Papua New Guinea

• Destination Ports: Lae, Rabaul, Port Moresby
• Shipping Mode: RORO vessels
• Transit Time: 34–44 days
• Shipping Line Example: Deugro (PNG) Ltd.
• Inspection: JEVIC (Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center) certification is recommended or required.

• Cars ≤ 3.5 tons: Must be 5 years or newer.
• Vehicles > 3.5 tons: Must be 15 years or newer.
• Older Japanese vehicles can still be imported, but duty may increase depending on age and value.

Duty Calculation: Duties = CIF × Import Duty × GST

• Engine > 2,701 cc: 110% customs duty of CIF value.

• Seating > 10: 10% duty.
• Seating < 10: 40% duty.

Vehicle owners may qualify for duty-free import if:

• The owner has resided in PNG for more than 1 year prior to import.
• The vehicle has been personally owned and used for 12 months or more overseas.
• The vehicle is roadworthy per PNG safety standards.
• Proof of ownership (registration, invoice, insurance, passport) is provided.