🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · Gulf · 134 models
Chinese Cars in Saudi Arabia: Model Names & Import Rules
Saudi Arabia is a GCC market — vehicles must meet the Gulf (GCC) specification and pass the regional conformity regime, such as SASO/SABER certification in Saudi Arabia or ESMA type approval in the UAE.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 5%
- VAT
- 15%
- Age limit
- ≤ 5 years
- Emission standard
- Verify
- Drive side
- LHD
- SASO/SABER cert
- No accident / no modified cars
- Over-age compensation fee 20-50%
Chinese models in Saudi Arabia
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Frequently asked questions
Can I import a used Chinese car into Saudi Arabia?
Yes, used imports are possible: imported vehicles must be no more than 5 years old. Saudi Arabia is a left-hand-drive market.
How much tax do I pay importing a Chinese car into Saudi Arabia?
Importing a used car into Saudi Arabia means a 5% customs duty and 15% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Which Chinese models are tracked for Saudi Arabia?
We track 134 models with local names and import rules for Saudi Arabia, including the BYD Yuan Plus, BYD Song Plus, Chery Tiggo 7, Chery Omoda 5. The full list, grouped by brand, is below.