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How to Import a Chinese EV to Mongolia (2026)
What you need to know before importing a new or used Chinese EV to Mongolia: import rules, duties and taxes, homologation, ports, shipping from China and the documents to prepare.
At a glance
- Import of new cars
- Allowed
- Import of used cars
- Allowed
- Age limit for used cars
- There is no maximum age. The excise has four age brackets: 0–3, 4–6, 7–9 and 10 years or more.
- Duties and taxes
- Customs duty and VAT are charged on the customs value, plus a fixed excise per car. The Excise Tax Law lets the government set the excise on hybrid and electric cars between 0% and 50% of the standard amount; Government Resolution 164 of 2017 set it at 50%.
- Homologation and standards
- An imported car must pass a technical inspection in Mongolia before it is entered in the national register. Its technical data are recorded from that inspection, and registration is refused if the car fails it.
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic (left-hand drive cars)
- Ports of entry
- Tianjin (China), sea port, Erenhot–Zamyn-Üüd, border crossing
- Shipping from China
- 7–10 days at sea
- Documents required
- 8 main documents
- Dealers listed
- 0
Dealers in Mongolia
No Zeekr dealership in Mongolia is listed in our directory yet. Importing may be the only way to buy some models.
Import of new cars to Mongolia
New cars can be imported into Mongolia. On top of customs duty and VAT, passenger cars pay a fixed excise in tögrög, set by engine capacity and age.
Sources · verified November 3, 2026
Import of used cars to Mongolia
Used cars of any age can be imported. Instead of an age ban, the excise rises steeply with the car's age.
Sources · verified November 3, 2026
Age limit for used cars to Mongolia
There is no maximum age. The excise has four age brackets: 0–3, 4–6, 7–9 and 10 years or more.
- For an engine of 1,500 cm³ or less, the excise goes from MNT 750,000 at 0–3 years to MNT 10,000,000 at 10 years or more.
Sources · verified November 3, 2026
Import duties and taxes in Mongolia
Customs duty and VAT are charged on the customs value, plus a fixed excise per car. The Excise Tax Law lets the government set the excise on hybrid and electric cars between 0% and 50% of the standard amount; Government Resolution 164 of 2017 set it at 50%.
| Tax | Rate or amount |
|---|---|
| Customs duty | 5% |
| Excise – up to 1,500 cm³ | MNT 750,000 (0–3 yrs) to 10,000,000 (10+ yrs) |
| Excise – 1,501–2,500 cm³ | MNT 2,300,000 (0–3 yrs) to 11,700,000 (10+ yrs) |
| Excise – hybrid and electric cars | 50% of the standard amount |
| Extra excise – customs value above MNT 360 million | 33% on the excess |
| VAT | 10% |
- An import agent reports that electric cars currently pay no excise: confirm the rate with Mongolian Customs before you buy.
- A June 2026 amendment adds an extra 33% excise to the part of a car's customs value above MNT 360 million.
Homologation and standards
An imported car must pass a technical inspection in Mongolia before it is entered in the national register. Its technical data are recorded from that inspection, and registration is refused if the car fails it.
- Registration also requires the manufacturer's or export documents and the technical inspection report issued before export in the country of origin.
- Registration is refused if the owner has no compulsory driver insurance, or if the customs declaration describes the vehicle as parts or a cab.
Sources · verified November 3, 2026
Left-hand or right-hand drive?
Mongolia drives on the right. Right-hand-drive cars are also accepted for registration.
Sources · verified November 3, 2026
Ports of entry in Mongolia
Mongolia is landlocked. Cars arrive through the Chinese sea ports, then by rail or road across the Erenhot–Zamyn-Üüd border to Ulaanbaatar, the main customs hub.
- Tianjin (China), sea port
- Erenhot–Zamyn-Üüd, border crossing
Sources · verified November 3, 2026
Documents required
- Registration application form
- Mongolian ID card or equivalent electronic reference; residence card for foreign residents
- Customs declaration for goods crossing the border
- Manufacturer's or export documents, and the technical inspection report issued before export
- Contract transferring ownership
- Proof that the car passed the technical inspection in Mongolia
- Receipts for the state stamp duty, the vehicle certificate and the service fee
- Commercial invoice and rail waybill with matching HS codes (for clearance at Zamyn-Üüd)
Shipping a car from China to Mongolia
By rail from China through Erenhot and Zamyn-Üüd to Ulaanbaatar. Clearance in Ulaanbaatar takes another 2 to 7 days.
- Indicative transit time7–10 days
Sources · verified November 3, 2026
Buy locally or import?
| Criteria | Local dealer | Import from China |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | No dealer listed yet | Models sold in China, if they meet local rules |
| Taxes | Included in the dealer price | Paid at customs (see above) |
| Delivery time | Depends on dealer stock | About 7–10 days at sea, plus clearance |
| Paperwork | Handled by the dealer | Customs, homologation and registration |
Zeekr prices in China
| Model | China price |
|---|---|
| Zeekr X | $24,000 – $27,100 |
| Zeekr 7X | $35,400 – $41,500 |
| Zeekr 7GT | $31,400 – $37,500 |
| Zeekr 001 | $41,500 – $56,200 |
| Zeekr 007 | $31,400 – $37,500 |
| Zeekr 009 | $67,700 – $72,300 |
China prices are ranges from the cheapest to the dearest version, based on China prices and exporter quotes (November 2026), with a small margin. Freight, insurance, duties and taxes are extra. Compare Zeekr prices by region.
Xiaomi prices in China
| Model | China price |
|---|---|
| Xiaomi SU7 | $33,900 – $46,800 |
| Xiaomi SU7 Ultra | $81,500 |
| Xiaomi YU7 | $35,900 – $50,800 |
| Xiaomi YU7 GT | $60,000 |
China prices are ranges from the cheapest to the dearest version, based on China prices and exporter quotes (November 2026), with a small margin. Freight, insurance, duties and taxes are extra. Compare Xiaomi prices by region.
How to import a Chinese EV to Mongolia, step by step
- 1
Check that your car can be imported
New cars: Allowed. Used cars: Allowed. There is no maximum age. The excise has four age brackets: 0–3, 4–6, 7–9 and 10 years or more.
- 2
Choose the model and the right steering side
Right-hand traffic (left-hand drive cars). Make sure the car you buy matches it.
- 3
Estimate the landed cost
Add the purchase price, export fees, sea freight, insurance, import duty, taxes and registration costs before you commit.
- 4
Ship the car
Main ports of entry: Tianjin (China), sea port, Erenhot–Zamyn-Üüd, border crossing. Expect about 7–10 days at sea from China.
- 5
Clear customs
Prepare the documents listed above and pay the duties and taxes at clearance.
- 6
Homologate and register
An imported car must pass a technical inspection in Mongolia before it is entered in the national register. Its technical data are recorded from that inspection, and registration is refused if the car fails it.
FAQ: importing an electric car to Mongolia
Is there an age limit for importing a used Chinese EV to Mongolia?
No. Mongolia taxes older cars instead: the excise rises at 4, 7 and 10 years of age.
What excise does a Chinese EV plug-in hybrid pay in Mongolia?
Government Resolution 164 of 2017 set the excise on hybrid and electric cars at 50% of the standard amount. For an engine of 1,500 cm³ or less up to three years old, the standard amount is MNT 750,000.
What taxes apply to a car imported to Mongolia?
5% customs duty, the fixed excise by engine capacity and age, and 10% VAT. Cars with a customs value above MNT 360 million pay an extra 33% excise on the excess.
How does a Chinese EV reach Mongolia from China?
By rail or road through the Erenhot–Zamyn-Üüd border crossing to Ulaanbaatar, in about 7 to 10 days by rail.
What is needed to register an imported Chinese EV in Mongolia?
The customs declaration, the manufacturer's or export documents with the pre-export inspection report, proof of ownership, your ID and proof that the car passed a technical inspection in Mongolia.