← Importing a car from China to Saudi Arabia: full landed-cost guide 2026
BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) to Saudi Arabia: what it costs landed
Reference ex-works price $17,850 (EXW, new car). Below: every step from the dealer's yard to a registered car in Saudi Arabia, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.
Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric
$30,967DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $23,782· Sea/land freight reference $3,700 per car
3–4 cars sharing a container: about $2,000–3,200 per car
| Ex-works price | $17,850 |
| + Export handling (arranged by LandedCar) | $2,114 |
| = FOB | $19,964 |
| + Freight & insurance (insurance 0.5%) | $3,818 |
| CIF · per car | $23,782 |
| + Inland transport in destination | $200 |
| DAP · per car | $23,982 |
| + Import duty 5% (age 0 y depreciation 0%) | $1,189 |
| + VAT 15% | $3,746 |
| + Port + customs | $500 |
| + SASO / SABER Homologation ⚠ | $800 |
| + registration | $400 |
| = Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal | $6,635 |
| + Service fee (LandedCar) | $350 |
| DDP delivered duty paid · per car | $30,967 |
Recalculate with your own price → Reference price — change it in the calculator
Can this car get 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
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
FAQ
- BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) price in Saudi Arabia: how much does it cost delivered with duties paid?
- About $30,967 per car delivered duty paid (DDP) in Saudi Arabia, from $19,964 FOB China port (ex-works $17,850). Taxes and fees about $6,635; see the table above and recalculate with your own price.
- How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) in Saudi Arabia?
- Taxes and fees total about $6,635 on a CIF value of $23,782: Import duty 5% (age 0 y depreciation 0%) $1,189, VAT 15% $3,746, Port + customs $500, SASO / SABER Homologation ⚠ $800, registration $400.
- Can a new BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) be imported and registered in Saudi Arabia?
- Yes. No blocking rule for a new left-hand-drive car. Rules to know: 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%
- 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.
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.
BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) in other countries
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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.