BYD · 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
BYD Dolphin (Dolphin) in Saudi Arabia — Local Name, Rules & Costs
Saudi Arabia has no market-specific badge for the BYD Dolphin (海豚, Hǎitún) — it is sold there under the global export name Dolphin.
What it is called in Saudi Arabia
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | BYD Dolphin (海豚 · Hǎitún) | Domestic name |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Dolphin | Global export name (no market-specific alias) |
🇸🇦 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 BYD Dolphin called in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has no market-specific badge for the BYD Dolphin (海豚, Hǎitún) — it is sold there under the global export name Dolphin.
How much tax do I pay importing a Dolphin into Saudi Arabia?
Importing a used Dolphin into Saudi Arabia means a 5% customs duty and 15% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used Dolphin 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 Dolphin — via AutoGlobal.