Markets

Country Import Guides

Age limits, ports, duties, homologation and demand signals - the practical rules importers ask about, market by market.

Africa

Nigeria import rules for used cars: 15-year age limit, Apapa/Lekki clearance, duty structure and the vehicles that sell fastest.

Kenya used-vehicle import rules: 8-year age limit, Mombasa port clearance, duty bands and the models distributors order from China.

Egypt car import rules: LHD only, duty by engine size, port handling at Alexandria/Dekheila and the segments with demand.

South Africa vehicle imports: no blanket age limit, NRCS letter of authority, Durban port and used-import controls.

UAE vehicle import rules: GCC spec for new vehicles, 4% duty, Jebel Ali clearance and the premium segments in demand.

Saudi vehicle import requirements: GCC conformity, SASO certification, Red Sea ports and EV program momentum.

Jordan vehicle import rules 2026: no damaged-car imports, EV age cap of 3 years, special tax bands plus 16% GST, Aqaba clearance and Zarqa re-export.

Peru vehicle imports: no strict age limit, Callao port, homologation by importer and growing demand for Chinese SUVs.

Colombia import rules: homologation via autoridad, duty bands by engine, Buenaventura/Cartagena ports and EV incentives.

Requisitos de importação no Brasil: incentivos a conteúdo local, estrutura de impostos, portos e pontos de entrada para híbridos e elétricos.

Indonesia vehicle imports: local content milestones for EV incentives, Tanjung Priok port, MPV demand and battery supply chain.

Kazakhstan vehicle imports: EAC certification, Almaty/Aktau routes, re-export dynamics and winter-spec demand.

Germany import rules for Chinese vehicles: EU WVTA type approval, TÜV registration, battery passport for NEVs and dealer entry.