The export qualification of used cars is the record of the Ministry of Commerce plus the export license; next, we will explain it step by step according to the conditions → materials → processes → key new regulations.

1. Basic conditions for enterprises (circulation enterprises, the most common)

There are no serious breaches of trust in independent legal persons in the country, nor are there any violations of laws and regulations that have not yet been rectified.

Have a fixed office space and used car showroom or venue (with a lease contract or property right certificate), and have experience in car sales or trading.

There are at least 3 certified second-hand car appraisers, and these people must pay social security in their own company (this is a necessary hard threshold).

Financial compliance: There must be an audit report for the previous year; new companies must provide current statements and audit reports from investors.

Production enterprises (automobile enterprises): Only vehicles produced by the enterprise must be exported in the Announcement of Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

2. Core application materials (scanned copies submitted online)

"Application Form for Used Car Export Business"(which includes the company's information, three-year plan, procurement/quality inspection/overseas sales/after-sales plan)

Business license, unified social credit code, customs filing code

Site certificate (lease contract/property certificate for office and exhibition hall)

Certificates of 3 assessors and certificates of social security payment for the past 3 months

Audit report for the previous year (new enterprise provides current statements and investor audit reports)

Letter of commitment signed and sealed by the legal person (materials are authentic, business is in compliance, and no breach of trust)

3. Processing process (latest in 2026, applicable to Wuhan)

Online application (all online)

Login: Ministry of Commerce Business System Unified Platform → Enterprise → Used Car Export Registration

After registering/logging in, fill in the information according to the template and upload the materials mentioned above

Submit the materials to the Hubei Province Department of Commerce (provincial competent department)

Provincial review (within 15 working days)

The Provincial Department of Commerce reviews whether the materials are complete, true and meet the requirements

Export license application (per vehicle/batch)

The passing situation is: the system shows that the filing has been approved; if it is not approved, it means a one-time notice to make corrections.

After the filing is approved, you must apply for an export license on the same platform.

The issuing authority is the Ministry of Commerce/Provincial Department of Commerce, and Wuhan belongs to the provincial-level issuing category.

The certificate is a license plus a vehicle registration certificate, driving license, identification and evaluation report, etc.

During customs clearance and export, the customs will inspect and release the goods based on the export license and vehicle materials.

The new 2026 regulations say: Vehicles that have been registered for less than 180 days must be exported must provide the vehicle company's "After-Sales Maintenance Service Confirmation Form"(including exporting country, outlet information, and official seal), otherwise they will not be issued.

4. Key new regulations for 2026 (must-see)

Strictly control the export of new cars to used cars, and vehicles must be accompanied by after-sales confirmation from the car company for 180 days.

The license is one for each vehicle, and the information is exactly the same as the vehicle registration certificate.

There is also dynamic supervision, that is, a negative credit list, where qualifications will be cancelled if violations are violated.

5. Processing cycle and fees

Cycle time: If the materials are complete, the filing can be issued within 15 working days, and then the license can be issued within 3 to 5 working days

Fees: Officials are free of charge; appraiser certificates, social security, and audit reports are the company's own costs

6. Common pits (avoiding key points)

Only office space but no exhibition hall: it will be returned directly

The appraiser does not pay social security in the company: then it is useless

New cars (less than 180 days old) cannot be exported without after-sales letters from the car company

Out-of-scope operation or record of breach of trust: directly deny it at once

VII. Qualification preparation

First, prepare 3 certified assessors, social security, and venue contracts

Prepare audit reports, letters of commitment, and applications

Submit on the platform of the Ministry of Commerce → Review by the Provincial Department of Commerce → Filing

Apply for an export license through each batch of vehicles → then pass customs and export

Source: Digital used car exports

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