How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Song Plus DM-i in Egypt?

Taxes and fees total about $13,711 on a CIF value of $19,284: Import duty 40% $7,714, Excise 1%（1498cc） $270, VAT 14% $3,817, State resources development fee (3% up to 1,600 cc; 5% for 1,601–2,000 cc; 8.5% above; BEV exempt) (estimate) 3% $810, ACI / ACID advance filing + CargoX document fee (estimate) $200, Alexandria / Ain Sokhna port handling per car (estimate) $400, GOEIC / EOS conformity inspection and registration (per-car share) (estimate) $500.

What is the landed (DDP) price of a BYD Song Plus DM-i in Egypt?

About $33,345 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.

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BYD Song Plus DM-i to Egypt: what it costs landed

Reference ex-works price $14,790 (EXW, new car). Below: every step from the dealer's yard to a registered car in Egypt, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.

Example configuration (reference price) · Plug-in hybrid · 1,498 cc

$33,345DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $19,284· Sea/land freight reference $3,000 per car

Cheaper per car when several ship together — quoted per order

Ex-works price	$14,790
+ Export handling (arranged by LandedCar)	$1,341
= FOB	$16,131
+ Freight & insurance (insurance 0.8%)	$3,153
CIF · per car	$19,284
+ Import duty 40%	$7,714
+ Excise 1%（1498cc）	$270
+ VAT 14%	$3,817
+ State resources development fee (3% up to 1,600 cc; 5% for 1,601–2,000 cc; 8.5% above; BEV exempt) (estimate) 3%	$810
+ ACI / ACID advance filing + CargoX document fee (estimate)	$200
+ Alexandria / Ain Sokhna port handling per car (estimate)	$400
+ GOEIC / EOS conformity inspection and registration (per-car share) (estimate)	$500
= Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal	$13,711
+ Service fee (LandedCar)	$350
DDP delivered duty paid · per car	$33,345

Recalculate with your own price → Reference price — change it in the calculator

Can this car get in?

• Age limit 3 years
• Used cars may only be imported from the US / Canada (USMCA); Chinese used cars cannot enter — new cars can
• Who can import: Companies need an importer card (GOEIC) and tax card; individuals may import one car for own use every five years (Decree 319/2024), paying through an Egyptian bank with Form 4
• Used ICE passenger cars are banned; ICE cars must be current-model-year new (first buyer). Used BEVs were allowed up to 3 years under Decree 255/2018 but the trade ministry tightened this in 2021, so confirm case by case with customs
• A 19-digit ACID code must be obtained on the Nafeza single window at least 48 hours before loading (exporter files via CargoX), otherwise the car cannot be discharged
• BEVs: 0% duty and 0% table tax, essentially 14% VAT; ICE above 1,600 cc pays 135% duty, hybrids 30% / 100%, range-extenders 10%

Rules and sources

Egyptian Customs tariff Decree 218/2022 (PDF pp.435–437 read in phase 1): ICE up to 1,600 cc 40%, above 135%; hybrids 30% / 100%; 8703.8010 range-extender 10%; 8703.8090 BEV exempt ↗ official 2026-10-03
U.S. ITA Egypt import tariffs guide: BEVs are duty-exempt; the 30% / 100% rates concern hybrids ↗ official 2026-10-03
Egyptian Tax Authority VAT law directory: VAT Law 67/2016 at 14% on customs value + duty + other taxes + table tax; table tax on ICE cars 1% up to 1,600 cc, 15% for 1,601–2,000 cc, 30% above; Law 149/2026 keeps 14% ↗ official 2026-10-03
U.S. ITA Egypt prohibited and restricted imports: used automobiles are restricted ↗ official 2026-10-03
SCZONE ACI guidance: cargo information must be filed and an ACID obtained at least 48 hours before shipment ↗ official 2026-10-03
Nafeza single window: importer pre-registration, ACID code and exporter document upload via CargoX ↗ official 2026-10-03
PwC Egypt tax summary: standard VAT 14%; passenger cars are excluded from the 5% equipment rate ↗ verified 2026-09-20
Yallamotor: Decree 319/2024 limits individuals to one own-use car every five years with proof of funds and payment through an Egyptian bank (Form 4); ICE cars must be new or under one year, EVs up to three years ↗ verified 2026-10-04
Arab Finance: the Egyptian government is considering a first-ever 5% customs duty on imported BEVs (currently 0%, paying only 14% VAT) ↗ verified 2026-10-04

Egypt bans used ICE passenger cars (ICE cars must be current-model-year new); used BEVs were capped at 3 years and tightened in 2021, so confirm case by case; left-hand drive. BEVs pay 0% duty, 0% table tax and no development fee, so essentially 14% VAT; ICE up to 1,600 cc pays 40% duty + 1% table tax + about 3% development fee + 14% VAT, and above 1,600 cc the duty is 135%. Individuals may import one car every five years and must pay through an Egyptian bank (Form 4). An ACID code is required 48 hours before loading. Main ports Alexandria and Ain Sokhna; the development fee, port and conformity charges are estimates.

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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.