EV import duty by country — a quick guide

Short answer: Import duty on EVs ranges from 5% (UAE, Saudi Arabia) to 25%+ (Brazil), with recycling fees in Russia and Kazakhstan and reduced EV tariffs in Colombia.

Import duty is the single biggest variable in your landed cost. Indicative 2026 rates:

• UAE / Saudi Arabia — 5% duty (+ VAT).
• Chile / Peru — ~6% duty (+ VAT).
• Colombia — reduced EV tariff and VAT.
• Mexico — ~10% + IVA.
• Israel — reduced EV purchase tax + VAT.
• Kazakhstan / Russia — EAEU duty plus a recycling fee.
• Brazil — rising EV tariff (18–35%) plus federal/state taxes.

All figures are indicative and change frequently — see each country guide and confirm before ordering.