Export new cars to Azerbaijan from Dubai

Azerbaijan maintains a simplified three-tier tariff structure with rates of 0 percent, 5 percent, and 15 percent, per Trade.gov. Raw materials and machinery typically enter at the lower end, while finished products generally face the 15 percent rate. Brand-new vehicles as finished goods will typically fall into the 15 percent category, though this applies before any value-added tax or other charges.

Tariff framework

Azerbaijan is not yet a WTO member but has been advancing its accession process, with the 16th Working Party meeting held in 2024. The country's tariff regime has remained stable since 2018. While the standard finished-product rate is 15 percent, special economic zones and industrial parks—including Sumgait, Mingachevir, Garadagh, Hajigabul, Nakhchivan, Pirallahi, and Aghdam—offer 10-year exemptions on VAT and customs duties for imported equipment and machinery. Newer incentives introduced in 2025 extend VAT exemptions up to 30 years for renewable energy and public-private partnership projects.

Documentation and entry

Imported vehicles must comply with Azerbaijan's customs regulations and documentation requirements. Consignees should prepare standard commercial paperwork and verify any vehicle-specific conformity or inspection requirements with Azerbaijan's customs authority. Engine size, fuel type, and buyer classification (individual, dealership, or fleet) may affect final duty liability.

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