🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · Gulf · 434 models
Chinese Cars in United Arab Emirates: Model Names & Import Rules
United Arab Emirates 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.
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 5%
- VAT
- 5%
- Age limit
- ≤ 10 years
- Emission standard
- Euro 6
- Drive side
- LHD
- ESMA type approval required
- GCC specification mandatory
Chinese models in United Arab Emirates
BYD
Chery
Geely
Lynk & Co (Geely)
Roewe (SAIC)
Maxus (SAIC)
Haval (GWM)
Changan
GAC Trumpchi
Wuling (SGMW)
Forthing (Dongfeng)
Dongfeng
Aeolus (Dongfeng)
Hongqi (FAW)
BAIC
BAIC BJEV
BAW
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Frequently asked questions
Can I import a used Chinese car into United Arab Emirates?
Yes, used imports are possible: imported vehicles must be no more than 10 years old. Imports must meet the Euro 6 emission standard. United Arab Emirates is a left-hand-drive market, so vehicles must be left-hand drive.
How much tax do I pay importing a Chinese car into United Arab Emirates?
Importing a used car into United Arab Emirates means a 5% customs duty and 5% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Which Chinese models are tracked for United Arab Emirates?
We track 434 models with local names and import rules for United Arab Emirates, including the BYD Yuan Plus, BYD Song Plus, Yangwang U8 and Chery Tiggo 7. The full list, grouped by brand, is below.