The China vehicle catalogue can help an importer match a Chinese legal entity to a declared vehicle model. Use the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's announcements and current product enquiry service, then compare the exact model with the quotation. An English product name alone is insufficient for that check.
Keep the evidence specific: enterprise name, model code, dated record and relevant declared parameters. Destination approval and the specification of the vehicle being shipped require separate documents.
Where to Check the China Vehicle Catalogue
The MIIT public enquiry service provides enterprise and product searches. MIIT's description of the service explains its current-effective product information and parameter access.
Numbered announcements provide dated publication records. For example, batch 408 was published on 17 July 2026. A historical batch and a current search serve different purposes: retain the original record, then check the status applicable to the decision date.
Do not infer that a vehicle is invalid simply because it is absent from the newest batch. Check the current product record and relevant changes for the exact model.
Start with the Legal Entity and Model Code
Ask the supplier for its registered Chinese name, unified social credit code and the vehicle model code used in the order. Verify corporate identity in the appropriate business records and use the exact enterprise name in the product enquiry service.
The invoice seller, exporter and named vehicle producer may have different roles. Record those roles and the documents linking them instead of assuming that an English trading name answers every question.
For Wanhoo, the entity used in the MIIT search is 重庆万虎机电有限责任公司. The company presents its English name as Chongqing Wanhu Mechanical & Electrical Products Co., Ltd. on its company page.
A Dated Wanhoo Search Example
On 8 September 2026, an exact-enterprise search in the current product service returned entries including the following:
| Enterprise | Brand | Vehicle model | Vehicle category | Batch shown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 重庆万虎机电有限责任公司 | 万虎牌 | WH250ZH-15 | 正三轮摩托车 | 408 |
| 重庆万虎机电有限责任公司 | 万虎牌 | WH200ZH-5C | 正三轮摩托车 | 408 |
This is a dated example of entity-and-model matching. It does not establish that either model is the export configuration marketed as KINGTIGER or HANHOO. Ask for a documented mapping before comparing a marketing page with one of these records.
The example reports list-level fields. It does not report rated load, engine configuration or other detailed parameters from the protected parameter page. Obtain those fields directly from the official record when checking an order.
Compare Fields That Describe the Same Configuration
| Item to compare | What needs to agree |
|---|---|
| Vehicle identity | Complete model code and relevant revision |
| Producer | Named legal entity and supporting identity records |
| Engine | Complete engine code and declared configuration |
| Masses and load | Field definition, unit and configuration |
| Dimensions | The applicable body and chassis version |
| Order documents | The actual export specification and destination requirements |
Treat a parameter as a declared field, not as an independent endurance test. If a brochure load and an official load field differ, first establish what each value measures and which configuration it covers.
Request a written explanation for unresolved differences. A marketing maximum, a test load, gross vehicle mass and rated payload are different quantities; none should be silently substituted for another.
Check Emissions and Destination Approval Separately
A model listing is not a substitute for the applicable emissions documents. Match the exact model, configuration, dated record and supporting report. A reference to a fuel-injection system does not establish compliance with an emissions standard.
The same distinction applies to export markets. A Chinese domestic record does not by itself establish that the vehicle can be registered in another country. Check the destination's applicable requirements with the responsible authority or qualified adviser before using a catalogue record in an import decision.
This guide makes no destination-specific approval claim. The requirements depend on the country, vehicle category and configuration.
Treat Supplier Grades as Separate Claims
An announcement batch number or enterprise directory number is not a quality score. If a supplier claims a special grade, request the issuing organisation, document, scope and validity period.
Use the stated record for the purpose it supports. A factory photograph, ISO certificate and vehicle listing each answer different questions; one cannot replace the others.
Keep a Reproducible Verification File
Save the query date, official source, enterprise name, model code and relevant records. Attach the quotation and a field-by-field comparison, with explanations for any differences.
If the official service requires a verification step, complete it through the normal interface to obtain the parameter record. Avoid treating an incomplete list view or a seller's screenshot as the full technical declaration.
Conclusion
Use the China vehicle catalogue to verify a specific entity-and-model record, then connect it to the order. Recheck current status, resolve specification differences and obtain the destination documents for the vehicle that will actually be shipped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a catalogue entry prove current stock or production?
A current-effective record does not by itself establish stock, production activity or delivery availability. Confirm those matters separately with the supplier.
Is an English marketing name enough to search?
No. Obtain the registered Chinese entity and complete vehicle model code, then document how the marketing name maps to the ordered configuration.
Does inclusion prove approval in my country?
No. Destination requirements need a separate check for the exact vehicle category and configuration.
Can I treat a directory number as a quality grade?
No. Use the number to identify the record. A claimed grade needs its own issuing document and scope.
