Importing a car from China to Armenia: full landed-cost guide 2026
Duties, VAT, who can import, what gets in, shipping — and the DDP price of 28 popular Chinese models in Armenia, computed by our rules engine with sources and verification dates.
Who can import and what gets in
- • Who can import: Companies clear under the EAEU common tariff; private imports use the EAEU unified payment table (48–54% of value or EUR per cc, whichever is higher; BEVs excluded)
- • Right-hand-drive cars cannot be imported or registered (the transition period ended in 2019)
- • In 2026 BEVs have a 20,000-unit zero-duty quota (16,500 general importers + 3,500 manufacturer dealers, manufactured 2024 or later; 15% once exhausted); BEVs manufactured after 2023 imported 1 Feb–31 Dec 2026 are VAT-exempt; the import environmental tax is 2/4/6/12/24% of CIF by age
Tax rules and sources
- Government decision (arlis 229857): 2026 zero-duty BEV quota (8703 80 000 3 / 5) of 20,000 units, 16,500 general importers incl. individuals + 3,500 manufacturer dealers, manufactured after 31 Dec 2023; ordinary rate 15% ↗ official 2026-10-03
- Tax Code current text (arlis 230455): VAT 20%; BEVs manufactured after 31 Dec 2023 imported 1 Feb–31 Dec 2026 are VAT-exempt (separate January window); import environmental tax by age: up to 3 years 2%, 3–5 4%, 5–10 6%, 10–15 12%, over 15 24% ↗ official 2026-10-03
- arlis 186178: import environmental tax age bands 2/4/6/12/24%, effective 1 June 2024 ↗ official 2026-10-03
- arlis 128898: right-hand-drive vehicles are prohibited from release for domestic consumption or personal free circulation; the transitional exception ended in 2019 ↗ official 2026-10-03
- arlis 216347: customs release fee AMD 5,000 for a goods declaration up to 3 t, AMD 3,000 for a passenger declaration ↗ official 2026-10-03
- Eurasian Economic Commission news: the Intergovernmental Council granted a 2026 tariff exemption for EV imports into Armenia, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan (Armenia initially 15,000 units, later raised to 20,000 by national decision); 15% under the common tariff beyond the quota ↗ official 2026-10-04
- Carawon import guide 2026: about 15% duty for company imports of non-EAEU cars, EUR-per-cc payment for individuals; VAT 20% on CIF + duty; road tax about USD 150–250 and an environmental payment collected at entry ↗ verified 2026-10-04
- ARKA: Armenia granted a 15,000-unit duty-free EV quota for 2026 at EAEU level (national decision arlis 229857 extends it to 20,000) ↗ verified 2026-10-04
Right-hand-drive cars cannot be imported. EAEU common tariff: new passenger cars 15% duty, used petrol cars 20% or EUR 1.5 per cc (over 7 years) (estimate); BEVs have a 20,000-unit zero-duty quota in 2026 (manufactured 2024 or later, 15% once exhausted; 15% is used here to be safe), and the same BEVs imported 1 Feb–31 Dec 2026 are also exempt from 20% VAT (20% kept here; qualifying cars pay one tax less). The import environmental tax is 2% (up to 3 years) to 24% (over 15 years) of CIF and shows on the page as the age surcharge. Sea freight to Poti, then road via Tbilisi to Yerevan; private imports use the EAEU unified payment table (48–54% of value or EUR per cc, whichever is higher), which differs from the company tariff.
Popular models: DDP price in Armenia
| Model | Ex-works | DDP |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Seal 05 DM-iExample configuration (reference price) · Plug-in hybrid · 1,498 cc | $10,710 | $24,550 |
| BYD Song Plus DM-iExample configuration (reference price) · Plug-in hybrid · 1,498 cc | $14,790 | $30,290 |
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $15,096 | $30,721 |
| BYD Seal EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $21,420 | $39,619 |
| BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up)Quoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · Smart Drive 1098 · Battery electric | $14,178 | $27,962 |
| BYD DolphinQuoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · 1098 · Battery electric | $14,617 | $30,045 |
| BYD Sealion 7Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $22,950 | $41,772 |
| BYD Han EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $22,440 | $41,054 |
| BYD Seal U (Sealion 6)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $17,850 | $34,596 |
| BYD Tang EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $30,600 | $52,535 |
| Geely CoolrayQuoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · 668 MT · Petrol/diesel · 1,500 cc | $7,589 | $20,157 |
| Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro)Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol/diesel · 1,969 cc | $17,340 | $33,878 |
| Zeekr 001Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $33,660 | $56,841 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 ProExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol/diesel · 1,598 cc | $15,300 | $31,008 |
| Changan CS75 PlusQuoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · Smart Champion Edition 1089 · Petrol/diesel · Displacement unknown | $11,730 | $25,983 |
| GWM Haval H6Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol/diesel · 1,998 cc | $13,770 | $28,855 |
| XPeng G6Quoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · 2026 · EV 625 Max Tech Edition · Battery electric | $24,888 | $43,345 |
| MG4 EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $18,360 | $35,313 |
| Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $30,600 | $52,535 |
| XPeng G9Quoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · 2026 · 625 Max · Battery electric | $34,578 | $56,979 |
| XPeng X9Quoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · 2026 · EV 665 Max · Battery electric | $42,738 | $68,460 |
| XPeng MONA M03Quoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · 540 Long Range Plus · Battery electric | $17,136 | $32,438 |
| AITO M7Quoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · 2026 · 新M7 EREV Pro+ · Range extender · 1,499 cc | $39,282 | $64,749 |
| AITO M9Quoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · 2026 · EREV Max+ 5-seat Edition · Range extender · Displacement unknown | $67,362 | $104,257 |
| MG5Quoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · Mexico Edition · Petrol/diesel · Displacement unknown | $6,375 | $16,983 |
| MG7Quoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · 1379 · Petrol/diesel · 1,988 cc | $16,074 | $32,095 |
| Changan UNI-VQuoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · 2025 · 2nd gen 新蓝鲸 1169 · Petrol/diesel · Displacement unknown | $11,220 | $25,265 |
| Changan Nevo Q05Quoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · 1019 · Powertrain unknown · Displacement unknown | $14,280 | $29,571 |
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