I want to know what is the procedure to import a car to Qatar?

noormalik
By noormalik

Im planning to import a car to Qatar, its a covette z06 supercharged, 2002 model. Please let me know what is the procedure. I have already spoken to the dealer and they are ready to ship it to Qatar, but once it comes here, what is the next step?????

By manishapant• 6 Sep 2008 18:57
Rating: 5/5
manishapant

only 2004 and above ,cars can be imported.

By anonymous• 6 Sep 2008 18:50
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anonymous

Only cars that are 5 years old or less are allowed to be imported to Doha. To do this you would need complete documentations for your car, then the duty would be around 5% plus customs tariff rates upon arrival at Doha Port. You would also need a clearing guy to do this.

By Glenndale• 4 Sep 2008 08:59
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Glenndale

The majority of people have hit the nail on the head,ie by the time you pay for shipping and customs, would you not be better off simply purchasing a local vehicle.. I have a BMW 323I in Australia, after all the excise and tax I paid on it over there, I would be foolish to want to import it here ( as it is right hand drive anyway), given the excellent price of vehicles locally. If you are a collector, and only here for a few years, I would suggest garaging it over in your home land, and enjoy it when you return there...

By QaQc• 4 Sep 2008 07:26
Rating: 3/5
QaQc

tsk! that's right! the tax is too high! I tried to purchase a Mazdaspeed3 from states but it is too complicated!

By Scarlett• 4 Sep 2008 00:44
Rating: 4/5
Scarlett

WHOA....just re-read your question...you can't ship the car over anyway. No car that is over 5 years old is allowed to be shipped into Qatar, period, the end, and no exceptions.

By Scarlett• 4 Sep 2008 00:43
Rating: 5/5
Scarlett

after it arrives in Doha, you will be charged taxes on a percentage of the total cost of the new car. Have you looked into how much it actually will cost? Reason I am asking is that i purchased a brand new BMW sports car to ship from the States. THEN found out that shipping it would cost me around $15,000. So it is in my garage in the states and i bought a FJ Cruiser here.

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