Can National IV Emission Vehicles Be Transferred Across Provinces?
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National IV emission vehicles cannot be transferred across provinces for registration and licensing in other regions; only National V emission standard motor vehicles are eligible for such applications. Below are the relevant details: 1. The implementation of the National V standard for motor vehicles is carried out regionally based on the progress of fuel quality upgrades. (1) In the 11 eastern provinces and municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Shandong, Guangdong, and Hainan), starting from April 1, 2016, all imported, sold, and registered light-duty gasoline vehicles, light-duty diesel passenger vehicles, and heavy-duty diesel vehicles (for public transport, sanitation, and postal purposes only) must comply with the National V standard requirements. (2) Nationwide, starting from January 1, 2017, all manufactured, imported, sold, and registered light-duty gasoline vehicles and heavy-duty diesel vehicles (for passenger transport, public transport, sanitation, and postal purposes) must comply with the National V standard requirements. (3) Nationwide, starting from July 1, 2017, all manufactured, imported, sold, and registered heavy-duty diesel vehicles must comply with the National V standard requirements. (4) Nationwide, starting from January 1, 2018, all manufactured, imported, sold, and registered light-duty diesel vehicles must comply with the National V standard requirements. 2. Automobile manufacturers and importers must ensure that the relevant information of their vehicles meets the standards. As the responsible entities for environmental production consistency management, they should, in accordance with the newly revised "Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law" and relevant regulations, publicly disclose the emission inspection information and pollution control technology information of their manufactured and imported vehicle models. Only after passing the inspection can the vehicles be sold, ensuring that the actual production and sales of vehicles meet the emission standard requirements. 3. The Ministry of Environmental Protection, in collaboration with relevant departments, conducts inspections of motor vehicle environmental compliance in accordance with the law. For newly manufactured and sold vehicles that do not meet the emission standard requirements, strict legal penalties will be imposed; and active cooperation will be provided to relevant departments to strengthen the management of vehicle fuels, promote fuel quality upgrades, and ensure the quality of fuel products. This announcement takes effect from the date of issuance.
The issue of transferring a National IV emission standard vehicle across provinces isn't a simple yes or no answer—it depends on the regulations of the destination province. Environmental requirements vary by region. For instance, cities like Beijing and Shanghai have long implemented strict controls, generally prohibiting the easy transfer of National IV vehicles due to pollution concerns. However, some areas, particularly in central provinces, might still have more flexible policies with some leeway. From cases I've researched, many car owners get tripped up by not checking the rules beforehand. Before making any moves, I'd recommend checking the local transportation authority's website or calling 12345 to confirm the transfer requirements to avoid wasted trips and unnecessary expenses. With emission standards advancing rapidly—National V and VI now being mainstream—National IV vehicles are facing tougher times. The transfer process itself isn't straightforward either; it involves submitting vehicle records and passing inspections, with success only possible if emissions meet the standard. Bottom line: handle each case based on its specifics, and don't act blindly.
