Importing a car from China to Mauritania: full landed-cost guide 2026
Duties, VAT, who can import, what gets in, shipping — and the DDP price of 28 popular Chinese models in Mauritania, computed by our rules engine with sources and verification dates.
Who can import and what gets in
- • Who can import: Individuals (ID / residence proof and tax ID NIF) or companies (trade register RC, import-export number and NIF); a licensed customs broker is required
- • Pre-shipment inspection: PVCM (Bureau Veritas CoC)
- • PVCM pre-shipment conformity certification has been compulsory since 15 March 2023 — without the Bureau Veritas CoC the car faces heavy fines or cannot clear
- • Right-hand-drive cars are banned; left-hand drive only
- • The absolute age ban on used cars was lifted in 2021, but customs taxes on a minimum reference grid, so cars over 8 years cost much more
- • EV traction batteries need a UN 38.3 test report and the maker's certificate
Tax rules and sources
- Passenger cars: 20% base duty, 1% statistical fee, 16% VAT (2025 finance law) ↗ verified 2026-09-20
- Battery-electric passenger cars are exempt from duty and VAT ↗ verified 2026-09-20
- The tax code sets no ad valorem excise on cars (2023 tax code) ↗ official 2026-09-20
- PVCM pre-shipment inspection compulsory for imports including vehicles and parts since 15 March 2023 ↗ official 2026-09-20
- Parliament lifted the 5- and 8-year age bans on used cars in 2021 ↗ verified 2026-09-20
Main port of entry is Port of Nouakchott (PANPA). Mauritania strictly enforces LHD and requires mandatory pre-shipment PVCM certification (Bureau Veritas). Customs duties for ICE vehicles are 20% with 16% VAT and 1% statistical tax, while BEVs enjoy zero duty and zero VAT. Used cars are assessed based on a minimum valuation table.
Popular models: DDP price in Mauritania
| Model | Ex-works | DDP |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Seal 05 DM-i | $10,815 | $26,291 |
| BYD Song Plus DM-i | $14,935 | $32,114 |
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) | $15,244 | $23,824 |
| BYD Seal EV | $21,525 | $30,219 |
| BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) | $11,845 | $20,364 |
| BYD Dolphin | $11,330 | $19,839 |
| BYD Sealion 7 | $23,062 | $31,783 |
| BYD Han EV | $22,550 | $31,262 |
| BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) | $17,938 | $26,567 |
| BYD Tang EV | $30,750 | $39,610 |
| Geely Coolray | $10,815 | $26,291 |
| Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro) | $17,425 | $35,633 |
| Zeekr 001 | $33,660 | $42,573 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro | $15,450 | $32,842 |
| Changan CS75 Plus | $13,390 | $29,930 |
| GWM Haval H6 | $13,905 | $30,658 |
| XPeng G6 | $24,600 | $33,349 |
| MG4 EV | $18,450 | $27,088 |
| Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built) | $30,750 | $39,610 |
| XPeng G9 | $34,680 | $43,611 |
| XPeng X9 | $42,840 | $51,919 |
| XPeng MONA M03 | $17,425 | $26,044 |
| AITO M7 | $38,760 | $65,784 |
| AITO M9 | $69,020 | $108,548 |
| MG5 | $7,725 | $21,925 |
| MG7 | $15,887 | $33,459 |
| Changan UNI-V | $12,360 | $28,475 |
| Changan Nevo Q05 | $14,935 | $23,509 |
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