OEM authorization
Some destination markets require an official letter from the vehicle manufacturer authorizing the export. Certified exporters on Carvia are responsible for obtaining this documentation where required.
Compliance / Buyer Safety
Buyer Safety and Compliance Center
How Carvia protects overseas buyers through platform-verified listings, certified-exporter fulfillment, compliance gates, and controlled communication channels. No direct P2P transactions.
Verified
Source check
Vehicle source, existence, and authorization are confirmed before a listing reaches Active status.
Screened
Compliance gate
Export eligibility, destination admissibility, and document completeness are checked for every vehicle.
Locked
Private data
Supplier floor price, contact details, and raw sourcing notes are never exposed to buyers. Platform data walls enforced.
Certified
Exporter model
All buyer transactions go through a certified exporter — no direct buyer-to-private-seller contact.
No bare P2P
Why Carvia does not allow direct buyer-to-seller transactions
In unverified China vehicle export markets, buyers risk paying for vehicles that don't exist, receiving vehicles that don't match the listing, or losing funds through fraudulent payment instructions. Carvia's certified-exporter model is designed to remove these risks by inserting a verified intermediary at every transaction point.
Supplier contact details and floor prices are never shown to buyers — Private Seller Data Locked.
All quote requests are routed to certified exporters who have passed a platform compliance review.
Payment instructions must come through the certified exporter's official channel — never from unverified messaging outside the platform.
The Export Ready Score is platform-verified, not seller-declared, so buyers can trust the compliance rating they see.
China's 180-day rule
New-vehicle export policy — what buyers must know
China's 180-day export eligibility rule affects new and near-new vehicles. A vehicle registered in China is generally not eligible for export until 180 days after its initial registration date. Certified exporters on Carvia are responsible for confirming export eligibility before accepting a new-vehicle order.
New vehicles (0 km, unregistered) are generally eligible for export through standard channels without the 180-day wait.
Vehicles registered in China's domestic market must wait 180 days from registration date before export application can be filed.
Near-new and lightly used vehicles sourced from leasing companies, manufacturer channels, or test-drive fleets may have specific eligibility conditions — always confirm with your certified exporter.
Carvia's compliance gate flags vehicles that do not yet meet the 180-day rule and shows Export Locked status until eligibility is confirmed.
EV import requirements
Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle compliance
Charging standard compatibility
China's GB/T DC fast-charging standard differs from CCS1, CCS2, and CHAdeMO standards used in other markets. Buyers should confirm local charging infrastructure compatibility before ordering an EV.
Battery certification
Destination markets may require UN38.3 battery certification or local homologation for lithium battery transport and vehicle registration. Your certified exporter should confirm the documentation available.
Destination emissions and type approval
Some markets require local type approval or emissions compliance certification before an imported vehicle can be registered. EV homologation requirements vary significantly by country.
What every buyer should confirm
Buyer safety checklist
Use official platform channels only
All quotation, payment, document, and shipment communication should occur through the certified exporter's platform-verified contact channel.
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Review the vehicle passport
Check the Export Ready Score, document status, condition photos, CIF range breakdown, and compliance flags before accepting any quote.
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Confirm destination-market rules
Local vehicle age limits, emissions standards, EV charging compatibility, steering-side requirements, and import duties all affect whether a vehicle is the right choice for your market.
Keep a traceable record
Retain all quotation, invoice, payment confirmation, logistics, and document communications in a single traceable record throughout the transaction.
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