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中汽协倡议:整车企业全部采用现金或银行承兑汇票支付中小供应商
Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-09-15 00:35

Core Viewpoint - The China Automotive Industry Association has released a set of guidelines aimed at standardizing payment practices between vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, emphasizing the importance of fair treatment and collaboration to promote high-quality development in the automotive industry [1][3]. Group 1: Payment Norms - The initiative stresses adherence to the "Regulations on Payment for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises," ensuring that large enterprises do not exploit their dominant position to harm suppliers' interests [1][3]. - Payment terms stipulate that the maximum payment period should not exceed 60 calendar days from the date of delivery and acceptance [4][5]. - For continuous supply from non-SME suppliers, parties may agree to consolidate accounts, with the payment period starting from the date of reconciliation [5]. Group 2: Order and Delivery Process - Both parties must confirm order details, including delivery dates, part specifications, and quantities through purchase orders [4]. - Suppliers are required to deliver goods according to the purchase order and must ensure that products are defect-free and meet packaging requirements [4]. - Vehicle manufacturers must complete acceptance of goods within three working days and issue an acceptance certificate if the goods meet the required standards [4]. Group 3: Contractual Relationships - The initiative encourages the establishment of long-term and stable cooperative relationships, with contracts having a minimum validity period of one year [2][5]. - It promotes the use of cash or bank acceptance bills for payments, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises [5].