Import Rules Checker ——Car Import Regulations by Country

Nigeria

Africa's largest auto import market. We ship 50+ vehicles monthly to Lagos.

Age LimitNo official limit. Vehicles over 15 years face higher duties

Import Duty35% duty + 35% levy = 70% total on CIF value

SteeringLeft-hand drive only

DocumentsSONCAP, B/L, Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin

InspectionPre-shipment SONCAP inspection required

PortsLagos (Apapa/Tincan), Port Harcourt

Ghana

Growing market with strict age limits. We verify every vehicle's year before sourcing.

Age LimitMaximum 10 years from year of manufacture

Import Duty5-20% duty + 12.5% VAT. Total = 30-50% of CIF

SteeringLeft-hand drive only

DocumentsB/L, Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, GSA Cert

InspectionDestination inspection at Tema port

PortsTema, Takoradi

Kenya

Strict 8-year age rule. We help you find compliant vehicles at the best price.

Age LimitMaximum 8 years from first registration

Import Duty25% duty + 16% VAT + excise = 45-60%

SteeringRHD standard, LHD also permitted

DocumentsCRW, B/L, Invoice, Certificate of Origin

InspectionPre-shipment KEBS inspection required

PortsMombasa

UAE

Low duties, no age limit. The gateway to Middle East auto distribution.

Age LimitNo specific limit. 10+ years needs special approval

Import Duty5% customs duty on CIF value

SteeringLeft-hand drive only

DocumentsExport Cert, B/L, Invoice, Origin, Chamber attestation

InspectionGCC specification compliance check

PortsJebel Ali (Dubai), Khalifa (Abu Dhabi)

Philippines

Prefer new vehicles. We help navigate ASEAN trade agreements for lower duties.

Age LimitUsed vehicles generally restricted. New cars preferred

Import Duty0-30% under ASEAN. Lower for eligible new vehicles

SteeringLeft-hand drive. RHD must be converted

DocumentsImport Permit, B/L, Invoice, Form E (ASEAN)

InspectionBureau of Customs inspection at entry port

PortsManila, Cebu, Davao

South Africa

Right-hand drive market with well-established import framework.

Age LimitNo official age limit. Vehicles must be roadworthy

Import Duty~25% duty + 15% VAT = 40% total on CIF

SteeringRight-hand drive standard. LHD requires permit

DocumentsSABS / NRCS Letter of Authority, B/L, Invoice, Origin

InspectionNRCS pre-shipment inspection for used vehicles

PortsDurban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth

Saudi Arabia

Strict 5-year age limit for used cars. SASO certification mandatory.

Age LimitUsed cars: Maximum 5 years from manufacture

Import Duty5% customs duty + 15% VAT on CIF value

SteeringLeft-hand drive only

DocumentsSASO Certificate of Conformity, B/L, Invoice, Origin

InspectionSASO pre-shipment certificate required

PortsJeddah, Dammam, Jubail

Tanzania

Growing East African market. 10-year age limit enforced at port.

Age LimitMaximum 10 years from manufacture

Import Duty25% duty + 18% VAT = 43% total on CIF

SteeringRight-hand drive (LHD also accepted)

DocumentsTBS Certificate, B/L, Invoice, Origin, Road Worthiness

InspectionTBS pre-shipment inspection required

PortsDar es Salaam

Cambodia

Southeast Asian hub. Flexible import policies, growing demand for Chinese cars.

Age LimitNo strict age limit for used vehicles

Import Duty~35% duty + 10% VAT on CIF value

SteeringRight-hand drive standard. LHD accepted

DocumentsB/L, Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin

InspectionCustoms inspection at port of entry

PortsSihanoukville, Phnom Penh

Other Countries

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