BYD · 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
BYD Sealion 7 (Sealion 7) in United Arab Emirates — Local Name, Rules & Costs
United Arab Emirates has no market-specific badge for the BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07, Hǎishī 07) — it is sold there under the global export name Sealion 7.
What it is called in United Arab Emirates
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07 · Hǎishī 07) | Domestic name |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | Sealion 7 | Global export name (no market-specific alias) |
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 5%
- VAT
- 5%
- Age limit
- ≤ 10 years
- Emission standard
- Euro 6
- Drive side
- LHD
United Arab Emirates 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.
- ESMA type approval required
- GCC specification mandatory
How to import this car into United Arab Emirates
- Verify the vehicle is no more than 10 years old at customs clearance.
- Obtain a Euro 6 emissions certificate (or equivalent proof of conformity).
- Obtain Gulf (GCC) conformity certification for United Arab Emirates — e.g. SASO/SABER in Saudi Arabia or ESMA type approval in the UAE.
- Budget 5% customs duty plus 5% VAT on top of the vehicle price.
- No drive-side conversion needed: United Arab Emirates is a left-hand-drive market, same as China.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BYD Sealion 7 called in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has no market-specific badge for the BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07, Hǎishī 07) — it is sold there under the global export name Sealion 7.
How much tax do I pay importing a Sealion 7 into United Arab Emirates?
Importing a used Sealion 7 into United Arab Emirates means a 5% customs duty and 5% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used Sealion 7 into United Arab Emirates?
Yes, used imports are possible: imported vehicles must be no more than 10 years old. Imports must meet the Euro 6 emission standard. United Arab Emirates is a left-hand-drive market, so vehicles must be left-hand drive.
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FOB pricing, United Arab Emirates market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Sealion 7 — via AutoGlobal.