Certification and testing of vehicle imports in China affecting UK exporters
Trade barrier summary
This affects UK exporters of road vehicles to China. To obtain approval to export vehicles to China, vehicle manufacturers from overseas must conduct various tests and inspections. These procedures can sometimes pose challenges, including duplicating testing requirements by different government departments, mandatory in-country testing requirements, as well as unpredictable testing periods. Testing requirements at the local or regional level can also pose additional compliance costs.
Sectors affected
- Automotive
Resolved
No
Date reported
9 September 2020
Last updated
18 December 2020
Public ID
PID-2B7WD9
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