BAIC · 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
BAIC Mofang (BAIC X55) in Saudi Arabia — Local Name, Rules & Costs
In Saudi Arabia, the BAIC Mofang (魔方, Mófāng) is sold as the BAIC X55.
What it is called in Saudi Arabia
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | BAIC Mofang (魔方 · Mófāng) | Domestic name |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | BAIC X55 | Market export name |
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 5%
- VAT
- 15%
- Age limit
- ≤ 5 years
- Emission standard
- Verify
- Drive side
- LHD
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.
- SASO/SABER cert
- No accident / no modified cars
- Over-age compensation fee 20-50%
How to import this car into Saudi Arabia
- Verify the vehicle is no more than 5 years old at customs clearance.
- Obtain Gulf (GCC) conformity certification for Saudi Arabia — e.g. SASO/SABER in Saudi Arabia or ESMA type approval in the UAE.
- Budget 5% customs duty plus 15% VAT on top of the vehicle price.
- No drive-side conversion needed: Saudi Arabia is a left-hand-drive market, same as China.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BAIC Mofang called in Saudi Arabia?
In Saudi Arabia, the BAIC Mofang (魔方, Mófāng) is sold as the BAIC X55.
How much tax do I pay importing a BAIC X55 into Saudi Arabia?
Importing a used BAIC X55 into Saudi Arabia means a 5% customs duty and 15% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used BAIC X55 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, so vehicles must be left-hand drive.
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FOB pricing, Saudi Arabia market rules and landed-cost estimates for the BAIC X55 — via AutoGlobal.