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Importing Cars to East-Timor

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to East-Timor

Importing a used Japanese car to East-Timor 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: It is prohibited to import light passenger and mixed vehicles more than 5 years from the date of their original manufacture to the date of import, with the following exceptions. Typical shipping time: 20-28 Days (RoRo).

Year Restriction

Less Than 5 Years

Destination Port

Dili

Time of Shipment

20-28 Days (RoRo)

Vessel Schedule

RoRo (Monthly)

Shipping Line

-

Inspection

No Inspection Required

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in East-Timor

Right Hand Drive Vehicles

Right Hand Drive Vehicles allowed to be import in the Country.

Age Restriction

It is prohibited to import light passenger and mixed vehicles more than 5 years from the date of their original manufacture to the date of import, with the following exceptions

Inspection

Inspection not needed for importing a vehicle in Timor-Leste.

Import Vehicle

  • Vehicles imported by returning residents who have lived outside of Timor-Leste for a continuous period of more than 12 months, as long as the vehicle was purchased, registered and owned abroad by the person importing it for at least 12 months before being imported into Timor-Leste.
  • Heavy Passenger Vehicles with seating capacity of over 20 seats.
  • Heavy cargo vehicles, including vans and lorries with cargo capacity over four tons, agricultural vehicles, construction vehicles and material-handling vehicles.
  • Motor Vehicles imported under International Agreements.
  • Vehicles imported for personal use and identified as collectibles.
  • Motor vehicles determined by the Directorate-General of Revenue and Customs as having public utility and donated to registered charities, in order to provide assistance to the community.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in East-Timor

Duty payable when importing a motor vehicle.

The duty payable on the importation of a motor vehicle is

  • Import Duty 2.5 % of the CIF value of the vehicle
  • Sales Tax 2.5% (CIF value + Import Duty + Excise Duty) *If the vehicles cost more than $70,000
  • Excise Duty 35 % of the (CIF value + Import Duty)

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in East-Timor

  • Certificate of Title and Registration
  • Original Bill of Lading
  • Commercial/Purchase Invoice
  • Letter of Request (Diplomats/aid workers)
  • Permit from National Director of Ground Transportation

Import Consultation Request

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