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Mozambique has no import age limit and duty from around 20% at Maputo: the practical steps to import a used car to Mozambique from China in 2026.
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1. Why Mozambique matters 2. Duty at Maputo 3. Documents and process 4. Shipping to Maputo 5. Start importing
Mozambique is one of the most accessible Southern African markets for Chinese used cars because it has no import age limit. That removes the single biggest constraint buyers face elsewhere and leaves model choice, duty and shipping as the main decisions.
With no age cap, buyers can import a recent model for resale or an older budget vehicle for personal use — the economics decide, not the calendar. Left-hand drive is the local standard, matching our stock.
Import duty is in the range of 20% or more, applied at the port of Maputo. Because the rate varies by vehicle category, a CIF estimate is the practical way to see the real landed cost. See the Mozambique import guide and the Mozambique FAQ.
You will need the commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin and export certificate — each covered in the export document checklist. The process then runs through customs declaration at Maputo, payment of duty and vehicle registration.
Container shipping from China to Maputo is the standard route. Ask for a CIF estimate so freight and duty are both visible before you commit — the FOB vs CIF guide explains the components.
Tell us the model you want and we will provide an FOB price within 24 hours plus a CIF estimate for Mozambique. Request a quote or browse current stock.
