How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) in South Africa?

Taxes and fees total about $13,252 on a CIF value of $18,119: Import duty 25% (BEV) $4,530, VAT 15% (BEV) $3,397, Ad valorem excise (sliding scale: B = 1.15 x customs value + duty, rate = min(30%, 0.00003 x B - 0.75%); about 14.4% of B, roughly USD 4,000 on a USD 20,000 car, same for ICE and BEV) (estimate) $4,000, VAT top-up (VAT base is 1.10 x customs value + duty + ad valorem excise; this line is the 15% on the 10% uplift and on the excise) (estimate) $900, CO2 environmental levy (BEV 0; new ICE cars pay ZAR 146 per g/km above 95, a 1.5L without a test certificate is deemed 195 g/km, about ZAR 14,600 / USD 810) (estimate) $0, NRCS Letter of Authority (LOA) application fee ZAR 1,800 $100, Roadworthy test + provincial registration and licensing (about ZAR 700–2,000) (estimate) $75, Durban port handling per car (RoRo discharge / wharfage) (estimate) $250.

What is the landed (DDP) price of a BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) in South Africa?

About $31,722 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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BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) to South Africa: what it costs landed

Today’s quote: from $14,476 FOB China port (new car, quoted 09-30). Below: every step from there to a registered car in South Africa, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.

Quoted configuration · 2026-09-30 · Smart Drive 1098 · Battery electric

$31,722DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $18,119· Sea/land freight reference $3,500 per car

Cheaper per car when several ship together — quoted per order

Ex-works price	$14,178
+ Export handling (arranged by LandedCar)	$298
= FOB	$14,476
+ Freight & insurance (insurance 0.8%)	$3,644
CIF · per car	$18,119
+ Import duty 25% (BEV)	$4,530
+ VAT 15% (BEV)	$3,397
+ Ad valorem excise (sliding scale: B = 1.15 x customs value + duty, rate = min(30%, 0.00003 x B - 0.75%); about 14.4% of B, roughly USD 4,000 on a USD 20,000 car, same for ICE and BEV) (estimate)	$4,000
+ VAT top-up (VAT base is 1.10 x customs value + duty + ad valorem excise; this line is the 15% on the 10% uplift and on the excise) (estimate)	$900
+ CO2 environmental levy (BEV 0; new ICE cars pay ZAR 146 per g/km above 95, a 1.5L without a test certificate is deemed 195 g/km, about ZAR 14,600 / USD 810) (estimate)	$0
+ NRCS Letter of Authority (LOA) application fee ZAR 1,800	$100
+ Roadworthy test + provincial registration and licensing (about ZAR 700–2,000) (estimate)	$75
+ Durban port handling per car (RoRo discharge / wharfage) (estimate)	$250
= Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal	$13,252
+ Service fee (LandedCar)	$350
DDP delivered duty paid · per car	$31,722

Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 09-30 — prices move; confirm before ordering

Can this car get in?

⛔ Right-hand drive only: China-market LHD cars cannot be imported — needs the RHD version
• Used cars may only be imported from the US / Canada (USMCA); Chinese used cars cannot enter — new cars can
• Who can import: New cars: the importer (individual or company) must hold an NRCS Letter of Authority before clearance and registration; used passenger cars are closed to commercial import and only returning residents, immigrants, inheritance, racing / vintage cases may apply for an ITAC permit
• Left-hand-drive cars have not been importable since 2004, so a China-spec LHD car cannot be registered in South Africa; right-hand drive only
• Commercial import of used passenger cars is prohibited; the narrow exemptions need an ITAC permit plus an NRCS LOA and the car may not be resold (lock-in per the ITAC permit conditions)
• BEVs are inside the ad valorem excise (Schedule 1 Part 2B); the rate slides with the B value up to 30%, and VAT is charged on customs value plus 10% plus all duties

Rules and sources

Current SARS Schedule 1: Part 1 gives 25% general duty on ordinary 8703 cars including BEV 8703.80.90; Part 2B imported-car ad valorem rate (0.00003 x B - 0.75)% capped at 30%, BEVs included; Part 3D CO2 levy ZAR 146/g above 95 g/km on new cars ↗ official 2026-10-03
SARS SC-CF-55 Goods Declaration policy (14 Aug 2026): imported ad valorem value B = customs value x 1.15 + non-rebated Part 1 duty; VAT value ATV = customs value x 1.10 + non-rebated duties ↗ official 2026-10-03
SARS import VAT FAQ: 15% VAT on the ATV (customs value plus 10% plus duties) ↗ official 2026-10-03
South African Government service page: used vehicles may be imported only under the listed conditions, with a prior NRCS LOA and an ITAC import permit ↗ official 2026-10-03
South African Government LOA service page: an NRCS Letter of Authority is required before importing a new or used vehicle or registering a built / modified one ↗ official 2026-10-04
News24 (AA statement): LHD cars can no longer be imported; only LHD cars first registered in South Africa on or before 23 July 2004 may still be used, and cannot be re-registered on change of owner ↗ verified 2026-10-04

South Africa is right-hand-drive only: a China-spec LHD car cannot be registered. Used passenger cars are closed to commercial import; only returning residents, immigrants and similar ITAC-permit cases can bring one in. New cars pay 25% duty (BEVs too), plus a sliding ad valorem excise (B = 1.15 x customs value + duty, rate = 0.00003 x B - 0.75%, capped at 30%; about 14.4% on a USD 20,000 car, charged on ICE and BEV alike), and 15% VAT on 1.10 x customs value + duty + excise; new ICE cars also pay a CO2 levy (BEV 0). The excise, VAT top-up and CO2 lines here are estimated for one USD 20,000 car at ZAR 18 per USD and are marked as estimates. An NRCS Letter of Authority is needed before clearance; main port Durban.

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