Importing a car from China to Gabon: full landed-cost guide 2026
Duties, VAT, who can import, what gets in, shipping — and the DDP price of 28 popular Chinese models in Gabon, computed by our rules engine with sources and verification dates.
Who can import and what gets in
- • Who can import: Individuals or companies with import rights may import; clearance goes through a customs-approved forwarder
- • Pre-shipment inspection: PROGEC (AGANOR)
- • CEMAC member: the common external tariff (TEC) applies
- • A BIETC electronic cargo tracking note must be obtained before shipment and shown on the bill of lading, or the car faces heavy fines
- • PROGEC pre-shipment conformity certification (CoC) is required
- • Used cars are valued on official residual-value tables
Tax rules and sources
- CEMAC common external tariff: 30% duty on passenger cars (2026) ↗ verified 2026-09-20
- 2026 finance law: 5% excise on cars above 1,500 cc, on CIF + duty ↗ verified 2026-09-20
- Standard VAT 18% on CIF + duty + excise + community levies ↗ verified 2026-09-20
- 1.5% statistical fee and 1% CEMAC integration tax (2026) ↗ verified 2026-09-20
Main port of entry is Owendo (Libreville). Total import tax burden on conventional passenger vehicles is around 58%-65% of CIF (30% tariff + 5% excise on >1500cc + 18% VAT plus regional integration levies), while BEVs enjoy an exemption from VAT. Prior to shipment, BIETC cargo tracking and PROGEC CoC inspection are mandatory, and used cars are subject to strict customs valuation guides.
Popular models: DDP price in Gabon
| Model | Ex-works | DDP |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Seal 05 DM-i | $10,815 | $30,185 |
| BYD Song Plus DM-i | $14,935 | $36,730 |
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) | $15,244 | $31,847 |
| BYD Seal EV | $21,525 | $40,343 |
| BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) | $11,845 | $27,249 |
| BYD Dolphin | $11,330 | $26,552 |
| BYD Sealion 7 | $23,062 | $42,422 |
| BYD Han EV | $22,550 | $41,730 |
| BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) | $17,938 | $35,491 |
| BYD Tang EV | $30,750 | $52,822 |
| Geely Coolray | $10,815 | $30,185 |
| Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro) | $17,425 | $42,616 |
| Zeekr 001 | $33,660 | $56,759 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro | $15,450 | $39,326 |
| Changan CS75 Plus | $13,390 | $34,276 |
| GWM Haval H6 | $13,905 | $36,752 |
| XPeng G6 | $24,600 | $44,503 |
| MG4 EV | $18,450 | $36,184 |
| Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built) | $30,750 | $52,822 |
| XPeng G9 | $34,680 | $58,139 |
| XPeng X9 | $42,840 | $69,177 |
| XPeng MONA M03 | $17,425 | $34,797 |
| AITO M7 | $38,760 | $74,579 |
| AITO M9 | $69,020 | $122,650 |
| MG5 | $7,725 | $25,276 |
| MG7 | $15,887 | $38,242 |
| Changan UNI-V | $12,360 | $32,639 |
| Changan Nevo Q05 | $14,935 | $31,429 |
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