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Cost of used pick up cars in Sénégal ?

PapaAko
#1
I want to ship my car from the us yo Dakar.Does anyone have an idea how much duty to pay ?  2)is it cheaper to buy a used car locally tjan import my own ?
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stumpy
#2
I found details online. You will have to pay 48% total import duty. This is calculated on the current valuation of the vehicle.
You cannot import vehicles over 8 years old.

Shipping costs range between US$2,200 to $6,800.
Best to buy a car in Dakar.
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PapaAko
#3
Very instructive. Thank you.
MaríaGGB
#4
In my opinion, you better bring your car, I always bring a car,
It's not complicated
Cars here are usually destroyed and if you are going to take a new or semi new car it will be expensive you can view it online.
A
#5
Where did you find info? Do you have any idea about importing cars in bulk? Would duties be less?
stumpy
#6
Full duty payable on ALL imported vehicles.
aimeenak
#7
Work with people already doing it. No fixed cost most people can accomodate with cash given all is negotiable
mtrentel
#8

Can you receive someone in Dakar to import vehicles for me? I want to send a vehicle.

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Yoginee
#9

Hello mtrentel,


Welcome to expat.com!


I'm not sure I understood  your message...


Moreover this discussion dates from August 2021, I doubt you will receive any answer here.


Yoginee

Expat.com team

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@mrentel bonjour ,

Soyez plus clair svp . Merci

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