Quick answer: importing a used car into Togo means with no single fixed age cap published, and expect Re-export hub, low duty.
Quick answer: importing a used car into Togo means with no single fixed age cap published, and expect Re-export hub, low duty. Togo is a left-hand drive (LHD) market, so the steering side matters before you order. We confirm each car's age and duty position against Togo rules before you pay — not after.
Age limit: Togo does not publish a single fixed age cap — eligibility is driven more by duty, engine size and emissions than by vehicle age. We still verify current rules for your specific model before ordering, since some ports tighten limits seasonally or for older/high-cc units.
Import duty: expect Re-export hub, low duty. This is the headline cost on top of the FOB price and freight, and it is usually calculated on the CIF (cost + insurance + freight) value rather than the invoice price. Ask us for a worked CIF calculation for the exact car you want — we do this daily for West Africa buyers.
Steering side: Togo is a left-hand-drive (LHD) market, which matches the vast majority of cars we export from China directly — no conversion needed and no extra cost.
Clearance port: cars clear at Lome. We quote FOB China plus freight to this port, and can help coordinate your local clearing agent with the export document pack.
Market note: Togo is a well-known re-export hub — many buyers land cars here at a low duty rate and then move them onward to neighbouring markets. If that is your plan, tell us your final destination so we flag the correct documentation and any onward-duty implications.
See our full Togo used car import guide for the complete duty, document and inspection checklist. Ready to start? Send us the model or VIN on WhatsApp and we will confirm the landed cost and age eligibility for Togo before you commit.
