由 lltx1822 Detailed Guide for Shipping Automotive Shock Absorbers from China to Japan by Sea
Japan’s automotive industry has extremely high precision requirements for parts. Taking 30 sets of automotive shock absorbers as an example, the sea shipping process must focus on packaging protection and preparation of compliance documents.
Products must meet JIS D 4101 standards, with each set equipped with a Japanese quality inspection certificate (including damping coefficient and stroke test data). Use moisture-proof plywood boxes for packaging, fixed with PE buffer materials inside to avoid piston rod deformation caused by transportation 颠簸. Mark Japanese “精密機器 取扱い注意” (Precision Equipment – Handle with Care) and JIS certification marks on outer boxes.
Choose weekly routes from Qingdao Port to Yokohama Port with a 3-day voyage, 1 day shorter than Dalian Port. Adopt “door-to-door” service, with goods directly loaded after factory pickup to reduce damage in intermediate links. Apply for “priority berthing” service from the shipping company; paying an additional 5% fee ensures unloading within 24 hours after arrival.
Customs clearance documents include: Japanese-English bilingual commercial invoice, JIS certification report, China-Japan Free Trade Agreement certificate of origin. Japanese customs code 870880000 enjoys zero tariff preference. Inspection rate is approximately 5%, focusing on shock absorber durability test reports. After customs clearance, through Nippon Express’s truck transportation network, delivery from Yokohama to Tokyo Ota Ward auto parts city takes 1 day, with 全程 temperature control (5-35℃) during transportation to avoid seal aging. It is recommended to complete import registration in advance with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to accelerate customs clearance.