What contract terms protect dealers when importing Chinese cars in multiple batches?

When importing cars in multiple batches, dealers should include these protective terms in the contract:

• Batch pricing and validity: Agree per-batch pricing, currency, and validity period. This prevents price changes between batches.
• Inspection rights per batch: Specify that each batch undergoes pre-shipment inspection (e.g., SGS/BV) at the exporter’s cost or shared cost, with a right to reject non-conforming units.
• Payment schedule tied to milestones: For example, 20-30% deposit per batch, 40-50% after vehicle confirmation and VIN assignment, balance before shipment or against shipping documents.
• Cancellation and force majeure: Define conditions for batch cancellation, penalties, and force majeure events (e.g., factory shutdowns, export restrictions).
• Dispute resolution: Choose a neutral arbitration forum (e.g., CIETAC) and governing law.

Starvia includes these terms in its standard export agreements and offers flexible batch scheduling for repeat buyers. For more details, see our Export Process page.