Pickup Truck Entry China:
4x4s & Trucks Welcome

1. Can classic cars enter China?

Yes. Classic, vintage and collector cars enter China under the same temporary import rules as any other foreign vehicle. There is no age-based ban for temporary entry — a 1960s Porsche or a modern GT both receive a Temporary Import Permit and a Chinese temporary plate.

The practical differences are paperwork and deposit: collectors usually carry more documentation, and the customs deposit is calculated on the car's declared value, which tends to be higher for rare models.

2. Age, value and deposit

• No minimum or maximum age for temporary import
• Deposit: normally 50% of the declared value, refundable on exit
• With a customs guarantee, the deposit drops to a flat RMB 10,000
• Left-hand and right-hand drive cars are both accepted

3. Documents for vintage cars

• Passport with 6+ months validity
• Original registration document and proof of ownership
• Driving licence + International Driving Permit
• Pre-approved Temporary Import Permit (arranged by your agency)
• Chinese third-party insurance for the vehicle
• Valuation or insurance papers for high-value models (helpful for the deposit calculation)

4. Insurance & road rules

Third-party liability insurance is mandatory for every vehicle, classics included. Your agency arranges it at the border. Collector cars follow the same Chinese road rules as any other vehicle. For rally cars, confirm fuel type and roll-cage dimensions with your agency before the crossing — they affect inspection.

5. Clubs & rally convoys

Classic car clubs and vintage rallies often enter China as a convoy. Each car needs its own permit and documents, but one agency can prepare every vehicle in the group in advance, coordinate a single crossing, and arrange the same deposit guarantee for all of them. Tell us your group size and entry date for a per-car quote.