Chinese cars to Durban, South Africa: import duty, shipping cost & stock
What it costs to import a Chinese car or EV to Durban (Southern Africa) — ocean freight, transit time, import duty and VAT, and the customs documents you need. We handle export declaration and inspection, and list only right-hand drive BYD, Haval, Chery, Changan and GWM stock for this market.
Ocean freight (est.)
$1,600
Transit time
30-38 days
Import duty
25% of CIF
VAT / GST
15%
Clearance requirements
- Steering
- Right-hand drive (RHD) only
- Emission standard
- Euro IV and above
- Vehicle age limit
- Used passenger cars require an ITAC import permit; permits are restricted
- Inspection
- SABS / NRCS homologation and roadworthy test after arrival
- Shipping
- Container and RoRo, transhipment via Singapore or Port Louis
Documents we provide
- ITAC Import Permit
- Commercial Invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin
- Letter of Authority (NRCS)
Duties & local notes
- • Import Duty 25%, Ad Valorem excise on higher-value cars, VAT 15% on (CIF + duty).
- • Right-hand drive only.
- • Durban is also the transit gateway for Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Malawi.
- • Destination clearance & handling: around $550 per unit.
Stock available for Durban (RHD)
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