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Importing Cars to Bahamas

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Bahamas

Importing a used Japanese car to Bahamas 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: Age restriction on used vehicles imported in Bahamas is ten years. Special permission is required for importation of trailers and caravans. Upon arrival the vehicle must be taken directly to the Road Traffic Department for inspection and licensing.. Typical shipping time: RoRo (24-39 Days).

Year Restriction

Max. 10 Years Old

Destination Port

Freeport, Grand Bahama, Nassau

Time of Shipment

RoRo (24-39 Days)

Vessel Schedule

RoRo (Monthly)

Shipping Line

CNC JAPAN (ECL)

Inspection

No Inspection Required

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Bahamas

Left Hand Drive Vehicles

Importation of left hand drive vehicles is preferred in Bahamas.

Age Restriction

Age restriction on used vehicles imported in Bahamas is ten years. Special permission is required for importation of trailers and caravans. Upon arrival the vehicle must be taken directly to the Road Traffic Department for inspection and licensing.

Inspection

No inspection required. Marine Insurance-Not mandatory

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Bahamas

Import Taxes Rates

  • Custom duties depend on the CIF value:
  • Car Value of $10,000 – 20,000: 50% Duty
  • Car Value of over $20,000: 65% Duty
  • VAT: As of January 1st 2015, Bahamians must pay an additional 7.5percent tax on imported vehicles, unless imported on a temporary basis.
  • Environmental levy is USD 200.
  • Procedure fee is 1percent of FOB price.
  • Other charges may include: storage fees, freight and insurance and landed charges.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Bahamas

  • Copy of Certificate of Title and Registration
  • Original Commercial/ Purchase Invoice
  • Import permit
  • Bill of Lading
  • Certificate of Inspection
  • Taxpayer Identification Number
  • C-14 form for Nassau if your vehicle will arrive at Nassau Port
  • C-13 form for Freeport if your vehicle will arrive at Free Port
  • C-43 form for Declaration of the Value of the imported vehicle
  • Payment of an additional 7.5 percent tax imposed on the imported vehicle
  • Copy of ID/Passport/Driving License
 
 

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Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and ensure compliance with your country's regulations

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