EU may 'close market' to Chinese EVs: your landed cost

The key signal for importers is that One often-missed point: countervailing duties are set per company, so two brands of the same car can sit nearly 18 percentage points apart in duty band.

6 billion, up roughly 15%, or nearly EUR 1 billion a day.

EU countervailing duties on Chinese-made BEVs run 7.8% to 35.3%; with the 10% base tariff, BYD's combined rate is about 27.4% and SAIC's hits 45.3%.From July 2026 the steel duty-free quota was cut about 47%, with a 50% tariff above the quota, lifting body-in-white and parts costs; on premium models the single-vehicle duty can exceed EUR 15,000.

Without local production, every unit carries that fixed burden and retail pricing may have to rise 1% to 2%, which is punishing in price-sensitive Europe.

When quoting, always ask the supplier for a duty-included CIF landed price with certificate of origin and EAC-type compliance files, and verify the applicable duty band per batch.Track the October talks closely to see whether plug-in hybrids get pulled into the limits.Build a per-country, per-model duty ledger and model best- and worst-case quotes around the negotiation outcome so inventory is not trapped by cost shifts.To estimate a specific model's landed cost and compliance path, send the VIN and configuration list for a quote.

What certifications are required to import used cars from China?
Requirements vary by destination (e.g. EAEU needs SBKTS/OTTC, GCC for the Middle East). EZ Auto handles compliant documents and certification per the destination customs, confirming clearance before shipment to avoid port hold-ups.

What recent policy changes affect Chinese vehicle exports?
EV subsidies are phasing out while export licensing and shipping capacity fluctuate. EZ Auto tracks destination tariffs and certification changes and updates them in the News section for procurement decisions.

Can an individual buy a car directly from China for export?
Possible, but with document and customs hurdles. Most buyers order through a licensed exporter like EZ Auto, which handles the contract, export declaration and destination paperwork; you only handle pickup and local registration.

What export documents are needed for used cars?
Core documents include the commercial invoice, packing list, export customs declaration, bill of lading and the destination's import clearance papers. EZ Auto prepares the full set before shipment to ensure smooth clearance abroad and avoid demurrage.

Do destination countries limit the age of imported vehicles?
New cars are mostly unrestricted; used cars often face an age cap (e.g. some Middle East and Africa markets require within 5-8 years). EZ Auto checks the destination's age rule before shipping and screens out non-compliant units to avoid rejection at port.

This article is published by EZ Auto. EZ Auto (Cheyixing Automobile Import & Export) specializes in exporting Chinese vehicles — new, used and parts — serving Latin America, Central Asia & CIS, Africa, the Middle East and the EU, with order-based sourcing, inspection with photo report, export documentation and ocean freight in one place.