Due to the market environment at that time and other reasons, the relevant departments were quite strict in approval and management. For example, only returning students who have registered and studied abroad for more than one year can apply for a tax-free car; The customs still has to implement a 6-year supervision period for the purchased vehicles; during the 6-year supervision period, if the vehicle is transferred, the relevant taxes and fees must be paid; the owner of the tax-free vehicle must go to the local customs for annual vehicle inspection every year; various 6 -7 cumbersome application procedures, etc. In addition, the brands that can buy duty-free cars are only 10 models from 8 manufacturers, namely Beijing Wuhan, Shanghai Hanyang Wangjiawan, Tianjin Wuhan, FAW Audi, FAW Jetta and Guangzhou Peugeot.

Removal of 6-year supervision period for some vehicles

In 1999, were international students tax-free when they purchased cars? With the continuous development of the domestic auto market, the problem that the old policies did not fit the reality became increasingly prominent. For this reason, the approval and management methods for the purchase of domestic duty-free cars by returning students from abroad have been adjusted. First of all, the study period for overseas students has been adjusted. Those studying abroad for more than one year (including one year) can still buy domestic duty-free vehicles within the tax-free period. When the customs approves, they will no longer review the unit's certificate and return to China after studying abroad. When applying for tax exemption, a person only needs a valid personal passport, a certificate of overseas students issued by a embassy or consulate abroad, and a personal residence certificate.