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Vehicle Import Cost Calculator
See landed cost before you ship.
Vehicle details
Assumes standard 5% GCC import duty and 5% VAT.
Your estimate
Import duty (5%)$1,500
VAT (5%)$1,700
Registration$650
Shipping$2,500
Total landed cost$36,350
Estimates only. Final costs vary by activity, jurisdiction and provider.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is import duty on a car in the GCC?
- The standard GCC customs duty is 5% of the vehicle's declared value, and 5% VAT is applied on the value plus duty plus shipping in the UAE. The calculator applies both automatically.
- What makes up the total landed cost?
- Vehicle value, 5% customs duty, VAT, shipping and clearance, and registration and testing costs. The calculator totals all of them so you can compare with buying locally.
- Can I import any vehicle?
- Age, specification and emissions rules vary by country, and non-GCC specification vehicles may need modification or additional testing before registration. Check the rules for your destination country before shipping.
- What documents do I need to import a vehicle?
- Typically the original title or ownership certificate, purchase invoice, bill of lading, passport and residence visa copies, and insurance before registration.