For overseas dealers, importers, and showroom operators, the first step in sourcing vehicles from China is often not choosing a model, but first figuring out one thing: how much will it cost to have this vehicle delivered to my designated port?
The answer to that calculation is the CIF price — Cost, Insurance, and Freight. But CIF is not a fixed number. It depends on multiple variables such as the destination port, vehicle version, configuration options, and purchase quantity. If the information provided during the inquiry is incomplete, the response you receive will either be vague or lead to repeated back-and-forth clarifications, wasting valuable time.
Jinyu’s independent website was built precisely to solve this communication efficiency problem. It is itself a comprehensive service platform for Chinese automobile exports, covering vehicle display, country-specific market solutions, CBT testing and certification, export process explanations, and export project undertaking. CIF price inquiry is one of the most important conversion steps on the platform.
Below, we break down five practical steps to efficiently obtain a CIF quote through Jinyu’s independent website.
Step 1: Page Entry Points That Support Inquiries
On jinyuautos.com, there are three types of pages designed with dedicated entry points for CIF inquiries:
- Vehicle pages (e.g., dedicated pages for AITO M9, M8, M7): If you have already locked in a specific model, go directly to the corresponding vehicle page and click the “Get Pricing” button. The system will automatically associate the model information, reducing repeated form filling.
- Country pages (e.g., UAE, Kazakhstan, Cambodia, etc.): If you have already identified your target market, enter the corresponding country page. These pages already include common logistics routes and import considerations for that port, so the quote result will better match your actual situation.
- Stock list page : If you want to first browse the currently available vehicle inventory before deciding which car to inquire about, the stock list page also provides a quote entry point, which is especially suitable for trial order customers.
Step 2: Prepare These 7 Pieces of Information Before Inquiring
The CIF inquiry form on the platform is not designed arbitrarily. Every required field corresponds to a key step in the export process. Before clicking “Get Pricing”, please have the following information ready:
- Destination country / city — determines import feasibility and basic ocean freight.
- Destination port — for example, Jebel Ali, Aqaba, Santos, etc. Freight costs vary greatly between different ports, so this must be provided.
- Vehicle model of interest — AITO M9, M8, M7, or M5? Once locked in, the form will automatically match the corresponding version options.
- Purchase quantity — a single unit for trial order or bulk purchase? The unit price and payment terms will differ accordingly.
- Energy type (EV or EREV) — pure electric or extended-range? This affects charging adaptability and user acceptance in the target market.
- Buyer type — are you a dealer, importer, showroom operator, or fleet purchaser? This determines the subsequent service level and pricing plan.
- WhatsApp or Email — ensures the sales team can contact you within 2 hours.
In addition, the form has two optional fields: “Target budget” and “Import requirements”. Although not mandatory, filling them in can significantly improve the specificity of the quote, for example, by informing us in advance whether you need GCC certification, right-hand drive vehicles, or special documentation.
Step 3: Submit the Form or Start a WhatsApp Chat — Two Flexible Paths
In the inquiry form, fill in the 7 required pieces of information above. After submission, the system automatically records the source page, vehicle model, country, and other parameters.
- If you have doubts about import policies, you can first submit a feasibility check. The sales team will, based on your destination port and vehicle model, inform you of potential risks regarding certification, documentation, warranty, etc., and then provide a CIF reference quote.
- “Contact By Whats App” — Clicking this directly jumps to WhatsApp, suitable for customers who prefer instant communication.
- Regardless of which method you choose, please be sure to completely fill in all form fields.
Step 4: After Receiving the Quote, Check These 4 Key Points
When you receive the CIF quotation email or WhatsApp message from Jinyu’s export team, please carefully review the following to ensure the quote is transparent and actionable:
- Quote validity period — Ocean freight and exchange rates fluctuate frequently. Typically, the quote is valid for 15–30 days. Please make your decision within the validity period.
- Cost breakdown — Are the vehicle cost, ocean freight, and insurance listed separately? If there are short-distance logistics or documentation fees, they should also be clearly stated to avoid hidden costs.
- Payment terms — For example, “30% deposit, balance against copy of bill of lading.” This is industry practice. Confirm it is acceptable before arranging payment.
Ready?
If you have already determined your destination port and the vehicle model you are interested in, you can now visit the corresponding country page or vehicle page on jinyuautos.com, click “Get Pricing”, and our export team will respond to your request within 2 hours.
