Export new cars to Paraguay from Dubai

Paraguay is a founding member of Mercosur, the South American common market, which shapes the import duty environment for brand-new vehicles. Per Trade.gov, Mercosur's Common External Tariff (CET) averages 11.5 percent and ranges from zero to 35 percent ad valorem, though Paraguay's applied tariff rates tend to be much lower, ranging from zero to 30 percent with an average applied rate of 10.1 percent. This means your vehicle will face a duty charge calculated on its FOB value, though the exact rate depends on engine size, fuel type, and classification within the automotive tariff schedule.

All imports into Paraguay must be processed through authorized banks with notification to the Central Bank. Trade.gov requires that specific documentation for each shipment—including commercial receipt, certificate of origin, and cargo manifest—be certified either by the Paraguayan consulate in the country of origin or at Paraguay's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A banker's draft or letter of credit issued by a local bank is also required as part of the payment mechanism.

Brand-new vehicles from Dubai arrive with a clean title and conformity certifications; Paraguay does not impose age-related restrictions on new cars. However, the certification and banking requirements mean your customs clearance will take several working days. Dealerships and fleet operators may benefit from streamlined processing if they have established relationships with Paraguayan import banks, though individual buyers follow the same tariff and documentation path. The landlocked nature of Paraguay means vehicles typically transit through Argentina, Brazil, or Uruguay, each of which also collects the CET upon importation.

Verify with the destination's customs authority before shipping — duty rates vary by engine size, fuel type, and buyer category.