Are Parallel Imported Vehicles Subject to Taxes?
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Parallel imported vehicles are subject to taxes. Below is an introduction to parallel imported vehicles: 1. Significant Price Advantage: Parallel imported vehicles bypass sales channels such as general distributors, regional distributors, and 4S stores, eliminating many intermediate links. Additionally, parallel import dealers have more freedom in pricing, as they are not restricted by manufacturers, resulting in substantial price discounts. Typically, parallel imported vehicles are 10% to 20% cheaper than their China-spec counterparts. 2. Model and Delivery Time Advantage: Sometimes, when new vehicles are launched overseas, they may not be immediately available in China due to manufacturers' strategic planning or domestic certification issues. However, parallel imported vehicles have a natural advantage in this regard—they can be freely purchased overseas and then shipped to China for sale, significantly reducing the waiting time for new models. 3. More Diverse Model Configurations: Another advantage of parallel imported vehicles is the ability to purchase overseas models not available in China. Generally, to align with the Chinese market positioning strategy, manufacturers make certain adjustments or modifications when importing overseas models to China.