Effective Date: 2026
Guangzhou MT Auto Parts provides multiple international shipping solutions to meet different customer needs, including international express, air freight (airport pickup & DDP), and sea freight (port pickup & DDP). All shipping methods are clearly defined below, including shipping time, cost coverage, customs clearance, duties and customer responsibilities.
1. International Express Shipping (DHL / FedEx / UPS)
- Best for: Samples, small orders, urgent auto parts, low weight goods (under 300kg)
- Service type: Door-to-Door DAP service (Taxes & Duties Unpaid)
- What we cover: Pickup, export declaration, international transportation, standard door delivery to customer address.
- Customer responsibility: Buyers are responsible for all destination customs clearance, import duties and VAT incurred during delivery.
- Transit time: 3–7 working days to Europe, America, Southeast Asia
- Features: Fastest shipping, full tracking, safe and stable for small high-value parts.
2. Air Freight to Airport (Airport Pickup)
- Best for: Medium bulk orders, customers with local customs clearance agency
- Service type: Airport-to-Airport (FOB Airport)
- What we cover: Domestic pickup, export customs declaration, air freight cost, airport handling fees in China.
- Customer responsibility: Overseas customs clearance, import duties, VAT, airport pickup, local trucking and warehouse fees.
- Transit time: 7–12 working days
- Features: Cost-effective for medium-large cargo, stable airline space, suitable for formal commercial customs clearance.
3. Air Freight DDP (Door-to-Door Tax Included)
- Best for: Medium volume orders, customers who want zero customs operation
- Service type: Door-to-Door DDP service
- What we cover: All-inclusive cost: pickup, export declaration, air freight, destination customs clearance, all import duties & VAT, local delivery to customer address.
- Customer responsibility: No hidden fees, no customs handling required.
- Transit time: 8–14 working days
- Features: Balance of speed and cost, perfect for bulk auto parts restocking.
4. Sea Freight to Port (Port Pickup)
- Best for: Large bulk orders, wholesale customers, heavy or bulky auto parts
- Service type: Port-to-Port (FOB Port)
- What we cover: Domestic trucking, terminal charges, export declaration, ocean freight.
- Customer responsibility: Destination port clearance, import duties, VAT, destination port fees, trucking, warehouse and demurrage charges.
- Transit time: 25–40 working days (depends on destination)
- Features: Lowest shipping cost for large volume goods, formal and safe for branded OEM auto parts.
5. Sea Freight DDP (Door-to-Door Tax Included)
- Best for: Large stock orders, e-commerce bulk shipments, customers without local clearance team
- Service type: Door-to-Door DDP full service
- What we cover: All costs including domestic logistics, ocean freight, destination customs clearance, all import taxes, customs duties, and final door delivery.
- Customer responsibility: No extra cost, no customs procedure required.
- Transit time: 30–45 working days
- Features: Most economical door-to-door solution for large quantity auto parts.
6. Platform-Integrated Priority Line (Customs & Tax Optimized)
- Target Regions: UK, Australia, European Union, and Brazil.
- Mechanism: We leverage our AliExpress/4PX logistics integration to support pre-paid tax schemes (IOSS/VAT). This avoids unexpected customs delays and high brokerage fees.
- Cost Advantage: Typically 50% lower cost compared to DHL/FedEx for medium-sized parts.
- Proven Transit Times: 5-7 days to the UK, 8-10 days to Australia.
- How it works: Contact us via WhatsApp to request a "Platform-Safe Payment Link" for optimized clearance.