Export destination — CAMBODIA
Last updated: August 2026
Import cars from China to Cambodia with duty-friendly EV incentives and delivery via Sihanoukville.
Cambodia is one of Southeast Asia's most open vehicle-import markets, with no factory protectionist walls, strong Chinese involvement in infrastructure, and a fast-growing appetite for modern cars. Chinese brands — BYD, Haval, Changan, MG — are now mainstream in Phnom Penh, helped by low import duties relative to the region and duty breaks on EVs. Vehicles enter through Sihanoukville (Kampong Som) or via Ho Chi Minh City transit, with duty calculated on CIF value. Cargration serves private buyers, dealers, and fleet operators with compliant shipping and customs support into Cambodia.
Who can import
Three legal routes to import vehicles into Cambodia
Cambodia is one of Southeast Asia's most open vehicle-import markets, with no factory protectionist walls, strong Chinese involvement in infrastructure, and a fast-growing appetite for modern cars. Chinese brands — BYD, Haval, Changan, MG — are now mainstream in Phnom Penh, helped by low import duties relative to the region and duty breaks on EVs
- New and used both import freely
- Customs duty + VAT on CIF value
- No practical age quota on used units
- Left-hand-drive (LHD) — Cambodia drives on the right
- Documents: invoice, certificate of origin, bill of lading
- Inspection and registration after clearance
Cambodia's open policy makes near-new Chinese crossovers and SUVs a strong value play against regional used-classic imports.
Duty Calculator
Estimate your import duties for Cambodia
Cambodian Customs applies a customs duty plus VAT to CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight). Extra duties and special taxes are lower than many neighbours, and electric vehicles attract reduced customs duty as part of the country's green transport push. Total import cost for a typical petrol crossover lands near 30-40% of CIF; EVs land materially lower.
Estimated Tax Breakdown
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Shipping routes — CAMBODIA
Routes from China to Cambodia
Sihanoukville Direct — Shanghai → Sihanoukville
Direct RoRo and container services to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the principal vehicle gateway for Cambodia.
- Transit time: 24–30 days door to door
- RoRo and container options
- Direct to the main Cambodian port
- Best for Phnom Penh-destined stock
- Inland trucking to PP and Siem Reap arranged
Container Shipping — Shanghai → Sihanoukville (40HQ)
The cost-efficient route: two to three vehicles per 40ft container, fully lashed and chocked, with protective wrapping. Ideal for dealers and private fleets.
- Transit time: 26–34 days door to door
- 2–3 vehicles per 40ft container
- Protective shrouds and tie-downs
- Multi-brand consolidation supported
- Economical for volume
Gulf-of-Thailand Feeder (via Ho Chi Minh)
Feeder services via Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) serve the Mekong corridor to Phnom Penh — a flexible alternative when Sihanoukville capacity is pressed.
- Transit time: 28–38 days door to door
- Via Cat Lai/Phu My (Vietnam)
- Road/waterway feed into Cambodia
- Contingency when Sihanoukville is pressured
- Strongly coordinated customs documentation
Popular models — CAMBODIA
Top Chinese models exported to Cambodia
Based on real export data and market demand in Cambodia.
BYD Dolphin
$14,500–18,500 FOBThe EV changing Cambodia's car market — compact, cheap to run, and landed at a duty advantage. The smart city buy in Phnom Penh.
Haval Jolion
$17,500–22,500 FOBDependable compact SUV for families and fleets — strong value against used Japanese rivals, with modern tech and low running costs.
BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)
$20,500–25,500 FOBThe mid-size EV SUV choice for executives and fleets, pairing range and comfort with the tax advantage and growing charging access.
Changan CS75 Plus
$18,000–23,000 FOBReliable family SUV with a growing service network — a practical, well-specified alternative in the heart of the Cambodian market.
Documentation — CAMBODIA
Complete documentation checklist
Export Documents (Prepared by Cargration)
- Commercial invoice with full specifications
- Certificate of Origin (CO) — CCPIT certified
- EV conformity document for EVs
- Packing list with container layout
- Bill of Lading
Import Documents (Arranged by Buyer)
- Cambodian ID or trade registration
- Customs declaration at point of entry
- Certificate of Origin
- EV conformity where applicable
- Duty and VAT payment receipts
- Registration with Ministry of Public Works & Transport
Why Cargration — CAMBODIA
Built for the China–Cambodia trade corridor
EV Duty Advantage
We specialise in the duty-cased EV import, ensuring your BYD, Wuling or Changan battery car lands with the tax edge intact.
Sihanoukville Expertise
Our Sihanoukville brokers clear vehicles fast and clean, co-ordinating inspection and registration with the ministry.
Dealer Building Blocks
We support dealership formation with consolidated stock, factory allocations, and full compliance paperwork from day one.
Nationwide Delivery
From Sihanoukville we deliver insured to Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang, and Sihanoukville city — anywhere on the network.
FAQ — CAMBODIA
Common questions about exporting to Cambodia
A typical petrol crossover lands at roughly 30-40% of CIF all-in (customs duty + VAT). EVs land lower thanks to reduced duty bands.
In practice, no strict quota — both used and new import freely. Near-new vehicles under 5 years old offer the best duty-to-value balance.
Yes. Cambodia drives on the right; all factory left-hand-drive Chinese vehicles import and register without modification.
BYD (Dolphin, Atto 3), Haval (Jolion) and Changan (CS75 Plus) lead demand, with growing dealer networks in Phnom Penh.
24-34 days door to door from Shanghai to Sihanoukville, depending on RoRo vs container and route.
Yes — and it is tax-advantaged. BYD and Wuling EVs land at a reduced duty rate and Phnom Penh's charging network is growing fast.
A commercial invoice, certificate of origin, bill of lading, ID or trade registration, duty/VAT receipts, and EV conformity where applicable.
Yes. After customs, complete the ministry inspection and registration with the Public Works & Transport department — our brokers guide each step.
Yes. We verify cooling for tropical heat, tyres, and underbody before loading. Modern Chinese EVs and SUVs cope well with both city and provincial roads.
Yes — registered dealers access factory allocations, consolidated containers, and nationwide delivery supported by our partner network.
Yes. Fleet operators get EV-specialised sourcing, battery verification, and duty-cased landed cost plans — ideal for Phnom Penh taxi modernisation.
Yes — insured trucking from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang, and beyond is organised as part of the door-to-door service.
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