Suriname

General Import Information

Right-Hand Drive: Importation of right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles is permitted in Suriname.
Destination Port: Paramaribo is the primary port for automotive imports.
Shipping Logistics: Shipments via RORO take approximately 39–44 days with a bi-monthly schedule via Yuwa Shipping Co., Ltd.
Inspection: No specific pre-shipment or roadworthiness inspection is required for used vehicles imported into Suriname.

Age Restrictions by Vehicle Type

1. Used Cars

Maximum age of 8 years from the year of manufacture.

2. Used Buses

Maximum age of 15 years from the year of manufacture.

3. Used Trucks

There are currently no age restrictions for used trucks.

Duties & Taxes

CIF Value < $25,000: A tax rate of 25% is applicable.
CIF Value > $25,000: A higher tax rate of 40% applies.
Annual Tax: Based strictly on the vehicle's total weight.
Logistics: Port-to-residence delivery cost is approximately $125 USD.

Required Documentation

Original Bill of Lading (B/L) listing model, VIN, weight, and engine details.
Original Commercial / Purchase Invoice.
Original Certificate of Title and Registration.
Circulation Permit and Insurance Certificate.
Copy of Passport or ID-card.
Driver’s License and International Insurance Policy (Green Card).

Sales Team

Adnan Chattha

+81-90-8502-5660

General Manager

Abbasi Muhammad Saad

+81-70-1412-2107

UK, Chile & Dominica

Faisal Muhammad

+81-80-3701-6492

Cyprus, Chile & Dominica

Elvio Yoshiyuki Asai Wagata

+595-985-802236

Paraguay

Khokhar Muhammad Hannan

+81-80-3696-3667

Mozambique, Namibia & Tanzania

Khan Waleed Salah Ud Din

+81-80-3696-4059

Zambia, Zimbabwe & Pakistan

Mohsin Javed

+81-80-3696-3813

Australia, New Zealand

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