Who Can Import: Private individuals and registered commercial entities.
Drive Orientation: Only Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles are permitted for
importation.
Age Restriction (Cars): Japanese used cars must be 5 years old or newer from
the date of manufacture.
Age Restriction (Trucks): Small trucks (3 tons or less) must be 4 years old or
newer.
Inspection: No mandatory pre-shipment inspection is required for second-hand
vehicles imported from Japan.
Shipping & Logistics
Destination Port: Port of Georgetown (the principal and recommended port for
all vehicle imports).
Import Procedure: Entries are submitted via the TRIPS system at the Entry
Processing Unit (EPU); payment of all assessed duties and taxes is required at the GRA Cashier
before the vehicle is released from the wharf.
Original Bill of Lading (BoL) and Commercial/Purchase Invoice.
Original Registration, Title, and De-registration Certificates.
Standard Administration Document (S.A.D) and Form C72.
Mandatory Certificate of Insurance and Non-sale Certificate.
National Identification proof of the importer.
Important Tax Note: Private and regular commercial
vehicles may be subject to a standard 150% duty, 16% VAT, and excise taxes ranging
between 10% and 110% depending on the final customs classification.