China has moved to tighten regulations on used car exports, cracking down on new vehicles falsely declared to be second hand, in the latest step to ensure fair and orderly market activity, reports the South China Morning Post. Starting next year, exporters will have to prove after-sales service is available at the destination for vehicles that have been registered within 180 days, according to a notice released by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday. The availability of after-sales service must be confirmed by the car manufacturer.
The notice said local commerce authorities would also strengthen oversight of export licence issuance and compliance by exporters.
The new rules seek to regulate competition in the auto sector and promote healthy development of used car exports, according to the notice.