How much import duty and VAT on a AITO M7 in UAE?

Taxes and fees total about $5,030 on a CIF value of $43,216: Import duty 5% $2,161, VAT 5% $2,269, Port + customs + inspection $400, Registration RTA $200.

What is the landed (DDP) price of a AITO M7 in UAE?

About $48,745 per car at a reference ex-works price of $ — see the breakdown above; use the calculator with your own price.

Who handles shipping and customs?

LandedCar buys the car from the Chinese dealer and handles export to CIF at your port; customs clearance and registration are done by you or by a provider you choose from the directory.

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AITO M7 to UAE: what it costs landed

Reference ex-works price $38,760 (EXW, new car). Below: every step from the dealer's yard to a registered car in UAE, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.

$48,745DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $43,216· Sea/land freight reference $2900 per car

RoRo, several cars together: about $1,200–1,800 per car · 3–4 cars sharing a container: about $1,500–2,400 per car

Ex-works price	$38,760
+ Export handling (arranged by LandedCar)	$1,341
= FOB	$40,101
+ Freight & insurance (insurance 0.5%)	$3,115
CIF · per car	$43,216
+ Inland transport in destination	$150
DAP · per car	$43,366
+ Import duty 5%	$2,161
+ VAT 5%	$2,269
+ Port + customs + inspection	$400
+ Registration RTA	$200
= Landed costs total	$5,030
+ Service fee (LandedCar)	$350
DDP delivered duty paid · per car	$48,745

Recalculate with your own price → Reference price — change it in the calculator

Can this car get in?

• Who can import: Individuals (with residency) and companies; companies clear with a trade licence
• Non-GCC-spec cars need a MoIAT conformity certificate and modifications
• Export certificate valid only 30 days (matters for re-export to Africa)

Rules and sources

Import duty 5% (on CIF) ↗ official 2026-09-02
VAT 5% (on price + duty) ↗ verified 2026-09-02
Registration AED 420–1,000 (by car value) ↗ verified 2026-09-02

GCC unified duty 5%, VAT 5% on (price + duty), about 10.25% in total; no recycling fee, no mandatory individual approval; Tasjeel/Shamil inspection then RTA registration. Total landed cost for used cars ≈ 13–18% of the car price. CIF is the usual basis in the Middle East.

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Indicative figures: exchange rates, freight and tax rules change; what customs actually charges and the quote LandedCar confirms prevail. Free and not a basis for refunds or claims — see Terms.