How much is car import duty in Benin?

Base customs duty is 20% of CIF, and 3 further charges sit on top: Statistical levy, ECOWAS levy, VAT. 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 Benin duty charged on the price I paid for the car?

CIF value at Cotonou. Duty band from the UEMOA common external tariff.

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 · Benin

Duty breakdown for Benin

Every charge Benin 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.

Charge	Rate and base
Customs duty	20% of CIFUEMOA CET planning band. Confirm against HS code and year.
Statistical levy	1% of CIF
ECOWAS levy	0.5% of CIF
VAT	18% of CIF + duty + everything above

Reviewed 2026-09-24 · Indicative — confirmed per unit

Where these figures come from

UEMOA Common External Tariff
Benin Customs (Douanes Béninoises)

Cotonou is Niger’s main seaport; paperwork is scrutinised closely, so clean documentation matters more here than elsewhere.

Age limits, certification routes and duty lines are taken from published rules and reviewed by our team, but customs assesses each vehicle individually. Treat anything here as a planning input, not as an assessment.

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The calculator starts on this country. Change the FOB, freight, engine size and vehicle age to match the unit you are actually considering.

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FOB price (USD)

Freight and insurance (USD)

Insurance (USD)

Engine size (cc)

Vehicle age (years)

Customs duty rate (%)

Editable on purpose: the duty band moves with HS code, engine and age, so use the rate your clearing agent confirms.

An age limit applies to used vehicles.

Estimated landed cost

CIF value: $13,620
Customs duty (20%): $2,724
Statistical levy (1%): $136
ECOWAS levy (0.50%): $68
VAT (18%): $2,979
All charges except duty: $5,907

Landed cost$19,527

43.37%% of CIF — Age limits, certification routes and duty lines are taken from published rules and reviewed by our team, but customs assesses each vehicle individually. Treat anything here as a planning input, not as an assessment.

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How much is car import duty in Benin?: Base customs duty is 20% of CIF, and 3 further charges sit on top: Statistical levy, ECOWAS levy, VAT. 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 Benin duty charged on the price I paid for the car?: CIF value at Cotonou. Duty band from the UEMOA common external tariff.
What is the vehicle age limit for importing into Benin?: An age limit applies to used vehicles.
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.