BYD · 🇰🇼 Kuwait
BYD Song Plus (Song Plus) in Kuwait — Local Name, Rules & Costs
In Kuwait, the BYD Song Plus (宋PLUS, Sòng Plus) is sold as the Song Plus.
What it is called in Kuwait
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | BYD Song Plus (宋PLUS · Sòng Plus) | Domestic name |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | Song Plus | Market export name |
🇰🇼 Kuwait import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 5%
- VAT
- 0%
- Age limit
- ≤ 5 years
- Emission standard
- Verify
- Drive side
- LHD
Kuwait 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.
- GCC spec required
How to import this car into Kuwait
- Verify the vehicle is no more than 5 years old at customs clearance.
- Obtain Gulf (GCC) conformity certification for Kuwait — e.g. SASO/SABER in Saudi Arabia or ESMA type approval in the UAE.
- Budget 5% customs duty plus 0% VAT on top of the vehicle price.
- No drive-side conversion needed: Kuwait is a left-hand-drive market, same as China.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BYD Song Plus called in Kuwait?
In Kuwait, the BYD Song Plus (宋PLUS, Sòng Plus) is sold as the Song Plus.
How much tax do I pay importing a Song Plus into Kuwait?
Importing a used Song Plus into Kuwait means a 5% customs duty and 0% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used Song Plus into Kuwait?
Yes, used imports are possible: imported vehicles must be no more than 5 years old. Kuwait is a left-hand-drive market, so vehicles must be left-hand drive.
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FOB pricing, Kuwait market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Song Plus — via AutoGlobal.