Importing a car from China to Saudi Arabia: full landed-cost guide 2026
Duties, VAT, who can import, what gets in, shipping — and the DDP price of 30 popular Chinese models in Saudi Arabia, computed by our rules engine with sources and verification dates.
Who can import and what gets in
- • Age limit 5 years
- • Who can import: Individuals are restricted (residents: one car per 3 years, no resale within 3 years); companies need a commercial registration (CR)
- • Pre-shipment inspection: SABER (PCoC + SCoC, done before shipment)
- • Fuel-economy shortfall penalty 20–50%
- • Expats: one car per 3 years, no resale within 3 years
Tax rules and sources
- Duty 5% (on value depreciated 10%/year, max 50%) + VAT 15% ↗ verified 2026-09-02
- Used cars ≤5 years (current year excluded; residents 1 car per 3 years, no resale within 3 years; premium residency 2 cars per 12 months) ↗ official 2026-09-02
- SASO/SABER certification; 20–50% penalty if fuel-economy standard not met (min SAR 20,000) ↗ verified 2026-09-02
GCC duty 5% (on depreciated value), VAT 15%; used cars ≤5 years old; SASO/SABER mandatory, 20–50% penalty if fuel-economy standard not met.
Popular models: DDP price in Saudi Arabia
| Model | FOB | DDP |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Seal 05 DM-iQuoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · Honor Edition 55KM Comfort · Plug-in hybrid · 1,497 cc | $10,686 | $19,707 |
| BYD Song Plus DM-iExample configuration (reference price) · Plug-in hybrid · 1,498 cc | $16,720 | $27,030 |
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2024 荣耀 · Battery electric | $16,249 | $26,458 |
| BYD Seal EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $23,748 | $35,559 |
| BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · 2027 Flash Edition 401KM Leading Edition · Battery electric | $13,034 | $22,557 |
| BYD DolphinQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2025 420KM Free Edition · Battery electric | $14,001 | $23,730 |
| BYD Sealion 7Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · Battery electric | $28,077 | $40,812 |
| BYD Han EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $24,829 | $36,871 |
| BYD Seal U (Sealion 6)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $19,964 | $30,967 |
| BYD Tang EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $33,479 | $47,368 |
| Geely CoolrayQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · MT · Petrol · 1,500 cc | $8,794 | $17,411 |
| Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · Petrol · 1,969 cc | $22,671 | $34,252 |
| Zeekr 001Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $36,723 | $51,305 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 ProExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,598 cc | $17,261 | $27,687 |
| Changan CS75 PlusExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,499 cc | $15,099 | $25,063 |
| GWM Haval H6Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,998 cc | $15,639 | $25,718 |
| Jetour T2 (Traveller)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · Petrol · 1,498 cc | $19,943 | $30,941 |
| Jetour X70Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,498 cc | $13,369 | $22,964 |
| XPeng G6Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · EV 625 Max Tech Edition · Battery electric | $26,139 | $38,460 |
| MG4 EVQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · International Edition · Battery electric | $10,805 | $19,852 |
| Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $33,479 | $47,368 |
| XPeng G9Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · 625 Max · Battery electric | $36,645 | $51,210 |
| XPeng X9Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · EV 665 Max · Battery electric | $44,193 | $60,369 |
| XPeng MONA M03Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · 540 Plus · Battery electric | $18,387 | $29,053 |
| AITO M7Example configuration (reference price) · Range extender · 1,499 cc | $42,129 | $57,865 |
| AITO M9Example configuration (reference price) · Range extender · 1,499 cc | $74,565 | $97,227 |
| MG5Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · Petrol · 1,495 cc | $9,211 | $17,918 |
| MG7Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,496 cc | $17,802 | $28,343 |
| Changan UNI-VExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,494 cc | $14,017 | $23,750 |
| Changan Nevo Q05Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · Battery electric | $13,745 | $23,420 |
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BYD Seal 05 DM-i
PHEV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $10,397+
BYD Destroyer 05
PHEV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $10,686+
BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)
EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $15,123+
BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up)
EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $13,034+
BYD Dolphin
EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $14,001+
BYD Sealion 7
2026 · EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $27,924+
BYD Sealion 07 DM-i
2026 · PHEV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $23,283+
BYD Tang DM-i
PHEV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $23,588+
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