Hongqi (FAW) · 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Hongqi EH7 (Hongqi EH7) in Saudi Arabia — Local Name, Rules & Costs
In Saudi Arabia, the Hongqi EH7 (红旗EH7, Hóngqí EH7) is sold as the Hongqi EH7.
What it is called in Saudi Arabia
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | Hongqi EH7 (红旗EH7 · Hóngqí EH7) | Domestic name |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Hongqi EH7 | 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 Hongqi EH7 called in Saudi Arabia?
In Saudi Arabia, the Hongqi EH7 (红旗EH7, Hóngqí EH7) is sold as the Hongqi EH7.
How much tax do I pay importing a Hongqi EH7 into Saudi Arabia?
Importing a used Hongqi EH7 into Saudi Arabia means a 5% customs duty and 15% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used Hongqi EH7 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 Hongqi EH7 — via AutoGlobal.