GWM · 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
GWM Pao (P-Series) (GWM Poer) in Saudi Arabia — Local Name, Rules & Costs
In Saudi Arabia, the GWM Pao (P-Series) (长城炮, Chángchéng Pào) is sold as the GWM Poer.
What it is called in Saudi Arabia
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | GWM Pao (P-Series) (长城炮 · Chángchéng Pào) | Domestic name |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | GWM Poer | 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 GWM Pao (P-Series) called in Saudi Arabia?
In Saudi Arabia, the GWM Pao (P-Series) (长城炮, Chángchéng Pào) is sold as the GWM Poer.
How much tax do I pay importing a GWM Poer into Saudi Arabia?
Importing a used GWM Poer 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 Poer 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 Poer — via AutoGlobal.