Export new cars to Angola from Dubai

Angola applies import duties calculated on CIF value ranging from 2 to 50 percent, with an average rate of 10.9 percent according to Trade.gov. Manufactured goods average 9.4 percent duty, while mining products average 11.6 percent. On top of import duty, Angola levies a 14 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) implemented in October 2019, though a reduced 5 percent VAT rate applies to certain basic basket items and agricultural inputs. Smaller importers with annual turnover of 350 million kwanzas or less may qualify for a Simplified VAT Regime at 7 percent. Beyond import duty and VAT, buyers must account for a 2 percent general customs fee, brokerage fees of 0.5 to 2 percent, a 1 percent stamp duty, and port handling fees. Container fees run approximately US$90 for a 20-foot container and US$153 for a 40-foot container, with additional terminal handling charges up to US$278 per 20-foot and US$473 per 40-foot container. The tariff structure is based on Angola's Customs Tariff Regime updated in August 2018. Brand-new vehicles fall within the manufactured goods category. Demurrage charges are waived for the first 15 days, and terminal storage fees do not apply for the first 5 days. Some investors may negotiate import duty reductions as part of investment contracts with the Angolan Government. Verify with the destination's customs authority before shipping — duty rates vary by engine size, fuel type, and buyer category.