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Chinese cars by destination port: shipping cost & import duty

Pick your destination port to see what a Chinese car or EV actually costs to land there — ocean freight, transit time, import duty and VAT, required documents, and the right-hand or left-hand drive BYD, Haval, Chery and Changan stock we can ship.

Quick answers: where and how to import

Which countries can I import Chinese used cars into?

Major markets include the UAE and Saudi Arabia (GCC conformity via SASO/SABER, age limits apply), Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania (pre-shipment inspection mandatory), Russia and Kazakhstan (overland via Khorgos, EAEU rules), Thailand and the Philippines. Age limits range from 3 years (Saudi used-car rule) to 8+ years depending on market.

What is CCIC pre-shipment inspection?

CCIC (China Certification & Inspection Group) inspection is a pre-shipment verification of a vehicle's condition, VIN and mileage required by Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and several other destinations before customs clearance. A car without a recognised pre-shipment inspection certificate will be denied entry or fined at the destination port. CarSourceHub coordinates CCIC inspection before every shipment.

Last updated: 2026-08-26

Mombasa

Kenya · East Africa

$1,450
28-35 days
Duty 25% · VAT 16%
RHD market

Jebel Ali

United Arab Emirates · Middle East

$1,100
18-24 days
Duty 5% · VAT 5%
LHD market

Durban

South Africa · Southern Africa

$1,600
30-38 days
Duty 25% · VAT 15%
RHD market

Klaipeda

Lithuania · Baltics / EU gateway

$1,800
35-45 days
Duty 10% · VAT 21%
LHD market

Jeddah

Saudi Arabia · Middle East

$1,250
22-28 days
Duty 5% · VAT 15%
LHD market

Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can)

Nigeria · West Africa

$1,700
32-40 days
Duty 20% · VAT 7.5%
LHD market

Novorossiysk

Russia · CIS

$1,900
35-45 days
Duty —% · VAT 20%
LHD market

Laem Chabang

Thailand · Southeast Asia

$900
12-18 days
Duty 30% · VAT 7%
RHD market

Aktau

Kazakhstan · Central Asia / Caspian

$2,100
35-45 days
Duty —% · VAT 12%
LHD market

Douala

Cameroon · Central Africa

$1,650
30-40 days
Duty 30% · VAT 19.25%
LHD market