How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Dolphin in United Kingdom?

Taxes and fees total about $7,007 on a CIF value of $19,327: Import duty 10% $1,933, VAT 20% $4,252, Port + customs $ $500, IVA approval £ ⚠ $253, DVLA registration £ $70.

What is the landed (DDP) price of a BYD Dolphin in United Kingdom?

About $27,085 per car at the ex-works price of $12,954 — see the breakdown above; use the calculator with your own price.

Who handles shipping and customs?

The quote identifies the seller and the party responsible for export. For FOB, the buyer appoints the freight forwarder; for CIF, LandedCar arranges and quotes sea freight and insurance. Destination customs clearance and registration are handled by the buyer or a service provider they choose.

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BYD Dolphin to United Kingdom: what it costs landed

Today’s quote: from $14,000 FOB China port (new car, quoted 10-20). Below: every step from there to a registered car in United Kingdom, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.

Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2025 420KM Free Edition · Battery electric

$27,085DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $19,327· Sea/land freight reference $5,250 per car

Cheaper per car when several ship together — quoted per order

Ex-works price	$12,954
+ Export handling (arranged by LandedCar)	$1,046
= FOB	$14,000
+ Freight & insurance (insurance 0.4%)	$5,327
CIF · per car	$19,327
+ Inland transport in destination	$400
DAP · per car	$19,727
+ Import duty 10%	$1,933
+ VAT 20%	$4,252
+ Port + customs $	$500
+ IVA approval £ ⚠	$253
+ DVLA registration £	$70
= Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal	$7,007
+ Service fee (LandedCar)	$350
DDP delivered duty paid · per car	$27,085

Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 10-20 — prices move; confirm before ordering

Can this car get in?

⚠ RHD market: LHD cars can be registered but are hard to resell
• Who can import: Individuals and companies can import; companies need a GB EORI number
• Speedometer must show mph

Rules and sources

Import duty 10% (UK Global Tariff, 8703 passenger cars; the UK did not follow the EU countervailing duty on Chinese BEVs) + VAT 20% (on price + freight/insurance + duty) ↗ verified 2026-09-02
NOVA declaration within 14 days of arrival; China-spec cars without type approval need IVA; DVLA first registration fee £55 ↗ official 2026-09-02
Right-hand-drive market; LHD can be registered but is hard to resell; speedometer must show mph ↗ official 2026-09-02

FAQ

BYD Dolphin price in United Kingdom: how much does it cost delivered with duties paid?: About $27,085 per car delivered duty paid (DDP) in United Kingdom, from $14,000 FOB China port (ex-works $12,954). Taxes and fees about $7,007; see the table above and recalculate with your own price.
How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Dolphin in United Kingdom?: Taxes and fees total about $7,007 on a CIF value of $19,327: Import duty 10% $1,933, VAT 20% $4,252, Port + customs $ $500, IVA approval £ ⚠ $253, DVLA registration £ $70.
Can a new BYD Dolphin be imported and registered in United Kingdom?: Yes. No blocking rule for a new left-hand-drive car. Rules to know: RHD market: LHD cars can be registered but are hard to resell; Who can import: Individuals and companies can import; companies need a GB EORI number; Speedometer must show mph
Who handles shipping and customs?: The quote identifies the seller and the party responsible for export. For FOB, the buyer appoints the freight forwarder; for CIF, LandedCar arranges and quotes sea freight and insurance. Destination customs clearance and registration are handled by the buyer or a service provider they choose.

Post-Brexit UK tariff: 10% duty on cars, VAT 20%, no countervailing duty on Chinese BEVs (a price advantage versus the EU); right-hand-drive market, China-spec LHD cars can be registered but are hard to resell; imports need a NOVA declaration and IVA individual approval when there is no type approval.

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