How to calculate the total cost of importing a used car from China?

Total cost = FOB car price + freight + duty + VAT + local clearing/handling. Work it once for the specific unit so the number is real, not an average.

How to build it

• FOB: the specific car's price.
• Freight: container or RoRo to your port.
• Duty + VAT: apply your country's rates to the declared value.
• Clearing: port, agent and inland transport.

Why the declared value matters

Customs assess duty on the declared value, so a realistic invoice avoids valuation queries. We supply the unit spec and documents your broker needs. See the shipping page or request a landed-cost quote.