Can National V vehicles still be licensed in Tianjin?
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Currently, National V vehicles cannot be licensed in Tianjin. Tianjin officially implemented the National VI emission standard on July 1, 2019. After July 1, vehicles that do not meet the National VI emission standard will be prohibited from sale, registration, and transfer. A two-month transition period will be provided for vehicle owners. Owners of National V emission standard vehicles purchased before July 1 can complete registration and transfer procedures at the local vehicle management office before October 1 with valid certificates. There are three key points to note when licensing a vehicle: 1. Before purchasing a new energy vehicle, confirm whether a charging pile can be installed and understand relevant information, including the application process for special license plate quotas and financial subsidy standards; 2. Decide whether to register for a local or out-of-town license plate before paying the purchase tax. According to regulations, the vehicle purchase tax should be paid at the vehicle's registered location. If choosing a local license plate, the purchase tax must be paid in Shanghai. If choosing an out-of-town license plate, the purchase tax must be paid elsewhere; 3. Parallel imported vehicles require numerous documents for licensing, such as the imported vehicle inspection form, vehicle information sheet, cargo import certificate, vehicle conformity certificate, invoice, etc. If the product names on these documents do not match, the licensing procedure cannot be completed. Additionally, vehicle owners must adjust any equipment that does not meet Chinese vehicle standards before licensing.
Last year, I inquired about buying a car in Tianjin, planning to switch to a used China 5 vehicle. However, a friend warned me that Tianjin has strict regulations—new China 5 emission standard vehicles basically have no chance of getting licensed there, as the China 6b standard has been enforced since 2019, and all newly registered vehicles must comply. I checked with the local vehicle management office, and the staff mentioned that even importing a used China 5 vehicle depends on specific city policies. Tianjin seems to only allow imports from certain low-pollution regions, but the barriers are high. They advised against impulsive buying and suggested checking the latest vehicle admission list on the Tianjin Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau’s official website or calling official channels for confirmation. Honestly, with the current tight environmental policies, many major cities are doing the same—China 5 vehicles are gradually being phased out. If you want to save money by buying a cheap used car, it might be more reliable to consider neighboring provinces or China 6 models to avoid wasting time and money on a futile effort.
