Soueast (Chery) · 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Soueast DX5 (Jetour X50) in Saudi Arabia — Local Name, Rules & Costs
In Saudi Arabia, the Soueast DX5 (东南DX5, Dōngnán DX5) is sold as the Jetour X50.
What it is called in Saudi Arabia
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | Soueast DX5 (东南DX5 · Dōngnán DX5) | Domestic name |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Jetour X50 | 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 Soueast DX5 called in Saudi Arabia?
In Saudi Arabia, the Soueast DX5 (东南DX5, Dōngnán DX5) is sold as the Jetour X50.
How much tax do I pay importing a Jetour X50 into Saudi Arabia?
Importing a used Jetour X50 into Saudi Arabia means a 5% customs duty and 15% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used Jetour X50 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 Jetour X50 — via AutoGlobal.