How much import duty and VAT on a MG5 in UAE?

Taxes and fees total about $1,593 on a CIF value of $9,684: Import duty 5% $484, VAT 5% $508, Port + customs + inspection $400, Registration RTA $200.

What is the landed (DDP) price of a MG5 in UAE?

About $11,777 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.

← Importing a car from China to UAE: full landed-cost guide 2026

MG5 to UAE: what it costs landed

Today’s quote: from $6,736 FOB China port (new car, quoted 09-20). Below: every step from there to a registered car in UAE, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.

$11,777DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $9,684· 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	$6,438
+ Export handling (arranged by LandedCar)	$298
= FOB	$6,736
+ Freight & insurance (insurance 0.5%)	$2,948
CIF · per car	$9,684
+ Inland transport in destination	$150
DAP · per car	$9,834
+ Import duty 5%	$484
+ VAT 5%	$508
+ Port + customs + inspection	$400
+ Registration RTA	$200
= Landed costs total	$1,593
+ Service fee (LandedCar)	$350
DDP delivered duty paid · per car	$11,777

Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 09-20 — 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

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.