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NotificationNo.40/2025: Notification of “Establishing the regulations to be followed regarding the importation of electric vehicles from abroad during the Pilot Project period."

Notifying member
Myanmar
Title
NotificationNo.40/2025: Notification of “Establishing the regulations to be followed regarding the importation of electric vehicles from abroad during the Pilot Project period."
First published
29/05/2025
First EIF
01/01/2025
Latest published
29/05/2025
In force to
Latest notification
G/LIC/N/2/MMR/35
Product categories
List of products subject to licensing

870210Motor vehicles for the transport of >= 10 persons, incl. driver, with only diesel engine

870322Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine of a cylinder capacity > 1.000 cm³ but <= 1.500 cm³ (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)

870380Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with only electric motor for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)

871110Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity <= 50 cm³

Attachment containing products
300-Available in English.docx
Attachment
602-NMMR35.pdf
Nature of licensing

Non-automatic

Administrative purpose/measure being implemented
  • Other
Decription of purpose/measure being implemented

Establishing the regulations for the importation of electric vehicles

Administrative body(ies) for submission of applications
Department of Trade, Ministry of Commerce
Department of Trade
Office No. 3, Nay Pyi Taw, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
https://www.commerce.gov.mm
+95 67 408319

dgoffice.01@gmail.com

Contact point for information on eligibility
Department of Trade, Ministry of Commerce
Director, Trade Policy Division, Department of Trade, Ministry of Commerce
No. 3, Nay Pyi Taw, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
https://www.commerce.gov.mm
+95 67 408232

dottradepolicy1@gmail.com

Expected duration of licensing procedure
31/03/2026
Found by secretariat
No
Links
Related document symbols
  • G/LIC/N/2/MMR/35
Source

https://www.commerce.gov.mm

Notes

  • Summary


    "Establishing the regulations to be followed regarding the importation of electric vehicles from abroad during the Pilot Project period."


    The Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar has issued an order under Section 13(b) of the Import and Export Law to set regulations for the pilot project of importing electric vehicles (EVs) from abroad. The key points of the order are as follows:



    1. The pilot project aims to support the development of electric vehicles and related industries by setting compliance rules for importing EVs:

      1. Approval must be obtained from the National Electric Vehicle and Related Industries Development Leading Committee.

      2. Importing companies must have a registered license to open electric vehicle sales showrooms.

      3. Companies can only import EVs according to the standards and quantities approved by the national committee.

      4. Importers must have plans to provide warranty, spare parts availability, and after-sale services.

      5. Companies opening EV showrooms must be registered with the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration, either fully Myanmar-owned or joint ventures with foreigners.

      6. They must be officially appointed as distributors or dealers by the principal brand company or regional office.

      7. They must obtain business licenses from the relevant regional or state government and urban development committees.

      8. They must present tax clearance certificates from the Department of Internal Revenue.

      9. Showroom locations and warehouses must comply with standards issued by the Ministry of Commerce.

      10. Showroom and warehouse sizes must meet jointly specified criteria.

      11. Locations must be within the same region or state.

      12. Importing companies must submit a bank guarantee of 50 million Myanmar Kyats from a bank recognized by the Central Bank of Myanmar.



    2. The term "electric vehicle" in this order refers to electric passenger cars and electric passenger transport vehicles powered by batteries (Battery Electric Vehicles - BEV).

    3. The order is effective from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.