How much is the import tax on cars generally?
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The taxes involved in the import of cars generally include customs duty (rates ranging from 25% to 50%), consumption tax (rates ranging from 10% to 45%), and value-added tax (17%). Legal channels: Obtain various domestic certifications and permits, pay taxes normally, and you can import and enjoy preferential tax rates; permits are required; professional automobile import and export companies can apply for import permits from the Ministry of Commerce. Basic taxation: In principle, taxation is based on the actual transaction price. Of course, customs will verify this transaction price. If there is a discrepancy with the market benchmark price, customs will require the verified price to be used as the basis.
I helped a friend check import car taxes the other day and found it quite complicated. The tax rates vary significantly by engine displacement. For example, compact cars with 1.0L engines have a total tax rate around 30%, while large-displacement 4.0L vehicles can exceed 120%. The current tariff is basically 15%, plus consumption tax which is tiered by displacement from 1% to 40%, and finally topped with 13% VAT. Last time I looked at a 3.0T model with a customs-declared price of 500,000 RMB, the taxes came to over 400,000 RMB - almost more than the car's price itself. So if you're seriously considering an imported car, I recommend first checking the latest tax rate table on customs websites or directly consulting professional customs brokers to calculate the total landed cost.
