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Who is a reliable car tyres supplier and exporter for Sierra Leone?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports car tyres to buyers in Sierra Leone, including Freetown, Bo, Kenema. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Freetown with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Sierra Leone needs car tyres
Sierra Leone is a mineral-rich West African economy with diamond, iron-ore and rutile mining and a farming base.
Tyres, jacks and accessories are fast-moving lines for auto-parts dealers, driven by the size of the local vehicle fleet.
Automotive & workshops in Sierra Leone
Auto-parts traders in Sierra Leone turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Sierra Leone, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy car tyres from us mainly for auto spare-parts dealers and tyre shops.
Who buys car tyres: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Wholesale & retail distribution in Sierra Leone
Distributors and retailers in Sierra Leone import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Sierra Leone, hardware stores and supermarkets buy car tyres from us mainly for car accessories retailers and fleet operators.
Who buys car tyres: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Auto spare-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Car accessories retailers · Fleet operators · E-commerce sellers.
Top 5 cities for car tyres in Sierra Leone
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of car tyres. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Car Tyres in Freetownport: FreetownThe capital and main port.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 02Car Tyres in Bovia Freetown · 1 day by roadSecond city and a farming centre.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Car Tyres in Kenemavia Freetown · 1–2 days by roadDiamond and cocoa region.
- 04Car Tyres in Makenivia Freetown · 1 day by roadNorthern hub near iron-ore mining.
- 05Car Tyres in Koiduvia Freetown · 2 days by roadKimberlite diamond-mining town.
Importing car tyres into Sierra Leone: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Sierra Leone — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 04:00–13:30 Sierra Leone time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +232 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Krio, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | leone (SLE); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Car Tyres specifications for Sierra Leone
Typical specification range for automobile accessories & parts; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Sierra Leone's import requirements.
| Tyres | Passenger car, SUV, two-wheeler; tube and tubeless |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic jacks | 2 t to 50 t bottle and trolley jacks |
| Accessories | Seat covers, floor mats, fresheners, AV systems, screen guards |
Standards: ECE R30, ECE R75, IS 15633, ASME PASE or the standard your project specifies. Some goods need pre-shipment inspection certificates.
Price, duties & landed cost in Sierra Leone
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in leone (SLE) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Freetown |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff |
| Import conformity | Some goods need pre-shipment inspection certificates. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Sierra Leone
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.
