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Importing Excavator Attachments from China: A Buyer’s Checklist

How to import excavator attachments from a Chinese factory: specifications, drawings, inspection, packing, HS codes, shipping terms and after-sales support.

Excavator attachments packed on pallets ready for export shipping
Short answerTo import excavator attachments from China safely: send the carrier model and pin dimensions, approve a drawing before production, agree on material grades, request a pressure test report and outgoing-inspection video, confirm export packing and the HS code, choose clear Incoterms (FOB/CIF/DAP), and make sure spare parts and remote technical support are included.

1. Specify the carrier, not just the attachment

Attachments must fit the machine. Always send the excavator make, model and operating weight, pin diameter, pin-to-pin distance, arm width and auxiliary hydraulic data. A good factory will return a drawing for approval.

2. Agree on materials in writing

Ask for steel grades: Q345B for structures, NM400/Hardox-class wear plate for cutting edges and tines, 20CrMo/42CrMo for breaker pistons and chisels, and the seal brand.

3. Inspection and testing

  • Pressure test of every hydraulic unit, with a test report.
  • Outgoing-inspection video before packing.
  • Optional third-party inspection (e.g. SGS).

4. Packing and documents

Attachments are usually shipped on fumigation-free plywood pallets or in wooden cases, wrapped in film and strapped. Typical documents: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and CE declaration when required. Breakers are commonly declared under HS 8431, some hydraulic tools under 8412 – confirm with your customs broker.

5. Shipping terms

FOB Shanghai/Qingdao is common for buyers with their own forwarder; CIF or DAP if you want the factory to arrange freight. Small items ship by air or express.

6. After-sales support

Confirm the warranty period (ours is 12 months), the availability of seal kits and wear parts, and video or online technical support. We keep common spare parts in stock and ship them by express.

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