🇬🇼 How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car to Guinea-Bissau?
Combined import taxes in Guinea-Bissau run about 48%–55% of a vehicle's CIF value. On a $10,000 (CIF) car that is roughly $4,800–$5,500 in duties and taxes — before ocean freight and local clearance. Below is the full 2026 breakdown, then a free calculator for your exact car.
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Reference page, not a quoted market. We do not currently quote Guinea-Bissau, so the figures below come from our 2026-06-12 compile rather than the country-by-country re-verification we ran on our active markets. They are here because reliable structured data on this market is scarce — but scarce is not the same as verified. Treat this as background reading and confirm every rate with a licensed clearing agent before committing money. For markets we do stand behind, see the verified list.
Key import facts for Guinea-Bissau
- Combined import taxes (petrol/diesel): ~48%–55% of CIF
- Electric vehicles: ~48%–55% of CIF
- Maximum vehicle age: 5 years
- Used-car imports: allowed (within the age rule)
- Driving side: left-hand drive (LHD)
- Local currency: XOF
Ocean freight to Guinea-Bissau
| Destination port | RoRo (1 car ≈ 12.5 CBM) | 40HQ container (2–3 cars) | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bissau | $1,525–$1,813 | $3,450–$3,950 | 33–42 days * |
RoRo cost shown for a midsize car (~12.5 CBM). A 40-foot high-cube container is shared across multiple cars. Figures marked * are estimates — confirm live rates with your forwarder.
Worked example: a $10,000 car, step by step
Every figure below is derived, not asserted — this is the same arithmetic our calculator runs. Base: $10,000 CIF (vehicle + freight + insurance at the destination port), a mid-size petrol car, new.
| Line | Rate | Charged on | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customs duty | 20% | CIF | $2,000 |
| Excise | 3% | CIF + duty | $360 |
| VAT | 18% | CIF + duty | $2,160 |
| Para-fiscal levies | 6.3% | CIF — statistical, community and shipper-council levies | $630 |
| Duties and taxes | 51.5% | of CIF | $5,150 |
| Terminal charges | — | per 40HQ | $800 |
| Customs broker | — | per entry | $400 |
| Landed cost | — | CIF + taxes + port + clearance | $16,350 |
Excludes inland delivery, registration and any age-penalty tax. Change the vehicle, engine size or year in the calculator to re-derive this for your own unit.
Port charges and clearance in Guinea-Bissau
On top of duties and taxes you pay the terminal and your broker. These are not part of the tax figures above.
| Charge | Typical range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal / carrier charges (THC, DO, security) | varies | per 40HQ |
| Customs broker / clearance fee | varies | per entry |
| Combined | $1,200 typical | per container |
Guinea-Bissau is landlocked — the figures above cover the seaport leg plus in-bond transit, and are estimates. Confirm with your forwarder.
Frequently asked questions
How much are import duties and taxes on a car in Guinea-Bissau?
Combined import taxes (duty, excise and VAT) run about 48%–55% of the car's CIF value. On a $10,000 (CIF) car that is roughly $4,800–$5,500 in duties and taxes, before ocean freight and local port/clearance fees.
What is the maximum age of car you can import into Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau allows imported vehicles up to 5 years old. Older units are typically refused at customs.
How long does it take to ship a car to Bissau, Guinea-Bissau?
Ocean transit to Bissau is typically 33–42 days, depending on the origin port and sailing schedule. (Freight figures are estimates — confirm with your forwarder.)
Can I import a used car into Guinea-Bissau?
Yes. Used vehicles can be imported into Guinea-Bissau subject to the age rule and standard duties and taxes above.
Does Guinea-Bissau require left-hand or right-hand drive vehicles?
Guinea-Bissau drives on the right, so left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles are the standard.
Compare with nearby markets
Duty, VAT and age rules change sharply across a border — the same car can land 20 points cheaper one country over.
- Benin — combined import tax 4%–46% of CIF
- Burkina Faso — combined import tax 44%–63% of CIF
- Côte d'Ivoire — combined import tax 40%–60% of CIF
- Ghana — combined import tax 28%–58% of CIF
- Nigeria — combined import tax 36.5%–48% of CIF
- Senegal — combined import tax 49%–75.5% of CIF
Related guides
- Used-car age limits by country
- How import taxes are calculated (CIF, duty, VAT, excise)
- RoRo vs container: which is cheaper for cars
- Cheapest African countries to import into
Estimate your exact cost
Tax rates, car age and engine size all change the final number. Use the free AutoLanded calculator to get a line-by-line landed cost for your specific vehicle and destination port.