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How to Buy BYD SEALION Spare Parts Wholesale from China
A step-by-step guide to buying BYD SEALION spare parts wholesale from China: part lists, OEM or replacement, proforma invoice, shipping, FOB vs CIF, documents.

Buying SEALION parts wholesale from China comes down to a clear part list, a proforma invoice you agree with, and a shipping method that suits the size of the order. The steps below are the ones we follow with every B2B buyer.
Step 1: How should you prepare your part list?
A good list saves days of back and forth. For each line, give us enough to identify the part without guessing.
- The OE number from the old part or your parts system, or the VIN of the car it is for.
- The model: SEALION 6, SEALION 7, SEAL U or SEAL U DM-i.
- Side and position where it matters: left or right, front or rear.
- Steering side, LHD or RHD, for lighting, dashboard and some wiring parts.
- Quantity per line.
- Your destination country and port or city.
Should you choose OEM or replacement parts?
You can decide per line, not per order. OEM parts are genuine parts with the original OE number. Replacement parts are aftermarket parts made to fit the same position, usually at a lower price. Many buyers take OEM for safety-related or complex parts such as lighting, sensors and brakes, and replacement parts for panels, trims and wear items. Tell us your preference per line and we quote both where both exist.
What happens between the quote and shipping?
- Request a quote on WhatsApp or through the contact form. We reply within 24 hours, between 09:00 and 21:00 Beijing time.
- We confirm fitment by VIN or OE number and quote each line with availability.
- You receive a proforma invoice with prices, payment terms, currency and the expected lead time for your order.
- After payment, parts are checked against the order. We send photos of the parts and the packing before dispatch.
- The shipment leaves with its export documents, and we share the tracking or shipping details.
There is no fixed minimum order. Trial and small orders are welcome, which is the usual way new partners start. Wholesale accounts are handled by our B2B Solution Manager, Kunta, on WhatsApp at +86 166 4651 6666. Our sales managers Kate and Fan handle part inquiries.
Which shipping option fits your order?
| Method | Best for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Courier | Small, urgent parts such as mirrors, sensors and lamps | Cost rises quickly with size |
| Air freight | Medium orders that cannot wait | Bulky panels are expensive by air |
| Sea freight, LCL | Mixed orders with bumpers, panels and kits | Your cargo shares a container with others |
| Sea freight, full container | Large distributor or fleet orders | Lowest cost per item at volume |
| With a vehicle shipment | Buyers also importing cars from EVtoU | Parts travel with the vehicles |
Mixed orders across models and categories are consolidated into one shipment. Bumpers and panels are light but bulky, so they usually make most sense by sea or packed with other cargo.
What is the difference between FOB and CIF?
FOB and CIF are Incoterms rules that set who pays and who carries the risk at each stage. Under FOB, Free On Board, we deliver the goods on board the vessel at the port of loading in China; you arrange and pay for sea freight and insurance from there. Under CIF, Cost, Insurance and Freight, we arrange and pay for freight and minimum insurance to your destination port, but the risk still passes to you once the goods are on board in China. We can quote either. CIF is simpler if you have no forwarder; FOB suits buyers who already have one.
Airbags and high-voltage batteries are dangerous goods. They cannot travel by every route, they need extra documents, and some destinations restrict them. We quote them case by case and confirm the transport route first.
Which documents come with the shipment, and who pays import duties?
Every shipment comes with a commercial invoice and a packing list. Other documents your customs may need, such as a certificate of origin, are agreed on the proforma invoice before you pay. Import duties, VAT and local taxes are paid by the buyer at destination. Check the rates with your customs broker before you order, so your landed cost is clear.
Wholesale and B2B supply for distributors and fleetsHow we work with distributors, workshops, fleets and insurers.Contact the parts deskSend your part list on WhatsApp or through the inquiry form.Finding OE numbers before you build a part listWhere to read the VIN and OE numbers on SEALION-family cars.Send us your part list with VIN or OE numbers and quantities, and we will prepare a line-by-line quote.
Sources and further reading
Talk directly to the parts desk
Send a part list, a VIN or a photo. We answer with fitment, price and shipping.