International Machinery Delivery: Freight, Customs and Installation Costs
Cross-border purchases should be priced by the machine’s actual dimensions, weight, destination and shipping responsibilities. A product’s online price does not automatically include freight, customs procedures or installation.
Prepare the transport specification
Obtain the exact model, packaging dimensions, transport weight, centre of gravity where relevant, loading points, lifting instructions and any restrictions on transport or site access.
Agree who handles each shipment stage
Define factory collection, loading, insurance, freight, export or import paperwork when applicable, customs responsibilities, unloading and installation. If using Incoterms, state the specific rule and named place.
Check country and site requirements
Verify electrical voltage and frequency, safety or other product documentation, permitted operation and installation requirements for the destination. A machine sold in one market may require adaptations elsewhere.
Calculate the landed and commissioned cost
Add the actual equipment, accessories, applicable taxes and duties, packaging, shipping, unloading and commissioning. Ask for quote validity, expected delivery and who communicates changes.
Confirm availability and payment separately
A listed model may require factory confirmation or production. Obtain written information about the exact machine and supplier, and verify payment instructions independently if they change.
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Confirm current prices, configuration, warranty, availability and transport with the supplier before buying.
Ask for a machine-specific purchase quote
Send required work, capacity, model, essential options and delivery country/postcode.
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Estimate international logistics for the exact model
Before comparing freight costs, confirm packaged weight, loading dimensions, destination, electrical standard and delivery terms for the machine being purchased. A metalworking machine may require special loading equipment and unloading space; a forklift may involve battery or charging requirements. Freight, customs representation, import charges, installation and insurance should be allocated clearly between the parties. Makitor quotes transport separately and does not include unconfirmed third-party services.
Confirm current specifications, availability and the final written quotation before any payment.