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BYD Dolphin to Senegal: 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 Senegal, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.
Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2025 420KM Free Edition · Battery electric
$22,930DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $20,664· Sea/land freight reference $6,500 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 0.8%) | $6,664 |
| CIF · per car | $20,664 |
| + Inland transport in destination | $100 |
| DAP · per car | $20,764 |
| + Import duty BEV exempt | $0 |
| + Statistical tax + community levies 2.9% | $599 |
| + TVA BEV exempt | $0 |
| + Registration fee 2.5% ⚠ | $517 |
| + Port + customs | $700 |
| = Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal | $1,816 |
| + Service fee (LandedCar) | $350 |
| DDP delivered duty paid · per car | $22,930 |
Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 10-20 — prices move; confirm before ordering
Can this car get 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
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
FAQ
- BYD Dolphin price in Senegal: how much does it cost delivered with duties paid?
- About $22,930 per car delivered duty paid (DDP) in Senegal, from $14,000 FOB China port (ex-works $12,954). Taxes and fees about $1,816; see the table above and recalculate with your own price.
- How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Dolphin in Senegal?
- Taxes and fees total about $1,816 on a CIF value of $20,664: Import duty BEV exempt $0, Statistical tax + community levies 2.9% $599, TVA BEV exempt $0, Registration fee 2.5% ⚠ $517, Port + customs $700.
- Can a new BYD Dolphin be imported and registered in Senegal?
- Yes. No blocking rule for a new left-hand-drive car. Rules to know: 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
- 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.
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.
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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.