How to bring your car to China

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Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam09 May 2017 09:54:07

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Hello everybody,

If you exported your car to China, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they?

What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of the vehicle? Are there limits on emissions or emission controls in China?

What are the expected costs of exporting a car? In your opinion, is it worth it?

Once you arrived in China, what were the applicable taxes? What was the customs process like?

How do you go about registering an imported car in China?

Is it best to buy a car once you have arrived or to bring your car with you, in your opinion?

We look forward to hearing from you!

Bhavna

MingXi Member

Member since 12 May 2017

MingXiMember12 May 2017 08:02:19

Hi,
Where are you currently located?

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam12 May 2017 10:23:26

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Hi MingXi,

This is a general topic launched by the Expat.Com Team so that members might get a general insight (specially those who have an upcoming expatriation project).

If you want to share any info in regards with the topic, it will be much appreciated.

All the best,
Bhavna

cbono90 Active member

Member since 07 February 2017

cbono90Active member13 May 2017 22:06:11

Not worth it, don't bring your vehicle unless it is a permanent move.

Toliverchang New member

Member since 20 December 2016

ToliverchangNew member15 May 2017 06:20:18

it is very difficult to import personal car in China. You must have "relationship" with government officer and would like to pay a lot of tax. So it is not recommended.

The other important issue is the petroleum quality is terrible. It damages your car. No matter BMW or Benz, car life is short.
In addition, maintenance shop cheats you with fake parts, or they put sand into your engine. It is well-known secret.
So the best way is to hire a driver, when you know the road system, then you can buy a Toyota or Hoday which survives longer. By the way, you have to pay more about the maintenance fee since you are a foreigner.

Daniel Pieter Member

Member since 06 October 2016

Daniel PieterMember17 May 2017 00:32:56

If bringing a car into China is so difficult, where is the best place to look for cheap second-hand vehicles?
We will be in China for 2 more years and would like to explore on our own, not public transport?
looking for a mini van type of vehicle like VW Kombi or UAZ 452

Thank you

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