Elevators are an essential tool in everyday life, used to move people and goods quickly and safely within a building or between different floors. This guide details how to import and ship elevators from China to your country. I hope this will help you.

Elevator introduction

An elevator is a transportation device designed to move people and goods quickly and safely in multi-story buildings. It consists of several key components, including an electric motor, control system, traction system, door system, car and safety device. Although its construction principle is similar to conventional mechanical equipment, it has higher requirements in terms of safety, reliability, comfort, efficiency and intelligent management.

Composition of elevator

Motor and drive system: The motor is the power source of the elevator, and drives the elevator through the drive system (including the reducer, transmission wheel, wire rope).

Control system: including operation panel, button, electronic controller, etc., to control the operation and parking of the elevator.

Door system: including elevator door, car door, door lock device, to ensure the safety of passengers in and out of the elevator.

Car and supporting facilities: The car is the carrier of the elevator, made of steel and stainless steel, equipped with lighting, ventilation equipment and alarm devices.

What are the common categories of elevators?

Passenger elevator: used to transport people, common in residential buildings, office buildings, shopping malls, etc.

Cargo elevator: specially used to transport goods, usually with a larger load, common in factories, warehouses, etc.

Sightseeing elevator: The elevator car is generally transparent glass to provide viewing experience, which is commonly found in hotels, shopping malls, tourist attractions, etc.

Escalators: Used to transport passengers for short distances, commonly found in subway stations, airports, shopping malls, etc.

Medical elevator: Designed for transporting medical equipment and patients, the car is long and narrow.

The hydraulic elevator uses the fluid in the hydraulic cylinder to push the elevator car up and down. Suitable for low-rise buildings, smooth operation, installation and maintenance is relatively simple, but the speed is slow.

Dc elevator: The use of DC motor drive elevator, speed performance is good, high stability, suitable for the need for precise control occasions

Pinion and rack elevator: The use of gear and rack mesh to achieve lift elevator. Usually used for vertical transport in industry or construction sites, it can adapt to harsh environments.

Screw elevator: Screw and nut rotate to drive the elevator up and down. It is mostly used in household elevators or small elevators, with compact structure and small space

Ac elevator: The elevator driven by AC motor is widely used in all kinds of buildings, with high reliability and high efficiency

Why import elevators from China

Variety of choices: a variety of types, a variety of brands of elevator to choose from.

Fast delivery: China's manufacturing industry is developed, and the production and delivery cycle is short.

Reliable quality: After years of development, the technical level and product quality of China's elevator manufacturing industry have reached the international advanced level.

Price advantage: Compared with developed countries such as Europe and the United States, China's elevator price advantage is obvious, suitable for customers with limited budgets, but the pursuit of high quality.

How to import elevator from China?

Select supplier

Visit the official website of the China Elevator Industry Association (or other related industry associations) for a list of member companies, which are often the leaders in the elevator industry.

Through exhibitions, seminars and other activities held by the government or industry associations, contact elevator manufacturers and suppliers directly to obtain the latest product information and contact information.

Professional websites and e-commerce platforms in the elevator industry, such as Tuoxuan network, Alibaba, etc., have a large number of elevator supplier information on these platforms, which can be easily screened and compared.

Clear requirements:

Detailed list of elevator specifications, models, quantities, technical parameters, functional requirements, etc.

Confirm delivery time and place.

Contract clause

Price: Determine the unit price, total price and payment method (such as letter of credit, T/T wire transfer, etc.).

Delivery time: Specify delivery time and location.

Packing and transportation: Confirm the packing method, transportation method (such as FOB, CIF, etc.) and insurance liability.

After-sales service: including warranty period, maintenance service, technical support, etc.

Liability for breach of contract: Clarify the rights and responsibilities of each party.

Understand the law

Obtain the necessary import licenses and certifications (such as elevator safety certification, installation permit, etc.) according to the regulations of your country.

Pay the appropriate customs duties and other fees according to the tariff policy of your country.

Customs clearance for imports of elevators from China

Packing list: Detailed packing list of elevator and accessories.

Invoice: The original invoice or commercial invoice for the purchase of the elevator.

Contract: A purchase contract signed by a buyer and a seller.

Import and export right: the importer must have the import and export right or entrust a qualified agency to handle.

Power of attorney for inspection and declaration: If you entrust an agency to handle the formalities for inspection and declaration, you must provide a power of attorney.

How to transport an elevator from China to your country

Choose the right mode of transport: According to the number of goods, volume, transportation time and other factors, choose the right mode of transport, such as sea, air or land transport.

Arrange transportation and insurance: Arrange transportation and insurance of goods in consultation with Chinese suppliers.

Tracking the status of goods: Through the tracking system of China freight forwarding company, you can know the transportation status of goods in real time.

Customs clearance and delivery: After the goods arrive at the destination country, they must go through the customs clearance and delivery procedures in accordance with the local customs regulations.

Choose the right mode of transport (e.g. sea, air, etc.) to transport the elevator from China to your country. When choosing a transportation company, you can consider its transportation experience, service quality, price and other factors. Transport companies usually provide a range of services such as pick-up, packaging, customs clearance, transportation and home delivery to reduce your burden.