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BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) to Tanzania: what it costs landed

Reference ex-works price $15,096 (EXW, new car). Below: every step from the dealer's yard to a registered car in Tanzania, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.

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Can this car get in?

• ⛔ Right-hand drive only: China-market LHD cars cannot be imported — needs the RHD version
• • Who can import: Individuals and companies may import; a TIN is required and clearance goes through a TRA-licensed agent
• • Pre-shipment inspection: TBS PVoC pre-shipment inspection (CCIC / Intertek / TÜV etc., about $150–250 per car; arriving without it costs a 30% CIF penalty)
• • No age ban on used cars; the exact age-based excise bands still need checking, so cars over 8 years will cost more than shown here
• • Used cars are not taxed on invoice value — TRA's Used Motor Vehicle Valuation System is mandatory
• • Right-hand drive; main port Dar es Salaam

Rules and sources

• EAC Common External Tariff: 25% base import duty on passenger cars (as of 2026) ↗ official 2026-09-06
• Used-car values are bound by TRA's valuation system; the minimum dutiable value follows the official database ↗ official 2026-09-06
• Excise on petrol/diesel cars: 5% up to 2,000 cc, 10% above, on CIF + duty; EVs 0% ↗ official 2026-09-06
• Age-based excise surcharge: 18% over 8 years, 35% over 10 years, 40% over 20 years ↗ official 2026-09-06
• VAT 18% on CIF + duty + excise; plus RDL 1.5%, wharfage 1.6% and customs processing fee 0.6% ↗ verified 2026-09-06

FAQ

BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) price in Tanzania: how much does it cost delivered with duties paid?

About $31,164 per car delivered duty paid (DDP) in Tanzania, from $16,437 FOB China port (ex-works $15,096). Taxes and fees about $10,567; see the table above and recalculate with your own price.

How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) in Tanzania?

Taxes and fees total about $10,567 on a CIF value of $20,247: Import duty 25% (BEV) $5,062, Excise 0% (BEV) $0, VAT 18% (BEV) $4,556, Railway Development Levy (RDL) 1.5% $304, Customs Processing Fee (CPL) 0.6% $121, Wharfage (TPA) 1.6% $324, TBS PVoC Inspection Fee (CCIC/Intertek/TUV) $200.

Can a new BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) be imported and registered in Tanzania?

No, under current rules. Rules to know: Right-hand drive only: China-market LHD cars cannot be imported — needs the RHD version; Who can import: Individuals and companies may import; a TIN is required and clearance goes through a TRA-licensed agent; Pre-shipment inspection: TBS PVoC pre-shipment inspection (CCIC / Intertek / TÜV etc., about $150–250 per car; arriving without it costs a 30% CIF penalty); No age ban on used cars; the exact age-based excise bands still need checking, so cars over 8 years will cost more than shown here

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.

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