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

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

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?????
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Thu, 04/09/2008 - 12:16am

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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.
Answered on Thu, 04/09/2008 - 12:44am
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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.
Answered on Thu, 04/09/2008 - 12:43am
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tsk! that's right! the tax is too high! I tried to purchase a Mazdaspeed3 from states but it is too complicated!
Answered on Thu, 04/09/2008 - 7:26am
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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...
Answered on Thu, 04/09/2008 - 8:59am
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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.
Answered on Sat, 06/09/2008 - 6:50pm
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only 2004 and above ,cars can be imported.
Answered on Sat, 06/09/2008 - 6:57pm
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