered — not just the sea rate. If you are new to the route, start with how to set an export business up and our step-by-step export guide.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about buying, selling and shipping car parts with LJ Auto.
How much does it cost to ship car parts to China?
It depends on volume far more than item count, because freight is priced by space. A shared container suits smaller orders and a full container is much cheaper per item once you can fill one. Send your parts list and destination city for a quote.
Which port do shipments to China arrive at?
Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan and Guangzhou handle the bulk of container traffic.
Can you ship a whole salvage vehicle to China?
Yes. We export whole salvage vehicles and vans as well as loose parts, and both can travel in the same container — usually the cheapest configuration per item.
What paperwork comes with the shipment?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, which is what your clearing agent presents at the China end. Import duty and clearance procedures are set locally, so confirm them with your agent before the container sails.
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Send an enquiry or ask for the stock list
Tell us the part, the vehicle or the container you need — we’ll come back with availability, pricing and shipping to your country.