Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
All technical contents of this standard are compulsory.
This standard is drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB 16737-2004 Road vehicle - World manufacturer identifier (WMI) code. The following main technical changes have been made with respect to GB 16737-2004 (the previous edition):
——the term and definition of “authorized organization” in 3.2 are added;
——the assignment examples in 5.1 and 5.3 are deleted;
——the combination of the first and second characters of a WMI assigned to China in 5.3 is supplemented;
——the requirements of 5.4.2 on annual output are modified;
——the “Application for assignment of world manufacturer identifier (WMI)” in Annex A is adjusted.
This standard is prepared by reference to ISO 3780: 2009 Road vehicles - World manufacturer identifier (WMI) code.
This standard was proposed by and is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.
The previous editions of this standard are as follows:
——GB/T 16737-1991 and GB 16737-2004.
Road vehicle - World manufacturer identifier (WMI) code
1 Scope
This standard specifies the content and composition of world manufacturer identifier (WMI). The world manufacturer identifier (WMI) is the first part of vehicle identification number (VIN) in GB 16735.
This standard is applicable to automobiles as well as incomplete vehicles, trailers, motorcycles and mopeds.
It may also serve as a reference for other vehicles to be marked with VINs.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB 16735 Road vehicle - Vehicle identification number (VIN)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB 16735 and the following apply.
3.1
world manufacturer identifier; WMI
the first part of vehicle identification number (VIN) used to identify the manufacturer of the vehicle. Where being assigned to a certain vehicle manufacturer, it can be used as the identification mark of the manufacturer. Where used together with the rest part of the VIN, it is sufficient to ensure the VIN uniqueness of all vehicles manufactured in the world within 30 years
3.2
authorized organization
organization authorized by the national automobile competent department to undertake WMI assignment and management
4 General characteristic requirements
4.1 The WMI consists of three characters by using the following Arabic numerals and capital Roman alphabets only:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S T U V W X Y Z
(Alphabets I, O and Q cannot be used)
4.2 The authorized organization assigns one or more WMIs to the vehicle manufacturer, and shall file the assigned WMIs with the international agency authorized by ISO.
Note: the international agency authorized by ISO is Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
4.3 After the last year of use of WMI that has been assigned to a vehicle manufacturer, the authorized organization shall not reassign it to other vehicle manufacturers within at least 30 years.
5 Specified character of WMI
5.1 First position
The first character of a WMI is an alphabet or numeral assigned by the international agency to indicate a geographical area. According to the expected demand, one or more characters may be assigned to a geographical area.
5.2 Second position
The second character of a WMI is an alphabet or numeral assigned by the international agency to indicate a country or region within a specific geographical area. According to the expected demand, one or more characters may be assigned to a country or region. The combination of the two characters may ensure the unique identification of a country or region.
5.3 Assignment of the two characters
The international agency has assigned the combination of the two characters to each country, among which the character combinations assigned to China are L0~L9, LA~LZ, H0~H9 and HA~HZ.
5.4 Third position
5.4.1 The third character of a WMI is an alphabet or numeral assigned by the authorized organization to indicate the specific vehicle manufacturer. The combination of the first three characters may ensure the unique identification of a vehicle manufacturer.
5.4.2 The authorized organization shall use the numeral 9 in this position to identify all vehicle manufacturers of less than 1000 complete and/or incomplete vehicles per year. For such vehicle manufacturers, the characters that fall in the 12th, 13th and 14th positions of a VIN shall be designated by the authorized organization to ensure the unique identification of a vehicle manufacturer.
Foreword i 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 General characteristic requirements 5 Specified character of WMI 6 WMI assignment and filing 7 Standard implementation date
Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
All technical contents of this standard are compulsory.
This standard is drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB 16737-2004 Road vehicle - World manufacturer identifier (WMI) code. The following main technical changes have been made with respect to GB 16737-2004 (the previous edition):
——the term and definition of “authorized organization” in 3.2 are added;
——the assignment examples in 5.1 and 5.3 are deleted;
——the combination of the first and second characters of a WMI assigned to China in 5.3 is supplemented;
——the requirements of 5.4.2 on annual output are modified;
——the “Application for assignment of world manufacturer identifier (WMI)” in Annex A is adjusted.
This standard is prepared by reference to ISO 3780: 2009 Road vehicles - World manufacturer identifier (WMI) code.
This standard was proposed by and is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.
The previous editions of this standard are as follows:
——GB/T 16737-1991 and GB 16737-2004.
Road vehicle - World manufacturer identifier (WMI) code
1 Scope
This standard specifies the content and composition of world manufacturer identifier (WMI). The world manufacturer identifier (WMI) is the first part of vehicle identification number (VIN) in GB 16735.
This standard is applicable to automobiles as well as incomplete vehicles, trailers, motorcycles and mopeds.
It may also serve as a reference for other vehicles to be marked with VINs.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB 16735 Road vehicle - Vehicle identification number (VIN)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB 16735 and the following apply.
3.1
world manufacturer identifier; WMI
the first part of vehicle identification number (VIN) used to identify the manufacturer of the vehicle. Where being assigned to a certain vehicle manufacturer, it can be used as the identification mark of the manufacturer. Where used together with the rest part of the VIN, it is sufficient to ensure the VIN uniqueness of all vehicles manufactured in the world within 30 years
3.2
authorized organization
organization authorized by the national automobile competent department to undertake WMI assignment and management
4 General characteristic requirements
4.1 The WMI consists of three characters by using the following Arabic numerals and capital Roman alphabets only:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S T U V W X Y Z
(Alphabets I, O and Q cannot be used)
4.2 The authorized organization assigns one or more WMIs to the vehicle manufacturer, and shall file the assigned WMIs with the international agency authorized by ISO.
Note: the international agency authorized by ISO is Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
4.3 After the last year of use of WMI that has been assigned to a vehicle manufacturer, the authorized organization shall not reassign it to other vehicle manufacturers within at least 30 years.
5 Specified character of WMI
5.1 First position
The first character of a WMI is an alphabet or numeral assigned by the international agency to indicate a geographical area. According to the expected demand, one or more characters may be assigned to a geographical area.
5.2 Second position
The second character of a WMI is an alphabet or numeral assigned by the international agency to indicate a country or region within a specific geographical area. According to the expected demand, one or more characters may be assigned to a country or region. The combination of the two characters may ensure the unique identification of a country or region.
5.3 Assignment of the two characters
The international agency has assigned the combination of the two characters to each country, among which the character combinations assigned to China are L0~L9, LA~LZ, H0~H9 and HA~HZ.
5.4 Third position
5.4.1 The third character of a WMI is an alphabet or numeral assigned by the authorized organization to indicate the specific vehicle manufacturer. The combination of the first three characters may ensure the unique identification of a vehicle manufacturer.
5.4.2 The authorized organization shall use the numeral 9 in this position to identify all vehicle manufacturers of less than 1000 complete and/or incomplete vehicles per year. For such vehicle manufacturers, the characters that fall in the 12th, 13th and 14th positions of a VIN shall be designated by the authorized organization to ensure the unique identification of a vehicle manufacturer.
Contents of GB 16737-2019
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General characteristic requirements
5 Specified character of WMI
6 WMI assignment and filing
7 Standard implementation date
