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BYD Tang EV to UAE: what it costs landed

Reference ex-works price $30,600 (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.

Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric

$39,704DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $35,015· Sea/land freight reference $2,900 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$30,600
+ Export handling (arranged by LandedCar)$1,341
= FOB$31,941
+ Freight & insurance (insurance 0.5%)$3,074
CIF · per car$35,015
+ Inland transport in destination$150
DAP · per car$35,165
+ Import duty 5%$1,751
+ VAT 5%$1,838
+ Port + customs + inspection$400
+ Registration RTA$200
= Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal$4,189
+ Service fee (LandedCar)$350
DDP delivered duty paid · per car$39,704

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Rules and sources

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.