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MG7 to UAE: what it costs landed

Today’s quote: from $17,532 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.

$23,739DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $20,535· 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$16,190
+ Export handling (arranged by LandedCar)$1,342
= FOB$17,532
+ Freight & insurance (insurance 0.5%)$3,002
CIF · per car$20,535
+ Inland transport in destination$150
DAP · per car$20,685
+ Import duty 5%$1,027
+ VAT 5%$1,078
+ Port + customs + inspection$400
+ Registration RTA$200
= Landed costs total$2,705
+ Service fee (LandedCar)$350
DDP delivered duty paid · per car$23,739

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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.