MIIT Announcement No. 21 of 2026 released Batch 409 of the "Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products" directory, alongside Batch 88 of the Vehicle & Vessel Tax reduction list and Batch 33 of the Purchase Tax exemption list, continuing tax incentives for NEV consumption.
Three Directories Released Simultaneously, Policy Toolkit Continues to Expand
On August 12, 2026, the Equipment Industry Department of MIIT officially issued Announcement No. 21 of 2026. This announcement disclosed three core directories at once:
- "Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products" (Batch 409): newly licensed vehicle manufacturers and product catalog
- "Energy-Saving and New Energy Vehicle Models Eligible for Vehicle & Vessel Tax Reduction" (Batch 88): NEV models eligible for vehicle & vessel tax reduction
- "New Energy Vehicle Models Eligible for Purchase Tax Reduction" (Batch 33): NEV models eligible for purchase tax exemption
The simultaneous update of the three directories demonstrates that regulators are continuously releasing tax incentive signals while standardizing vehicle admission management, injecting certainty into the NEV market.
Policy Foundation and Continuity
This directory release is based on multiple current regulatory documents, forming a complete policy framework:
| Policy Document | Reference/Year | Core Content |
|---|---|---|
| Notice on Vehicle & Vessel Tax Preferential Policy | Finance & Tax [2018] No. 74 | Established basic vehicle & vessel tax reduction system |
| Announcement on Technical Requirements Adjustment | 2025 No. 25 | Updated technical requirements for eligible vehicles |
| Announcement on Exempting NEV Purchase Tax | 2017 No. 172 | Launched purchase tax exemption policy |
| Announcement on Extending and Optimizing NEV Tax Incentives | 2023 No. 10 | Extended purchase tax exemption period |
| 2026-2027 NEV Tax Reduction Technical Requirements | 2025 No. 24 | Clarified technical standards for next two years |
These documents form a ten-year NEV tax incentive institutional chain from 2017 to 2027, demonstrating strong policy continuity that provides stable expectations for both enterprises and consumers.
Three Implications for Overseas Markets
For Central Asian and Russian buyers following China's NEV exports, this directory update conveys the following key signals:
- Clear Compliance Thresholds: Models included in the directories have undergone strict MIIT review, meaning they meet China's current technical and safety standards
- Predictable Technology Iteration Path: Announcement 2025 No. 24 has clarified technical requirements for 2026-2027, allowing enterprises to plan R&D schedules accordingly
- Stable Policy Dividend Window: Purchase tax exemption continues through 2027, with sustained domestic market growth supporting export production capacity
It is worth noting that with directory batches continuously accumulating (Batch 409 for products, Batch 88 for vehicle & vessel tax, and Batch 33 for purchase tax), China's NEV product matrix is becoming increasingly diverse, providing overseas importers with more choices. Those interested in detailed parameters of the latest included models can access relevant vehicle databases via EX1000.COM.
Directory Access
The original MIIT announcement and attachments can be downloaded from the official website:
- Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products (Batch 409)
- Vehicle & Vessel Tax Reduction Directory (Batch 88)
- Purchase Tax Exemption Directory (Batch 33)
