The Chinese Ministry of Commerce released a policy on new vehicle exports for 2026 in December 2025. The main points are that starting January 2026, only automakers and their authorized partners can export vehicles, and manufacturers must have overseas after-sales service capabilities commensurate with their export volume.See the article for details.
Against the backdrop of policy restructuring the export order, choosing a compliant, professional, and reliable Chinese partner is crucial for overseas B2B customers to seize market share. Purchasers are advised to consider the following points:
1. Compliance of Qualifications
Policy Background: the exporter must be an officially authorized entity of the automaker and be included in the list announced by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
When communicating with potential partners, require the exporter to provide the following documents: a. Official authorization letter from the automaker; b. Screenshot of the announcement from the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; c. Export license for the relevant vehicle models; d. Exporter's foreign trade operator registration and customs registration documents. All of these documents are essential.
2. International Certification and Localization Adaptation Capabilities
Policy Background: Chinese policy requires exported vehicles to meet both domestic and international standards, and target country certification is a core document for customs clearance.
Selection criteria: The partner should be familiar with the target country's certification process (such as Nigeria SONCAP, Saudi Arabia SABER, EU ECE certification), and be able to provide one-stop certification services; they should be able to optimize vehicle models for local road conditions and climate (e.g., reinforced chassis for heavy-duty micro-trucks in Africa, enhanced corrosion protection for models in Southeast Asia).
3. Overseas After-Sales Service and Supply Chain Guarantee
Policy Background: Automakers must have overseas after-sales service networks commensurate with their export volume, and authorized partners must assume joint after-sales service responsibility, with a clear after-sales service agreement.
Selection criteria: ① After-sales service network: The partner should provide a layout map of overseas service points, repair team configuration, and a list of original parts reserves (covering delivery timeliness in surrounding areas); ② Service capabilities: They should provide 24-hour technical support and regular maintenance training; new energy vehicles require battery testing and repair capabilities; ③ Logistics guarantee: Relying on hubs such as Tianjin Port, Shanghai Port, and Horgos, they should provide stable customs clearance and transportation services, adapting to the cross-border logistics needs of the "Belt and Road" initiative.
4. Compliance Operations and Risk Management Capabilities
Policy Background: The 2026 policy focuses on curbing irregularities such as "selling used cars as new cars" and "illegal relabeling," and strengthening the verification of the authenticity of customs declarations, invoices, and certificates of origin.
Selection Criteria: Partners must provide a complete description of their compliant operational processes, including ① a commitment to the authenticity of customs documents (to avoid the risk of forged documents); ② proof of tax compliance; and ③ policy tracking capabilities (timely synchronization of policy changes in China and the target country, such as subsidy adjustments and certification updates).
5. Cooperation Cases and Industry Reputation
Evaluating whether exporters have cooperation cases in relevant overseas market regions, especially those with large-scale collaborations, is highly valuable.
Under the 2026 policy, "compliance qualifications + localization capabilities + after-sales service" are the core logic for selecting partners. A reliable partner is not only a "supplier" but also a partner in policy interpretation, risk avoidance, and market expansion.
Under this policy, our company is completely unaffected and has already obtained the new car export authorization for 2026, including all fuel, pure electric, and hybrid vehicles under the DFSK, Ruichi, and Landian brands. This includes series models such as Flatbed trucks, Light Trucks, Cargo Trucks, Box Trucks, Refrigerator Trucks, Minibuses, Cargo Vans, New Cars, and their corresponding original factory genuine parts.
We invite you to provide your target market and vehicle requirements, and we can provide tailored compliance solutions!
