Importing a car from China to Senegal: full landed-cost guide 2026
Duties, VAT, who can import, what gets in, shipping — and the DDP price of 30 popular Chinese models in Senegal, computed by our rules engine with sources and verification dates.
Who can import and what gets in
- • Age limit 10 years
- • Who can import: Individuals and companies can import; a NINEA tax number or a licensed transitaire is required
- • BSC cargo tracking note required
Tax rules and sources
- Duty 20% + statistical tax 1% + community levies PCS 1% / PCC 0.5% + COSEC 0.4% + VAT 18% (on CIF + duty); about 45–46% of CIF in total for a used passenger car ↗ verified 2026-09-05
- Passenger cars and light vehicles under 3.5 t ≤10 years old, buses and heavy trucks ≤15 years (presidential decree of 2025-10-24, relaxed from 8 years; earlier rule: décrets 2001-72 / 2012-444); right-hand drive banned ↗ verified 2026-09-06
- Battery-electric cars exempt from duty, VAT and domestic taxes (continued in the 2026 Finance Law) ↗ verified 2026-09-05
Left-hand drive, RHD banned; passenger cars ≤10 years old (relaxed from 8 in Oct 2025). ICE cars: duty 20% + community levies ~2.9% + VAT 18%, about 45% of CIF; battery-electric cars pay no duty and no VAT, only levies and port charges. Clearance through the Gaïndé 2000 e-system; a BSC cargo tracking note is required.
Popular models: DDP price in Senegal
| Model | FOB | DDP |
|---|---|---|
| Geely CoolrayQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · MT · Petrol · 1,500 cc | $8,792 | $23,810 |
| Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · Petrol · 1,969 cc | $22,670 | $44,374 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 ProExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,598 cc | $17,261 | $36,358 |
| Changan CS75 PlusExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,499 cc | $15,099 | $33,154 |
| GWM Haval H6Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,998 cc | $15,639 | $33,954 |
| Jetour T2 (Traveller)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · Petrol · 1,498 cc | $19,938 | $40,325 |
| Jetour X70Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,498 cc | $13,369 | $30,591 |
| MG5Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · Petrol · 1,495 cc | $9,210 | $24,429 |
| MG7Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,496 cc | $17,802 | $37,159 |
| Changan UNI-VExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,494 cc | $14,017 | $31,551 |
| BYD Song Plus DM-iExample configuration (reference price) · Plug-in hybrid · 1,498 cc | $16,720 | $35,556 |
| BYD Seal 05 DM-iQuoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · Honor Edition 55KM Comfort · Plug-in hybrid · 1,497 cc | $10,685 | $26,615 |
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2024 荣耀 · Battery electric | $16,248 | $25,319 |
| BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · 2027 Flash Edition 401KM Leading Edition · Battery electric | $13,033 | $21,903 |
| BYD Sealion 7Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · Battery electric | $28,076 | $37,885 |
| BYD Seal U (Sealion 6)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $19,964 | $29,266 |
| BYD Tang EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $33,479 | $43,625 |
| XPeng G6Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · EV 625 Max Tech Edition · Battery electric | $26,138 | $35,826 |
| Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $33,479 | $43,625 |
| XPeng G9Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · 625 Max · Battery electric | $36,644 | $46,988 |
| Changan Nevo Q05Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · Battery electric | $13,744 | $22,658 |
| XPeng X9Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · EV 665 Max · Battery electric | $44,192 | $55,007 |
| BYD Seal EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $23,748 | $33,286 |
| BYD Han EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $24,829 | $34,435 |
| Zeekr 001Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $36,723 | $47,071 |
| MG4 EVQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · International Edition · Battery electric | $10,805 | $19,535 |
| XPeng MONA M03Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · 540 Plus · Battery electric | $18,386 | $27,590 |
| BYD DolphinQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2025 420KM Free Edition · Battery electric | $14,000 | $22,930 |
| AITO M7Example configuration (reference price) · Range extender · 1,499 cc | $42,129 | $73,206 |
| AITO M9Example configuration (reference price) · Range extender · 1,499 cc | $74,565 | $121,269 |
Available to order now
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Geely Coolray
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $8,153+
Geely Monjaro Hybrid
PHEV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $18,659+
Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro)
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $22,102+
Changan CS75 Plus
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $13,490+
Jetour T2 (Traveller)
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $19,329+
Jetour X70
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $12,674+
MG5
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $7,243+
MG7
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $20,834+
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