Senegal Import Regulations

General Information

• • Age Restriction: All imported vehicles must generally be no more than 8 years old (with stricter limits for specific vehicle types).
• • Drive Side: Right-hand drive vehicles are permitted for import. Left-hand drive vehicles are also allowed but must be re-exported after the completion of their tour.
• • Destination Port: Dakar is the primary shipping port for Senegal.
• • Shipping Logistics: Shipments via RORO take approximately 34–44 days with a monthly schedule.

Detailed Age Restrictions

• • Must be no more than 3 years old from the original registration date OR 4 years old from the year of manufacture.

Inspection Requirements

• • Pre-Delivery Inspection: All used vehicles must undergo a thorough pre-delivery inspection in Japan before being shipped.
• • Arrival Procedure: While there is no mandatory arrival inspection, ensuring compliance during the pre-shipping phase is critical to avoiding delays at Dakar customs.

Duties & Taxes

• • Bill of Lading with full shipment details.
• • Certificate of Origin.
• • Import Licenses and Approval Permit (must be obtained before departure).
• • Original Certificate of Title and Registration.
• • Original Commercial/Purchase Invoice.