π©πΏ Chinese Car Import Total Cost β Algeria 2026
Educational planning examples based on public catalogue inputs, current route data, and Algeria's 15% tariff and 19% VAT policy.
Educational examples β popular Chinese models to Algeria
FOB inputs are public catalogue planning values, not live supplier quotes or offers. Freight uses the reviewed Shanghai β Algiers route table updated 2026-04-01. Final pricing requires a written quote.
| Model | FOB | Freight | CIF | Duty | VAT | Total Landed | vs FOB |
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What's included β and what isn't
- β FOB planning input: public catalogue value at the origin port
- β Ocean freight: reviewed per-vehicle route estimate
- β Marine insurance: 0.3% of FOB plus freight
- β Import duty: 15% of CIF for Algeria
- β VAT: 19% on (CIF + duty)
- β Planning allowances: certification, registration, and inland transport from the country rule table
- β Demurrage / detention: $80β180/day per container if documents are not in order at clearance
- β Pre-shipment inspection (PSI): $200β500/vehicle if your destination requires it
- β Currency conversion spreads: 1.5β3% on USD/CNY/local-currency transfers
- β Trade financing: LC issuance ~0.5β1% if used
- β Spare parts buffer: $400β800/vehicle for first-year wear items
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Last updated: 2026-05-27 Β· Author: Dayong Fan (θ倧ε), Founder of AutoGlobalAI.