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BYD Dolphin to Mexico: 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 Mexico, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.
Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2025 420KM Free Edition · Battery electric
$38,673DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $21,105· Sea/land freight reference $7,000 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 0.5%) | $7,105 |
| CIF · per car | $21,105 |
| + Inland transport in destination | $500 |
| DAP · per car | $21,605 |
| + Import duty 50% (China-built) | $10,553 |
| + IVA 16% | $5,065 |
| + Port + customs | $700 |
| + registration | $400 |
| = Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal | $16,718 |
| + Service fee (LandedCar) | $350 |
| DDP delivered duty paid · per car | $38,673 |
Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 10-20 — prices move; confirm before ordering
Can this car get in?
- • Used cars may only be imported from the US / Canada (USMCA); Chinese used cars cannot enter — new cars can
- • Who can import: Mainly companies: importer registry (Padrón de Importadores) required; individuals generally cannot import new cars themselves
Rules and sources
- Duty 50% on Chinese-built cars (from 2026-01-01, non-FTA countries) + VAT 16%; ISAN new cars only 2–17% (hybrids halved) ↗ verified 2026-09-02
- Used imports limited to US/Canada-built cars (USMCA decree, until 2026-11-30) — Chinese-built used cars effectively cannot enter ↗ verified 2026-09-02
FAQ
- BYD Dolphin price in Mexico: how much does it cost delivered with duties paid?
- About $38,673 per car delivered duty paid (DDP) in Mexico, from $14,000 FOB China port (ex-works $12,954). Taxes and fees about $16,718; see the table above and recalculate with your own price.
- How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Dolphin in Mexico?
- Taxes and fees total about $16,718 on a CIF value of $21,105: Import duty 50% (China-built) $10,553, IVA 16% $5,065, Port + customs $700, registration $400.
- Can a new BYD Dolphin be imported and registered in Mexico?
- Yes. No blocking rule for a new left-hand-drive car. Rules to know: Used cars may only be imported from the US / Canada (USMCA); Chinese used cars cannot enter — new cars can; Who can import: Mainly companies: importer registry (Padrón de Importadores) required; individuals generally cannot import new cars themselves
- 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.
From 2026 Chinese-built cars pay 50% duty; the used-car decree only admits US/Canada-built cars, so Chinese cars are effectively new-only and expensive. Chinese exports to Mexico fell 31% in H1 2026.
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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.