How are vehicle customs clearance fees calculated in Algeria?

Customs duties and then VAT are applied to the vehicle's reference value; this tool displays the total estimate by model and age, using the Argus database.

How reliable is this estimate?

The estimate is purely indicative; the actual value and final amount are determined by customs at the time of clearance (art. 16 of the Customs Code). Use the official ALCES portal to confirm.

What vehicles can be imported?

Generally vehicles under 3 years old (some provisions extend to 5 years), with petrol, hybrid, or electric powertrains; diesel is restricted or banned.

What is the Argus reference value?

It is the reference value for the vehicle that serves as the basis for calculating duties; since 2025 customs uses the ALSACE system to assess vehicles.

Does the tool cover all vehicles?

The list currently covers approximately 500 variants from 32 of the most commonly imported brands; it may not include all models or electric vehicles.

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Vehicle customs clearance calculator (estimate)

Estimate customs clearance fees for a vehicle imported to Algeria by brand, model, and age – based on the Argus database

Indicative estimate · 2026

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Brand

Model

Powertrain (displacement and fuel type)

Vehicle age

AUDI A1

1000 cc · Petrol

Estimated customs clearance fees

841,392DA

Reference value (Argus)3,494,400DA

Estimated customs clearance fees841,392DA

Effective rate on value24.1%

Reference value (Argus)3,494,400DA

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Indicative estimate based on the Argus database (Tracker DZ, 2026-02). The final amount is set by customs officials at the time of clearance (art. 16 of the Customs Code). Verify on the official ALCES portal

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How it works

Choose the brand, then the model, then the powertrain (displacement and fuel type).
Select the vehicle age (new / less than 2 years / less than 3 years).
The tool displays the estimated customs clearance fees in dinars, along with the reference value and effective rate.

Source: customs clearance tariff guide (Argus database, Tracker DZ, February 2026) · Confirmation: Algerian Customs / ALCES portal.

Douanes Algériennes — portail officiel (ALCES) (opens in a new tab)

Hsabet is not affiliated with any of these official organizations – cited for reference only.

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This tool estimates the customs clearance fees (duties and taxes) for a vehicle imported to Algeria. Choose the brand, model, powertrain (displacement and fuel type), and age of the vehicle to get the estimate in dinars, along with the reference value (Argus).

Estimates are based on the Argus tariff guide (updated February 2026 – Tracker DZ) and are purely indicative; the final amount is set by customs officials at the time of clearance (art. 16 of the Customs Code). Always verify on the official ALCES portal.