I. Current Situation and Core Pain Points of the Brake Pad Import Industry

With the number of motor vehicles in China exceeding 320 million (data as of 2023), brake pads, as essential consumables in the automotive aftermarket, have a continuously growing import demand. High - end European and American brands (such as Brembo, Ferodo, Textar) and high - cost - performance products from Southeast Asia account for more than 60% of the domestic import market share. However, enterprises generally face the following problems during the import process:
1.Technical Barriers: Multiple compliance requirements such as EU ECE R90 certification, US DOT standard, and China GB 5763 mandatory certification;
2.Tariff Policy: Differences in HS codes for classifying brake pads of different materials (metal/ceramic/composite materials) (such as 8708.30/8708.40), and the import tariff fluctuates in the range of 6% - 12%;
3.Supply Chain Risks: Delays in the delivery cycle of overseas factories,Maritime TransportationRisk of out - of - stock due to tight shipping space during peak seasons.

II. Disassembly of Key Nodes in the Whole Process of Brake Pad Import

Stage 1: Supplier Qualification Review and Contract Negotiation

• Verification of Certification Documents: Focus on verifying the E - mark certificate, friction coefficient test report, and ROHS environmental protection inspection documents issued by the original factory
• Optimization of trade terms:: It is recommended to use the FOB term to lock in logistics costs and require the supplier to provide video of quality spot - checks for each factory - produced batch
• Stories: When a certain customer imported German ceramic brake pads, through on - site factory inspection by the European office of the agent, it was found that the supplier had not updated the 2022 version of the ECE R90 standard certification, successfully avoiding the risk of a $200,000 order.

Phase Two:International LogisticsAnd Customs Clearance Solution Design
1.Selection of transportation methods

• Full - container - load (FCL) sea freight (suitable for orders of more than 1000 sets, with a 30% cost reduction)
• Air Transportation+Stocking in bonded warehouses (for urgent replenishment needs)
  2.List of Core Documents for Customs Clearance
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:(A statement indicating non - second - hand refurbished parts is required)
• Chinese MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) (emphasis on marking that the asbestos content is 0%)
• Import license (The commodity inspection number must be consistent with that printed on the product packaging)

Phase Three: Domestic Landing Services

• VAT Deduction: Optimizing tax costs through the "one-day tour" model of comprehensive bonded zones
• Response to Market Supervision: Assist in preparing (non - four - stage) filing materials

III.Import RepresentationFive Value - added Modules of Services

1.Compliance Monitoring
Real - time early warning of HS code adjustment risks. In 2023, due to incorrect classification of declared materials for a certain Italian brake pad, the agency company completed the amended declaration within 3 hours, avoiding an administrative penalty of 72,000 yuan.

2.Cost optimization model
The tariff system built based on historical data shows:

3.Emergency response mechanism
Establish emergency networks in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. During the peak period of shipping delays in 2022, successfully implemented "ocean-to-air" solutions for 32 clients.China-Europe Railway ExpressThe solution reduces the average delivery cycle by 18 days.

IV. Industry Trends

Mexico, Vietnam, and other emerging production hubs are leveraging the USMCA and RCEP agreements to gradually establish a model of "local production +Entrepot TradeThe new model of "..." reduces tariff costs by 5-8 percentage points compared to direct imports from Europe and America.