How much is car import duty in Paraguay?

Base customs duty is 20% of CIF, and 1 further charges sit on top: VAT (IVA). The order matters, because VAT is charged on the charges as well as on the car. Put your own FOB and freight figures into the calculator above to see the total.

Is Paraguay duty charged on the price I paid for the car?

CIF value at Asunción or via the Ciudad del Este corridor.

What is not included in these figures?

Port charges at both ends, terminal handling, demurrage if a unit sits, agent and clearing fees at destination, and registration or number plates after clearance. Any inland transport line is shown separately where it applies, because it is a road cost rather than a customs charge. Ask for a quote and every one of these is itemised.

Import duty · Paraguay

Detalhamento de encargos para Paraguay

Every charge Paraguay applies to an imported car, in the order its customs system applies it, plus the vehicle age limit that decides whether the unit can enter at all.

Encargo	Taxa e base
Direitos aduaneiros	20% of CIFPlanning band. MERCOSUR common external tariff applies with national additions.
VAT (IVA)	10% of CIF + duty + everything above

Revisado em 2026-09-24 · Indicativo — confirmado por unidade

De onde vêm estes números

Paraguay Law 4333/2011
Paraguay National Customs Directorate (DNA)

The 10-year rule is clear and well published, which makes Paraguay one of the easier South American markets to plan for.

Limites de idade, vias de certificação e encargos vêm de normas publicadas e são revisados pela nossa equipe, mas a alfândega avalia cada veículo individualmente. Trate estes números como base de cálculo, não como avaliação.

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Preço FOB (USD)

Frete e seguro (USD)

Seguro (USD)

Cilindrada (cc)

Idade do veículo (anos)

Taxa de direitos aduaneiros (%)

Editável de propósito: a faixa varia com o código HS, o motor e a idade, por isso use a taxa que o seu despachante confirmar.

10 years for used passenger cars under Ley 4333/2011.

Custo final estimado

Valor CIF: $13,620
Direitos aduaneiros (20%): $2,724
VAT (IVA) (10%): $1,634
Todos os encargos exceto os direitos: $4,358

Custo final$17,978

32%% do CIF — Limites de idade, vias de certificação e encargos vêm de normas publicadas e são revisados pela nossa equipe, mas a alfândega avalia cada veículo individualmente. Trate estes números como base de cálculo, não como avaliação.

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How much is car import duty in Paraguay?: Base customs duty is 20% of CIF, and 1 further charges sit on top: VAT (IVA). The order matters, because VAT is charged on the charges as well as on the car. Put your own FOB and freight figures into the calculator above to see the total.
Is Paraguay duty charged on the price I paid for the car?: CIF value at Asunción or via the Ciudad del Este corridor.
What is the vehicle age limit for importing into Paraguay?: 10 years for used passenger cars under Ley 4333/2011.
What is not included in these figures?: Port charges at both ends, terminal handling, demurrage if a unit sits, agent and clearing fees at destination, and registration or number plates after clearance. Any inland transport line is shown separately where it applies, because it is a road cost rather than a customs charge. Ask for a quote and every one of these is itemised.