Used RHD Export RAV4 (Used) to
Export RAV4 (Used) to 
South Africa
RAV4 2014 — 260000 km, 2.5L 180PS L4. Reference FOB price: approximately $6,250 (market reference; final quote confirmed on WhatsApp).
$11,818 landed
FOB 52.9%
Freight/Ins. 12.9%
Duty 16.4%
VAT 12.3%
Clearance 5.5%
FOB price$6,250
Freight$1,450
Insurance$69
Import duty$1,942
VAT$1,457
Clearance & handling$650
Total landed cost$11,818
Estimate only — confirm current duty/VAT rates with a licensed customs broker in South Africa before ordering.
Shipping
| Port of loading | |
| Estimated transit | Average lead time is 30 days from order confirmation to loading at Shenzhen Yantian Port, depending on vehicle sourcing, inspection and destination. |
| Steering required | RHD |
| Steering match | Confirm before ordering |
South Africa Import Notes
Used vehicle imports into South Africa require an ITAC import permit and are generally restricted to specific categories (e.g. inheritance, returning residents); standard commercial import of used passenger cars is not normally permitted. Verify current rules with ITAC or a licensed clearing agent before ordering a used unit.
Compare with Other Markets
| Country | Landed Total | |
|---|---|---|
 United Arab Emirates | $9,215 | View → |
 Saudi Arabia | $10,031 | View → |
 Chile | $10,450 | View → |
 Peru | $10,642 | View → |
 Kazakhstan | $10,656 | View → |
 Mexico | $11,465 | View → |
 Colombia | $11,662 | View → |
 Kenya | $11,915 | View → |
 Nigeria | $11,925 | View → |
 Philippines | $11,962 | View → |
 Brazil | $12,921 | View → |
 Egypt | $13,050 | View → |
 Pakistan | $14,402 | View → |
 Thailand | $15,613 | View → |
Questions Buyers Ask
- RAV4 import duty and landed cost in South Africa — used price?
- Landed cost for a used RAV4 in South Africa is approximately $11,818 ($6,250 base + $1,519 freight/insurance + $3,399 duty/VAT + $650 clearance).
- How long does shipping the RAV4 to South Africa take?
- Average lead time is 30 days from order confirmation to loading at Shenzhen Yantian Port, depending on vehicle sourcing, inspection and destination.
- Can the RAV4 be registered in South Africa as it is?
- South Africa requires right-hand drive, and every vehicle we currently hold is left-hand drive (LHD) sourced from mainland China — so we cannot supply a compliant RAV4 from stock today. Send us the model year you need and we will confirm whether an RHD unit can be sourced, with price and lead time, before you commit.
- What is the used-vehicle age limit in South Africa?
- Used vehicle imports into South Africa require an ITAC import permit and are generally restricted to specific categories (e.g. inheritance, returning residents); standard commercial import of used passenger cars is not normally permitted. Verify current rules with ITAC or a licensed clearing agent before ordering a used unit.