United Arab Emirates Car Import Taxes, Duty-Free Options & Regulations
By Dan Burkandt on September 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Importing a vehicle into the UAE involves a generally straightforward tax structure for most standard passenger vehicles, though specific categories may face additional requirements or fees. Understanding the UAE's import cost framework—from customs duties and VAT through registration …
Import a Car from Dubai to the USA: Duty and Rules | 2026
By Dan Burkandt on June 24, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Buying a car in Dubai does not set its US duty. The factory does: a Japan-built classic pays 12.5% in 2026, an EU-built one 10%, and a US-built car coming home can enter duty free.
Can You Ship Salvage Cars to the UAE? The Rules Since the 2017 Restriction
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on March 19, 2017 at 8:37 PM
The United Arab Emirates takes more salvage cars out of US auctions than any other country. Tens of thousands a year are bought at Copart and IAA, containerised at WCS's Newark, Miami and Oakland warehouses and landed at Jebel Ali, where they are repaired and resold locally, re-export …
United Arab Emirates Remains Top US Car Importer in Q2 2015
By Alex Naumov on August 12, 2015 at 1:34 PM
With nearly 21,000 containerized cars shipped from the US, the United Arab Emirates remained as the top destination during the second quarter of 2015. International car traders shipped 19% more cars to customers in the UAE when compared to the second quarter of last year. In fact, it …
4 Tips for Shipping Cars to Jebel Ali from Copart Auctions
By Alex Naumov on September 10, 2013 at 11:24 AM
If you're looking for a reliable and experienced shipping company to transport your vehicle to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, look no further than West Coast Shipping. We have the knowledge and expertise to ensure your vehicle arrives at its destination safely and on time. Whether y …