CIF customs value
Vehicle cost, freight and insurance normally form the customs base.
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China EV imports,
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Compare indicative duty, consumption tax, ports, transit time and compliance considerations — then open a country guide for the operational detail.
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INDICATIVE 2026 PLANNING DATA
EV import cost comparison
Benchmark based on a USD 30,000 FOB electric vehicle with indicative freight, insurance, duty, VAT and local fees. Confirm current rates before purchase.
| Market | Region | Duty | VAT / tax | Ports | Transit | Benchmark landed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | Middle East | 5% | 5% | Jebel Ali; Khalifa Port | 25–40 days | $35,376 | Guide → |
| 02🇨🇴 Colombia | Latin America | 5% | 5% | Cartagena; Buenaventura | 35–50 days | $36,134 | Guide → |
| 03🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Middle East | 5% | 15% | Jeddah; Dammam | 30–45 days | $38,910 | Guide → |
| 04🇮🇱 Israel | Middle East | 7% | 17% | Haifa; Ashdod | 30–45 days | $40,315 | Guide → |
| 05🇵🇪 Peru | Latin America | 6% | 18% | Callao | 35–50 days | $40,534 | Guide → |
| 06🇨🇱 Chile | Latin America | 6% | 19% | San Antonio; Valparaíso; Iquique | 30–45 days | $40,871 | Guide → |
| 07🇲🇽 Mexico | Latin America | 10% | 16% | Manzanillo; Lázaro Cárdenas; Veracruz | 30–45 days | $41,436 | Guide → |
| 08🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | CIS & Central Asia | 15% | 12% | Aktau; rail via Khorgos or Dostyk | 35–55 days | $44,132 | Guide → |
| 09🇷🇺 Russia | CIS & Central Asia | 15% | 20% | Vladivostok; rail from China | 35–55 days | $47,453 | Guide → |
| 10🇧🇷 Brazil | Latin America | 35% | 25% | Santos; Paranaguá; Itajaí | 40–55 days | $55,153 | Guide → |
Planning reference only. Rates, classification, incentives, fees and import eligibility can change and must be confirmed with the destination customs authority or licensed broker.
WHAT MOVES THE NUMBER
Six landed-cost variables
Import duty
The headline tariff is applied before many destination consumption taxes.
VAT compounding
VAT or equivalent tax may be charged on CIF plus the duty already added.
Local fees
Broker, port, inspection, recycling and registration fees differ by market.
Homologation
Technical approval can determine whether the exact variant is registrable.
Incentives
EV relief is classification-specific and may change between quote and arrival.
COUNTRY GUIDES
Explore by region
Middle East
3 markets🇦🇪AE
United Arab Emirates
Active fleet electrification and charging investment in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Duty
- 5%
- VAT
- 5%
- Transit
- 25–40 days
🇸🇦SA
Saudi Arabia
Vision 2030 supports EV adoption, charging deployment and domestic industry.
- Duty
- 5%
- VAT
- 15%
- Transit
- 30–45 days
🇮🇱IL
Israel
EV purchase-tax treatment may remain more favourable than equivalent combustion vehicles.
- Duty
- 7%
- VAT
- 17%
- Transit
- 30–45 days
Latin America
5 markets🇨🇴CO
Colombia
Reduced tariff and tax treatment may apply to correctly classified electric vehicles.
- Duty
- 5%
- VAT
- 5%
- Transit
- 35–50 days
🇵🇪PE
Peru
EV policy support is developing; treat new incentives as upside until formally confirmed.
- Duty
- 6%
- VAT
- 18%
- Transit
- 35–50 days
🇨🇱CL
Chile
Public-fleet electrification and charging growth support EV demand.
- Duty
- 6%
- VAT
- 19%
- Transit
- 30–45 days
🇲🇽MX
Mexico
Electric vehicles may receive favourable ISAN treatment depending on the case.
- Duty
- 10%
- VAT
- 16%
- Transit
- 30–45 days
🇧🇷BR
Brazil
State and local incentives vary, while federal policy increasingly supports domestic production.
- Duty
- 35%
- VAT
- 25%
- Transit
- 40–55 days
CIS & Central Asia
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