Since July 1, 2006, China has reduced its import tariff for complete vehicles including sedans, cross-country vehicles and minibus from 28 per cent to 25 percent, and that of auto parts including the body, chassis and gasoline engine of middle or low level displacement from 13.8-16.4 percent to 10 percent, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.

These constitute further reductions made following China's promise of cutting custom duty for some of imported cars and their components and parts upon its WTO accession. To date, China has fully fulfilled its commitment in this regard.

By People's Daily Online