Description: Andaxun specializes in shipping automotive fans from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to Italy by sea! Choose from FCL (Less than Container Load) options, specialize in exporting automotive parts, and handle E/e-Mark certification and customs clearance documents. Double clear and tax inclusive direct delivery to Genoa and Naples ports, door-to-door delivery to Rome, Milan, and Turin. Strictly moisture-proof and shockproof packaging, supporting FBA warehousing, and ensuring cabin availability during peak seasons. The price is negotiable and the delivery time is 30-45 days. Help you efficiently explore the Southern European auto parts market!

The backbone of the Italian automotive industry is Turin's designs and Modena's sports cars, supported by a nationwide supply chain of components. When exporting car fans such as cooling fans and air conditioning blowers to Italy, the most crucial document in customs clearance is not the invoice, but the ECE R10 certification certificate and the E mark on the product - the strictness of Italian customs in this audit ranks among the top in Europe. Andaxun International Logistics has been focusing on Guangzhou Shenzhen Dongguan auto parts sea freight for more than ten years, providing full container load/less than container load, double clearance and tax inclusive, door-to-door full chain services to help you connect directly to the Apennine Peninsula.

1、 Shipping time and price of car fans from Shenzhen to Italy by sea: Genoa Express, calculated on a per order basis

The main ports in Italy, Genoa, Naples, and Venice, have container ships departing from southern China every week. We will discuss on a case by case basis, based on the cargo volume (FCL/LCL), whether the fan comes with an electronic module, and the urgency of shipment, to match the first-hand cabin space of MSC, COSCO, ZIM and other shipping companies. One fixed price package: domestic trailer customs clearance+ocean freight+Italian import customs clearance+22% value-added tax+final delivery.

|FCL | 30-40 days | Shenzhen direct flight to Genoa/Naples (25-30 days), customs clearance delivery takes 5-8 days|

|LCL | 32-45 days | Shenzhen consolidation, Genoa distribution, land transportation to Milan, Rome, Turin|

|Door to door | 35-50 days | Covering the entire Italy, with next day delivery to Milan city center|

-Peak season reminder: Cabin availability is tight from June to September, it is recommended to book 4 weeks in advance. In 2026, the situation in the Red Sea is fluctuating. The route around Cape of Good Hope takes 42-48 days but has sufficient space, while the direct route to Suez takes 28-32 days but has a high premium, which can be chosen according to demand.

-Quick overview of taxes and fees: HS 8414.51/8414.59, tariffs on motor components ranging from 0% to 17% (average 4.2%); Goods with a value ≤ 150 euros are exempt from customs duties. VAT 22% (calculated based on CIF+tariff). There is an Italian tax number that can apply for VAT deferral, but it is not actually paid during customs clearance and can be deducted quarterly; Our company will handle the payment without a tax number.

2、 Shenzhen to Italy car fan sea freight customs clearance documents: E-mark is a hard indicator

Household electric fans must be CE certified, while car fans must hold an E/e-Mark (ECE R10) certificate and have an indelible E mark engraved on the product (e.g. E4 Netherlands, E2 France). The Italian customs system is networked for verification, but there is a lack of immediate deduction.

1. Key points of ECE R10 certification:

-Testing: broadband/narrowband radiation, anti-interference, transient conduction, simulated waveform (5 EMC)

-Cycle: 3-5 months, it is recommended to start half a year before shipment

-Materials: IATF 16949 Automotive Industry Quality System Certificate (stricter than ISO9001, missing requires factory audit, extended cycle), PCB diagram, BOM list, 2 samples

-Attention: Starting from October 2002, EMC certification for vehicle components is no longer applicable to CE self declaration, and an E-mark certificate must be issued by an EU authorized agency

2. Basic documents (our company offers free pre-approval):

-Commercial invoice (in English/Italian, with 10 digit HS code, CIF price, EORI number of both parties, and the product name written as "Automotive Cooling Fan")

-Packing list (details of each box, separate columns for different models)

-Certificate of Origin, Original Bill of Lading, EORI Number (if not available, our company will handle the clearance)

3. Customs clearance process (handled by Genoa Cooperative Bank):

1. Complete the ICS2 declaration 24 hours before departure, and the HS code and product name must be accurately matched (vague words such as "accessories" are prohibited).

2. Electronic customs declaration, Italian customs online verification of E-mark authenticity and production consistency documents.

3. Payment of customs duties and 22% VAT on behalf of others, with complete documentation and release on the same day (2-3 days for random inspection).

4. DPD/Italian Post delivers throughout the country.

3、 Shipping packaging requirements for car fans from Shenzhen to Italy: rust and moisture prevention, four layer reinforcement

The Mediterranean route has a long voyage and high humidity, and Italy implements IPPC standards for wooden packaging. The packaging must achieve:

|Inner layer | Pearl cotton wraps tightly around the body and fan blades, and the motor shaft is coated with anti rust oil; Electronic control unit with anti-static bag; Fill the gap with foam and shake<1cm|

|Middle layer | Place desiccants diagonally inside the box (≥ 100g per box), and cover metal parts with VCI rust proof bags; Make ventilation holes on the side panel of the cardboard box.  |

|Outer layer | Five layer double anti corrugated box (compressive strength ≥ 200kg), sealed with "H" letters, tape width ≥ 5cm; labeled with "Fragile", "Upward", and "Keep Dry" in both Chinese and English.  |

|Wooden packaging | Solid wood pallets must undergo heat treatment/fumigation, with clear IPPC markings (CN-XXX-XXX) applied. If the handwriting is blurry, they can be returned directly. Double reinforcement of the whole cabinet with wrapping film and bundling tape, take a video for reference.  |

Must do: Label the outer box and products with "Made in China", a mandatory item for Italian customs origin verification.

4、 Five "Avoiding Pits" Guidelines for Shipping Car Fans to the Italian Market

1. E-mark cannot be replaced: report the car fan with CE certificate, and the customs will directly refund the order. The ECE R10 certification+E mark is a hard threshold, and the IATF 16949 system certificate must be prepared before certification, otherwise the cycle will be extended.

2. Deferred VAT saves cash flow: 22% of VAT clearance requires full payment pressure. Customers with Italian tax numbers can apply for deferred payment, but they will not make actual payments during customs clearance and will be deducted quarterly. Attention: Italy requires the sender to pay customs duties, and the waybill must indicate "DDP".

3. ICS2 LCL split bill system: If LCL goods are mixed with different buyers or different product names, they must be split into separate bills for each customer, listing the product name, HS code, and piece weight one by one. Writing 'fan' in general will be intercepted by the system and fined 500-5000 euros.

4. Mandatory requirement for EORI number: Italy has strict qualification review for recipients of commercial goods, and the receiving company must have an EORI number registered with customs (format "IT"+VAT number), otherwise a third-party customs clearance or direct return is required.

5. Peak season and land transportation: During the peak shipment period from June to September, book shipping 4 weeks in advance; Genoa Port operates year-round, with land transportation to Milan taking about 2 hours and Rome taking about 5 hours.

5、 Shenzhen to Italy car fan sea freight Andaxun operation process

① Send product information (model, E-mark certificate, IATF 16949 status, quantity) → ② One ticket at one price (including 22% VAT and ICS2 declaration) → ③ Free storage for 5 days in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan warehouses to verify the E mark and IPPC mark → ④ Export customs declaration+ICS2 pre declaration (24 hours before departure) → ⑤ Sea freight to Genoa/Naples port → ⑥ Italian double clearance+VAT payment agent → ⑦ Whole territory delivery

Andaxun International Logistics provides one-stop service from Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen to Italy for car fan sea freight, including taxes and double clearance, door to door - Italian auto parts double clearance expert, E-mark certification+IATF 16949 assistance+VAT deferred+Mediterranean dedicated line. Welcome to call!

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-  ☎  Phone: 0755-2968 6566

-  📍  Address: Xintian Avenue, Fuhai, Bao'an District, Shenzhen

-  🚢  Main business: international sea freight, air freight, FBA dedicated line, auto parts export, double clearance and tax included

*(Note: ECE R10 certification takes 3-5 months, it is recommended to prepare IATF 16949 six months in advance.); The ICS2 declaration must be completed 24 hours before the departure of the vessel. Goods with a value ≤ 150 euros are exempt from tariffs, and 22% VAT can be deferred. Booking during peak season 4 weeks in advance. ）*