Haval (GWM) · 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Haval GWM Pao (GWM Pao) in Saudi Arabia — Local Name, Rules & Costs
In Saudi Arabia, the Haval GWM Pao (炮, Pào) is sold as the GWM Pao.
What it is called in Saudi Arabia
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | Haval GWM Pao (炮 · Pào) | Domestic name |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | GWM Pao | 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 Haval GWM Pao called in Saudi Arabia?
In Saudi Arabia, the Haval GWM Pao (炮, Pào) is sold as the GWM Pao.
How much tax do I pay importing a GWM Pao into Saudi Arabia?
Importing a used GWM Pao into Saudi Arabia means a 5% customs duty and 15% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used GWM Pao 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 GWM Pao — via AutoGlobal.