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BYD Seal 05 DM-i to UAE: what it costs landed
Today’s quote: from $10,397 FOB China port (new car, quoted 10-18). Below: every step from there to a registered car in UAE, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.
Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · 2026 128KM Luxury · Plug-in hybrid · 1,497 cc
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 | $10,098 |
| + Export handling (arranged by LandedCar) | $299 |
| = FOB | $10,397 |
| + Freight & insurance (insurance 0.5%) | $2,966 |
| CIF · per car | $13,363 |
| + Inland transport in destination | $150 |
| DAP · per car | $13,513 |
| + Import duty 5% | $668 |
| + VAT 5% | $702 |
| + Port + customs + inspection | $400 |
| + Registration RTA | $200 |
| = Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal | $1,970 |
| + Service fee (LandedCar) | $350 |
| DDP delivered duty paid · per car | $15,833 |
Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 10-18 — prices move; confirm before ordering
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
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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.