Market Comparison
The same Chinese EV lands very differently depending on destination. Here's the tariff structure for every market we track, plus the brand-specific countervailing duty rates.
Import duty & VAT by destination
| Market | Region | Standard duty | VAT / GST | Countervailing duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | 10% | 19% | Brand-specific (17–35.3%) |
| France | EU | 10% | 20% | Brand-specific (17–35.3%) |
| Netherlands | EU | 10% | 21% | Brand-specific (17–35.3%) |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | 10% | 20% | None |
| UAE | Middle East | 5% | 5% | None |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | 5% | 15% | None |
| Australia | Oceania | 0% | 10% | None |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | 0% | 25% | None |
| Sweden | EU | 10% | 25% | Brand-specific (17–35.3%) |
| Denmark | EU | 10% | 25% | Brand-specific (17–35.3%) |
| Spain | EU | 10% | 21% | Brand-specific (17–35.3%) |
| Italy | EU | 10% | 22% | Brand-specific (17–35.3%) |
| Belgium | EU | 10% | 21% | Brand-specific (17–35.3%) |
| Austria | EU | 10% | 20% | Brand-specific (17–35.3%) |
| Portugal | EU | 10% | 23% | Brand-specific (17–35.3%) |
| Ireland | EU | 10% | 23% | Brand-specific (17–35.3%) |
| Poland | EU | 10% | 23% | Brand-specific (17–35.3%) |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | 4% | 8% | None |
| Israel | Middle East | 7% | 18% | None |
| Qatar | Middle East | 5% | 0% | None |
| Turkey | Middle East | 40% | 20% | None |
| New Zealand | Oceania | 0% | 15% | None |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | 0% | 7% | None |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | 5% | 10% | None |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | 50% | 11% | None |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | 20% | 9% | None |
| Mexico | North America | 50% | 16% | None |
| Brazil | Latin America | 35% | 17% | None |
| Canada | North America | 6% | 5% | None |
| South Africa | Africa | 25% | 15% | None |
Source: EU Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2754 + national VAT/GST rates. EU markets only + BEV only — non-EU markets (UK/Gulf/Australia) and PHEV/EREV pay no countervailing duty.
Countervailing duty by brand (EU only)
| Producer group | CVD rate | Total with 10% duty |
|---|---|---|
| BYD | 17.0% | 27.0% |
| Geely / Zeekr / Lynk & Co | 18.8% | 28.8% |
| SAIC / MG / Maxus / Roewe / Wuling | 35.3% | 45.3% |
| Tesla (Shanghai) | 7.8% | 17.8% |
| Other cooperating producers | 20.7% | 30.7% |
Rates effective 31 October 2024 for five years. EU markets only + BEV only — non-EU markets (UK/Gulf/Australia) and PHEV/EREV pay no countervailing duty.