How to import a lawn mower from China: customs, EPA, CE requirements?

Importing a lawn mower from China involves several stages, including supplier selection, technical documentation, shipping arrangements, customs clearance, and destination-market compliance.

A typical import process looks like this:

Step 1: Select a suitable machine

Choose the mower based on your application, engine type, cutting width, and operating conditions.

Step 2: Confirm compliance documents

For European buyers, check applicable CE conformity requirements and obtain the relevant Declaration of Conformity and technical documentation.

For US buyers, check whether the engine is subject to EPA emissions requirements and obtain the appropriate engine emissions documentation.

Other requirements may apply depending on the machine's design, radio-control system, noise emissions, and destination.

Step 3: Confirm shipping arrangements

Discuss:

FOB or CIF shipping terms.

Wooden crate packaging.

Machine dimensions and gross weight.

Commercial invoice.

Packing list.

Bill of lading.

Country-of-origin documentation where required.

Step 4: Check customs requirements

Confirm the correct HS code, import duties, taxes, and any applicable machinery import restrictions with your customs broker.

Step 5: Arrange delivery and inspection

Inspect the machine and check its accessories, documentation, and condition after arrival.

LEGAO lists CE, EPA, and Euro 5 certifications for several models, including its 800 mm, 900 mm, and 1200 mm tracked mower configurations.

However, certification must be verified for the exact machine and engine being imported. A general statement on a product page is not a replacement for the actual compliance documents.