Tonga

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations

Age restriction: No age restrictions on imported vehicles.
Vehicle type: Only Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles are allowed.
Inspection: No pre-shipment or post-arrival inspection required.

Destination Port & Shipping

Destination port: Nukualofa, Tonga.
Time of shipment: RORO 21-25 days.
Vessel schedule: Weekly RORO shipments.
Shipping line: Pacific Forum Line.
Inspection: Not required for import; no inspection needed for registration or clearance.

Used Cars Import Duties & Taxes

Duty calculation based on age of vehicle and engine capacity

Age < 10 years:

Up to 1500 cc: $0.50 per cc.
1500-3000 cc: $0.75 per cc.
> 3000 cc: $1.00 per cc.

Age > 10 years:

Up to 1500 cc: $0.25 per cc.
1500-3000 cc: $0.38 per cc.
> 3000 cc: $0.50 per cc.

Duties are calculated per cubic centimeter (cc) of engine capacity.

Used Cars Import Documentation

Commercial invoice (showing purchase details).
Bill of lading (BL).
Export certificate from Japan.
Other documents as required by Tonga Customs.

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