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EVtoUCorolla Export

The Toyota Corolla export process, step by step

An export order moves through six stages: inquiry, communication and quotation, order confirmation, inspection, shipping, and after-sales service. In-stock vehicles can ship within 10 working days after payment; the sea voyage to your port comes on top.

Our service process

  1. 1

    Inquiry

    You send the model, trim, quantity, colours and destination — by WhatsApp, email or the form.

  2. 2

    Communication

    We confirm availability, recommend trims for your market and quote FOB China or CIF your port.

  3. 3

    Order confirmation

    We issue a Proforma Invoice (PI). Payment terms are agreed and written on the PI before you pay.

  4. 4

    Inspection

    Vehicles are prepared and inspected; export compliance and customs clearance are handled in China.

  5. 5

    Shipping

    Ro-Ro or container. You receive a photo or video at each milestone and the shipping documents.

  6. 6

    After-sales service

    We stay your contact after delivery for follow-up questions and repeat orders.

FOB or CIF: which should you choose?

  • FOB (Free On Board) — we clear the car for export and load it on the vessel in China; you book and pay the sea freight. Choose it if you already have a forwarder.
  • CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) — we also pay sea freight and insurance to your named port. Choose it for a first order or a single, all-in price.
  • Under both rules the risk passes to you once the goods are on board in China. Both are defined in the ICC’s Incoterms 2020; for a full comparison see FOB vs CIF for car shipping.

What should be on your Proforma Invoice?

  • Exact model year, trim and colour split
  • Quantity and unit price
  • Incoterm with named port, e.g. “CIF Lagos (Apapa), Incoterms 2020”
  • Payment terms and bank details
  • Shipping method and estimated departure
  • The shipping and customs documents you will receive

If your country, bank or buyer needs a specific certificate or pre-shipment inspection, tell us before the PI is issued so it can be included.

Ro-Ro or container shipping

Ro-Ro vessels carry cars driven on board; containers protect the paint and let you mix models in one box. For container orders we help optimise loading to save on shipping costs. Shipping fee and delivery date are negotiated for each order.
Corollas on a two-level rack inside a container
Corollas on a two-level rack inside a container
Ro-Ro vehicle carrier loading at the port
Ro-Ro vehicle carrier loading at the port
Car carriers moving vehicles to the terminal
Car carriers moving vehicles to the terminal

How long does the whole process take?

In-stock vehicles: shipment can be arranged within 10 working days after payment. Custom or specific models depend on sourcing and preparation. Sea transit time depends on the route; ask sales for a confirmed timeline to your port.

Who pays import duty?

The buyer, under both FOB and CIF, unless agreed otherwise in writing. Check current rates with your clearing agent — our market notes link to the relevant authorities.

Can I order a single car first?

Yes. The minimum order is 1 unit, and trial orders are welcome for new partners.

Ready for a quote?

We will quote both FOB and CIF so you can compare.

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