Haiti Import Regulations

General Information & Import Rules

• • Who Can Import: Private individuals and registered businesses in Haiti.
• • Drive Orientation: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles are permitted for importation.
• • Age Restriction: Vehicles older than 3 years are strictly prohibited from being imported into Haiti.
• • Inspection: No mandatory inspection is required for used vehicles imported into the country.

Shipping & Logistics

• • Destination Port: Port-au-Prince (Haiti’s primary port for vehicle imports).
• • Shipment Details: Approximately 17–26 days via container shipping.
• • Vessel Schedule: Weekly frequency.

Duties & Taxes

• • Import Duty: 20% for vehicles worth $2,000 and above; 10% tourist tax for vehicles worth less than $2,000.
• • Verification Fee: Standard 5% of the total CIF value.
• • VAT: 10% calculated on the CIF value.
• • Excise Tax: 10% applicable on vehicles with an engine capacity of 2200cc or more.
• • Note: Fuel taxes on CIF range significantly (e.g., Gasoline 90%, Diesel 40%).

Valuation & Storage

• • Customs Valuation: Calculated based on CIF or FOB; Blue Book value may be used if the purchase invoice is not accepted.
• • Storage Fees: Daily storage fees apply to vehicles kept in temporary storage while paperwork is being processed.

Required Documentation

• • Original Title of Vehicle and Bill of Sale.
• • Ocean Bill of Lading (BoL).
• • Detailed Cargo Manifest.
• • Valid Passport and Driver’s License (for the vehicle owner).
• • Manifest identifying the specific Point of Origin and Destination.