New age limit: 10 years for passenger cars
Decree No. 2025-1752 of 24 October 2025, published in the Official Journal of 22 November 2025, raised the maximum age of imported used passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (under 3.5 t) from 8 to 10 years, and to 15 years for trucks, according to Le Soleil. Customs announced it on 17 November 2025. There are exceptions for diplomats, returning civil servants and special vehicles.
Duties and taxes (indicative)
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Customs duty (WAEMU CET, category 3) | 20% |
| Statistical fee | 1% |
| PCS / PC / COSEC levies | 0.8% / 0.5% / 0.4% |
| VAT (on CIF + duties) | 18% |
These are Kolonell's 2026 indicative rates for consumer goods; confirm the exact tariff line for vehicles. Customs value for used cars is often based on a price guide (Argus, or KBB for American and Asian cars), per a forwarder quoted by AllAfrica.
Clearance in Dakar
- Documents: registration or export certificate, purchase invoice, owner's ID, bill of lading.
- Customs declaration (Dakar-Port Nord / Port Sud), inspection and valuation, payment.
- Road documents, then registration (carte grise), technical inspection and insurance.
Korean cars are left-hand drive, like Senegal.
What we send before you pay
- The full Korean inspection report (performance check record) and the insurance claim history.
- The VIN and a specification sheet, so your broker or customs agent can confirm eligibility and calculate duties in advance.
- Extra photos or a walk-around video on request, including a cold start.
- A written quotation for inland transport, export handling and sea freight to your port.
After payment we deregister the car in Korea, file the export declaration and send the export certificate, invoice and bill of lading for clearance. You or your broker handle customs and registration at home.
2021 Hyundai Tucson (NX4) Diesel 2.0 4WD Inspiration
121,580 Km · First registered: 2021-02-03
Accident history: No · Panels repaired/replaced: 2 · Insurance claims (own): 3 (KRW 4,501,910)
Listed at: $14,619 — View car & photos →
Listed price in USD for the car in Korea; it may change with the exchange rate. This Tucson has 2 repaired/replaced panels and 3 insurance claims — we send the full report before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
How old can an imported used car be in Senegal?
10 years for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, 15 years for trucks, under Decree 2025-1752 (published 22 November 2025). The previous limit was 8 years.
What taxes apply?
Indicatively 20% customs duty, 1% statistical fee, PCS, PC and COSEC levies and 18% VAT. Confirm with customs or your forwarder.
