Направление экспорта — ПАНАМА
Last updated: August 2026
Ship vehicles from China to Panama via the Pacific or Colón with full customs duty estimates, ATTT registration, and Central American hub strategy.
Panama is the distribution heart of Latin America, with the Free Trade Zone of Colón handling duty-exempt transshipment to 25+ countries across the region and Balboa-APM Terminals on the Pacific side serving the national market. Chinese marques now hold a fifth of Panama's new-car sales, led by Geely, MG, BYD, Changan, and Jetour. Vehicles for national registration face customs duty of up to 15% plus 7% ITBMS VAT, while pure EVs enjoy duty and VAT incentives under Panama's e-mobility law. Whether you are a Panama City dealer, a Colón Free Zone distributor, or a private buyer, Cargration handles sourcing, shipping, customs clearance, and ATTT registration so your vehicles reach Central America without delays.
Кто может импортировать
Панама: три легальных канала импорта автомобилей
Panama is the distribution heart of Latin America, with the Free Trade Zone of Colón handling duty-exempt transshipment to 25+ countries across the region and Balboa-APM Terminals on the Pacific side serving the national market. Chinese marques now hold a fifth of Panama's new-car sales, led by Geely, MG, BYD, Changan, and Jetour
- 15% customs duty on CIF value (general tariff rate for passengers cars)
- 7% ITBMS VAT on (CIF value + customs duty)
- Maximum 10 years old from year of manufacture for import
- Left-Hand Drive (LHD) only
- Registration through ATTT with CENAMEF / SERTRACEN documentation
- Biosecurity and emission inspection handled by the Dirección General de Aduanas
- Valid residency, E-cédula or passport for the declaration
- All foreign documents require certified Spanish translation
Калькулятор пошлин
Панама: оцените таможенные платежи при импорте
Panamanian customs duty on passenger vehicles is generally 15% ad valorem on CIF value plus 7% ITBMS VAT on the CIF + duty sum, roughly 23% effective. Pure battery electric vehicles qualify for a 0% duty regime and ITBMS benefits under Panama's e-mobility law (Ley 173/2020). The Colón Free Zone exemptions apply only to goods held for re-export or within the free zone perimeter.
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Маршруты доставки — ПАНАМА
Панама: маршруты из Китая
Sea — Shanghai/Shenzhen → Balboa (Pacific side)
Balboa container terminal (APM) and the PSA terminal at Rodman serve Panama City directly on the Pacific side — no canal transits needed for national-market vehicles. Weekly services from Chinese ports give Panama City dealers the fastest landfall.
- Transit time: 28–35 days (Shanghai → Balboa)
- Vessel frequency: Weekly from Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo
- Shipping modes: RoRo or 20ft/40ft container
- Entry point: Balboa-APM Terminals, Panama City metro area
- Container cost: ~$2,600–3,800 per 20GP; $4,200–5,600 per 40GP
- Rodman terminal available for breakbulk and heavy equipment
Sea — Shanghai → Manzanillo / Colón (Caribbean side)
Manzanillo International Terminal and the Colón Free Zone form the region's biggest transshipment hub. Vehicles landed here can clear into the ZLC duty-free for onward distribution to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Colombia — or transit the Canal to Balboa for mainland registration.
- Transit time: 30–38 days (Shanghai → Manzanillo)
- Purpose: ZLC duty-free storage, re-export and regional distribution
- Panama Canal transit to Balboa: +2 days, tolls apply per vehicle
- Direct services: Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong to Colon
- Container cost: ~$2,800–4,000 per 20GP; $4,500–6,000 per 40GP
Популярные модели — ПАНАМА
Панама: самые востребованные китайские модели
На основе реальной статистики экспорта и рыночного спроса.
BYD Atto 3
$29,900–33,900Compact EV SUV — the best-selling Chinese EV in Central America. With a Blade LFP battery, ~420 km range, and the full Panamanian EV duty/VAT incentive applied, the Atto 3 undercuts Japanese hybrids dramatically on Panama City streets.
Geely Coolray
$22,900–26,900Compact SUV — Geely's Latin America volume leader, now factory-Central America-spec with a 177 hp 1.5T engine and a local dealer network across Panama and Colombia. Strong as a retail favourite for the region.
MG ZS
$18,900–22,500Compact SUV — SAIC's affordable workhorse in Central America, with 4-star safety and low running costs. Used extensively by Panamanian ride-hailing fleets alongside the MG 3 hatchback.
Changan CS55 Plus
$21,500–24,900Mid-size SUV — a comfortable, well-equipped family SUV with a 1.5T engine and generous standard equipment, popular across Central American markets where Changan has the longest dealer history of any Chinese brand.
Документы — ПАНАМА
Полный чек-лист документов
Export Documents (Prepared by Cargration)
- Commercial invoice with full vehicle specifications
- Certificate of Origin (CO) — certified by CCPIT
- Packing list with dimensions, weight, and container details
- Bill of Lading (B/L) to Balboa or Manzanillo
- Vehicle inspection report with photos and video
- Original title or registration document from China
Import Documents (Arranged by Buyer)
- Declaración Única (SIE-CA) electronic customs declaration
- Commercial invoice with certified Spanish translation
- Certificate of origin required to claim preferential duty treatment
- License plates and circulation permit via ATTT
- Technical/emissions inspection certificate
- E-cédula or passport number of the importer
- ZLC operating licence (commercial / free-zone importers)
Почему Cargration — ПАНАМА
Создано для торгового коридора Китай — Панама
Two-Coast Flexibility
Balboa on the Pacific serves Panama City directly; Colón/Manzanillo on the Caribbean feeds the ZLC and regional re-export. We optimise which coast your units land on — saving weeks on national-market vehicles and full duty on re-export units.
EV Incentive Max
Pure BEVs save ~$3,750 per $25,000 CIF in customs duty plus ITBMS relief. We structure EV programmes around qualifying models and guide you through the e-mobility law paperwork for maximum border savings.
Regional Distribution Hub
Our Colón Free Zone partners enable duty-deferred storage and onward shipment to 25+ Central American and Caribbean markets — turning a single arrival into a regional product flow.
ATTT & MICI Compliance
From ATTT registration and plates to MICI technical review, we coordinate Panama's authorities so your vehicles leave the terminal registered, plated, and ready to sell — with Spanish documentation complete.
Вопросы и ответы — ПАНАМА
Панама: частые вопросы об экспорте
Most passenger cars attract 15% customs duty on CIF value plus 7% ITBMS VAT on CIF + duty — roughly 23% effective. Pure EVs under Ley 173/2020 enjoy a 0% duty regime plus ITBMS benefits. Regional countries may claim preferential treatment for goods with valid certificates of origin.
Yes — personal import of a used vehicle is allowed if it is LHD and no more than 10 years old from the year of manufacture. Strict condition and documentation checks (Spanish translations) apply. Commercial used import is heavily restricted.
The Zona Libre de Colón is the second-largest free trade zone in the world. Vehicles entering the ZLC can be stored, modified, and re-exported to neighbouring countries without Panamanian duty or ITBMS. Duty is only triggered when goods enter the mainland customs territory.
Geely, MG, BYD, Changan, Jetour, and Chery lead, with Chinese marques accounting for roughly a fifth of new-car sales. BYD and Jetour dominate the fast-growing EV and off-road SUV segments.
Panama is standardising on CCS2/Type 2 for public charging. Popular Chinese EVs (BYD, Jetour) ship with the CCS2 compatibility required by the national rollout of charging infrastructure.
28–35 days from Shanghai to Balboa for Panama City, or 30–38 days to Manzanillo/Colón. Panama Canal transits between coasts add roughly 2 days plus tolls.
DGA import declaration showing duty paid, original B/L and commercial invoice, certificate of Spanish translation, technical inspection pass, and the owner's identity documents. ATTT then issues the plates and circulation permit.
Yes — new vehicle factory warranties transfer, and Chinese brands in Latin America now routinely offer 5–8 year / 100,000–200,000 km coverage. Extended warranty options are available via Cargration.
Fully insured from our Beijing and Guizhou facilities to Balboa or Manzanillo, including Panama Canal movements. We manage the full claims process from the receiving terminal.
Yes — our offices in Beijing and Guizhou are open to buyers. We assist with visas and airport transfers, and virtual inspections via video call are available for buyers outside China.
Yes — insured trucking from Balboa or Colón to Panama City, David, Colón province, and throughout the interior is arranged as part of our door-to-door service.
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