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Importing Cars to Antigua & Barbuda

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Antigua & Barbuda

Importing a used Japanese car to Antigua & Barbuda with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: There is no limit for the year on the Importation of used and reconditioned vehicles in Antigua and Barbuda is prohibited.. Typical shipping time: RoRo (24-34 Days).

Year Restriction

No Age Limit

Destination Port

ST John's

Time of Shipment

RoRo (24-34 Days)

Vessel Schedule

RoRo (Monthly)

Shipping Line

-

Inspection

No Inspection Required

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Antigua & Barbuda

Right Hand Drive Vehicles

The country permits the importation of right-hand drive vehicles.

Age Restriction

There is no limit for the year on the Importation of used and reconditioned vehicles in Antigua and Barbuda is prohibited.

 
 

Procedure to clear a vehicle from customs

  • The Importer/Broker will prepare the warrant, i.e. Customs Declaration Form, using the invoice and Bill of Lading.
  • Once the warrant has been submitted to the transit shed, a valuation officer will examine the vehicle to verify the cost of the vehicle, and the quantity and type of refrigerant.
  • When the valuation has been completed, the refrigerant form will be taken by the importer/broker to the National Ozone Office for approval and documentation.
  • The next step is collecting the Environmental Levy form from the Environmental Protection Unit. Waiver of Environmental Levy is determined based on the age of the vehicle.
  • The warrants along with the supporting documents listed above, can now be submitted to Customs for processing and collection of applicable duties and taxes.
  • Once payment has been made, the Importer/Broker will take the warrant to be stamped by the Port Authority, which is located at Deep Water Harbour. The warrant is then taken by the Importer/Broker to the Deep Water Harbour Transit Shed, where the Customs Officer will verify the payment was made, the documents are then stamped and release to port authority, which is responsible for releasing the vehicle from the port.

Returning Nationals

Nationals returning to Antigua and Barbuda who living abroad for ten years or more will be regarded as ‘returning nationals’, and eligible for duty free importation of one vehicle, provided that the vehicle owned for at least two years.

Consideration will be given to the special circumstances of the returning individuals and their probable contribution towards the nation building. Returning nationals are also exempted from Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) charges on a vehicle which has been owned by them for at least a year prior to its importation and is used for personal purposes.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Antigua & Barbuda

The duties and taxes paid are determined by the applicable Tariff Code and the Customs Procedure Code (CPC).

  • VAT-15% of the total value of the vehicle.
  • Customs Duty- utmost 60% depending on the CIF of the vehicle.
  • Environmental Levy imposed- $6000.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Antigua & Barbuda

  • Import license from Ministry of Trade
  • Refrigerant form from the National Ozone Office within the Ministry of Trade
  • Commercial or Purchase Invoice
  • Bill Of Lading (BOL)
  • Environmental Levy Form
  • Certificate of Title and Registration
  • Insurance Policy & log book showing length of ownership

    Registration of Vehicles

    After the payment of relevant duties and taxes, the vehicle must be registered before it can be licensed for road tax purposes. According to the existing Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Legislation, a private motor vehicle can be registered in Cyprus provided its age prior to its importation is less than five years old, this counted from the date of its first registration.

    To register a vehicle in Cyprus, it must first pass the DoRT test.n the Republic of Cyprus, all vehicles over four years old are subject to a Department of Road Transport (DoRT) test (similar to a UK MOT) for mechanical safety as well as emissions levels. This test must be passed every two years. The test checks emissions, brakes, suspension, steering, lights and tyres among other things.

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Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

1

Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

2

Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

4

Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country