How much import duty and VAT on a MG5 in Saudi Arabia?

Taxes and fees total about $3,876 on a CIF value of $10,488: Import duty 5% (age 0 y depreciation 0%) $524, VAT 15% $1,652, Port + customs $500, SASO / SABER Homologation ⚠ $800, registration $400.

What is the landed (DDP) price of a MG5 in Saudi Arabia?

About $14,915 per car at a reference ex-works price of $ — see the breakdown above; use the calculator with your own price.

Who handles shipping and customs?

LandedCar buys the car from the Chinese dealer and handles export to CIF at your port; customs clearance and registration are done by you or by a provider you choose from the directory.

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MG5 to Saudi Arabia: what it costs landed

Today’s quote: from $6,736 FOB China port (new car, quoted 09-20). Below: every step from there to a registered car in Saudi Arabia, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.

$14,915DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $10,488· Sea/land freight reference $3700 per car

3–4 cars sharing a container: about $2,000–3,200 per car

Ex-works price	$6,438
+ Export handling (arranged by LandedCar)	$298
= FOB	$6,736
+ Freight & insurance (insurance 0.5%)	$3,752
CIF · per car	$10,488
+ Inland transport in destination	$200
DAP · per car	$10,688
+ Import duty 5% (age 0 y depreciation 0%)	$524
+ VAT 15%	$1,652
+ Port + customs	$500
+ SASO / SABER Homologation ⚠	$800
+ registration	$400
= Landed costs total	$3,876
+ Service fee (LandedCar)	$350
DDP delivered duty paid · per car	$14,915

Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 09-20 — prices move; confirm before ordering

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

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.

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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.