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ZA Import GWM vehicles to South Africa

Import duty, VAT and used-vehicle rules for GWM exports to South Africa. Our current stock is left-hand drive — see the steering note below before ordering.

SteeringRHD
Duty (used)25%
VAT15%
CurrencyUSD
Steering: South Africa requires right-hand drive
Every vehicle in our current stock is left-hand drive (LHD), sourced from mainland China, and South Africa requires right-hand drive for registration — so we cannot supply a compliant passenger vehicle from stock today. Tell us the model and model year you need and we will confirm whether an RHD unit can be sourced, with price and lead time, before you commit.
Duty & VAT
South Africa applies import duty plus VAT on imported vehicles under SARS/ITAC rules. A dedicated reduced-duty framework for electric vehicles has been proposed and is subject to change. Figures on this site are indicative estimates only — confirm current rates with SARS/ITAC or a licensed customs clearing agent before ordering.
Used-Vehicle Import Rules
Used vehicle imports into South Africa require an ITAC import permit and are generally restricted to specific categories (e.g. inheritance, returning residents); standard commercial import of used passenger cars is not normally permitted. Verify current rules with ITAC or a licensed clearing agent before ordering a used unit.
EV Incentives
South Africa does not yet offer a national EV purchase incentive as of this writing; a reduced import-duty framework for EV manufacturing/import has been under policy discussion. Confirm current status before relying on any incentive.

Vehicles & Landed Cost to South Africa

Landed-cost figures are quoted per vehicle rather than listed here — our stock turns over constantly, so any number printed today would be stale. Browse what is in stock now, or send us the model and model year you want and we will come back with a full landed-cost breakdown to South Africa.

In-Stock Vehicles

Real units available now — reference FOB price, final quote on WhatsApp.

Model-by-Model Landed Cost to South Africa

Each model below opens its own duty, VAT, freight and clearance breakdown for South Africa.

Import & Shipping Guides for South Africa

Importing to South Africa: common questions

Is there an age limit for importing used cars into South Africa?
South Africa currently has no strict age limit on used-car imports.
What duty and taxes apply on import into South Africa?
South Africa applies import duty plus VAT on imported vehicles under SARS/ITAC rules. A dedicated reduced-duty framework for electric vehicles has been proposed and is subject to change. Figures on this site are indicative estimates only — confirm current rates with SARS/ITAC or a licensed customs clearing agent before ordering.
Which port handles clearance?
Tell us your city and we confirm the nearest clearance port.
Are the vehicles left-hand drive?
This market requires right-hand drive - contact us and we will confirm what is available.
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