How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Han EV in UAE?

Taxes and fees total about $3,046 on a CIF value of $23,866: Import duty 5% $1,193, VAT 5% $1,253, Port & customs + customs + inspection $400, Registration RTA $200.

What is the landed (DDP) price of a BYD Han EV in UAE?

About $26,912 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?

The Chinese dealer delivers to the term he commits to (EXW/FOB/CIF); sea freight, customs and registration are done by providers you choose from the directory — the platform never handles goods or money.

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BYD Han EV to UAE: what it costs landed

Reference ex-works price $22,000 in China, 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.

$26,912DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $23,866· Sea/land freight reference $1300 per car

Ex-works price	$22,000
+ Domestic transport & export clearance	$447
= FOB	$22,447
+ Freight & insurance	$1,419
CIF · per car	$23,866
+ Inland transport in destination	$150
DAP · per car	$24,016
+ Import duty 5%	$1,193
+ VAT 5%	$1,253
+ Port & customs + customs + inspection	$400
+ Registration RTA	$200
= Landed costs total	$3,046
DDP delivered duty paid · per car	$26,912

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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BYD Han EV in other countries

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