LTS Corp.
FAQ
Q 1. What special inspections are required when exporting electric vehicles?
Electric vehicles are classified as hazardous cargo due to their high-voltage batteries, and each shipping company and inspection agency requires separate shipping standards and documentation requirements to ensure safety.
Q2. How is the container loading of vehicles done?
The vehicle will be loaded into the container by a specialized vehicle loading company, and the vehicle will be secured to the container to prevent movement after loading.
Q3. What is the procedure for shipping hazardous materials?
After confirming with the shipping company or airline whether the goods are eligible for shipment, the relevant documents are submitted to the hazardous materials inspection office, where they undergo inspection before being loaded onto ships or planes. Furthermore, it's important to prevent export delays by conducting pre-inspections and confirming customs clearance standards.
Ongoing Support Plan
Based on our experience exporting numerous electric vehicles, we have systematically documented and documented the requirements of each shipping company and inspector, item by item. Based on this, we have developed an internal manual to enable rapid response to similar tasks in the future.
We also continuously update and share information with our clients, enhancing our expertise and reliability.
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Export of electric vehicles for repair purposes
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Background
Electric vehicles are classified as Class 9 hazardous materials under IMO standards due to their lithium-ion batteries. Consequently, each shipping company and inspection agency has its own unique response manual.
In this process, inspectors frequently request additional documentation and modify packaging methods based on their individual judgments, demonstrating the limitations of prior preparation alone.
Check Every Stage of the Process with Photos.
Exports of electric vehicles for repair purposes begin with preparation of relevant documentation, including a repair contract, followed by packaging and shipping according to Class 9 hazardous materials standards. IMDG inspections are required based on shipping company and inspector requirements. Furthermore, specifying "re-import after repair" in the export declaration establishes the basis for conditional duty-free exemption.
Challenge Faced
In the process of exporting imported electric vehicles overseas for repair purposes, each shipping company had different standards for handling electric vehicles (dangerous goods), and each dangerous goods inspector had different required documents and verification procedures, which frequently resulted in delays and schedule confusion. In addition, changing requirements on the day of container loading and inspection caused confusion on site.
Solution
To reduce on-site confusion, LTS established a work process that maintains real-time communication with inspectors during container loading operations and allows for immediate response to their requests.
This accelerated on-site assessment and response times, including attaching hazardous material labels, issuing inventory reports, and adjusting loading locations. This enabled LTS to adhere to the shipping schedule without delays in inspections.