What is the total landed cost for a Chinese car?

The total landed cost of importing a car from China includes:

1. Vehicle price (FOB — Free on Board): the price of the car at the Chinese port
2. Export handling & logistics fees: approximately $835 USD fixed (includes port handling, loading, and documentation processing)
3. International shipping freight: varies by destination — $500-$3,800 depending on port distance and vehicle size
4. Marine insurance: typically 0.5-1% of the vehicle value
5. Import duty: varies by country — 5% (UAE) to 50%+ (some African countries)
6. VAT/Sales tax: varies by country — 5% (UAE) to 27% (some EU countries)
7. Destination port charges: unloading, customs processing, storage if applicable

You can estimate your landed cost using the calculator on each DriveSino listing, or contact us for a detailed quote to your specific port.