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Importing Cars to Guyana

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Guyana

Importing a used Japanese car to Guyana 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: Japanese used vehicle imported in Guyana should not be more than 8 years old. Small trucks up to 3 tons must be less than four years old.. Typical shipping time: RoRo (24-34 Days).

Year Restriction

Max. 8 Years Old

Destination Port

Georgetown

Time of Shipment

RoRo (24-34 Days)

Vessel Schedule

Less Than Bi-Monthly (RoRo)

Shipping Line

Yuwa, Hoegh, MOL

Inspection

ATJ Inspection

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Guyana

Right Hand Drive Vehicles

Only right hand drive cars are imported in Guyana.

Age Restriction

Japanese used vehicle imported in Guyana should not be more than 8 years old. Small trucks up to 3 tons must be less than four years old.

Inspection

Effective from 1st February, 2025 vehicles sold and exported to Guyana must undergo ATJ Inspection before shipping in compliance with the new regulations issued by Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). Shipping will proceed only after the inspection is completed. The inspection will be conducted by Autoterminal Japan Ltd.

Regulations For Used Tyres of Motor Vehicles

The new regulation is implied on used tyres of motor vehicles including motor cars, vans, buses, pickups, Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and other related vehicles. The usage of only brand new tyres is allowed as a statement from GRA elaborated,

” If a vehicle bearing used tyres is presented, they can be allowed entry only if the tyres have at least 6mm depth”.

GRA is granting a phase-in period for a month realizing on 30th April 2017. During this period, if the vehicles are purchased and shipped before April 1st, 2017, tyres of used cars will be allowed entry along with the car. Once the phase-in period actualizes, the importers of used tyres not fulfilling the specified guidelines will be charged with a fine according to the following criteria:

GUY$10,000 *(For cars, vans and mini-bus)

GUY$15,000 * (For pickups and SUVs)

The fine is applied on a per tyre basis including the spare However, in case the replacement of tyres is not required, the costs amounting for the non-replacing tyres will be deducted.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Guyana

Taxes Are Calculated Generally On The Basis of Engine Size and Manufacturing Year.

Vehicles Four Years Old and Over (Gasoline)

Engine CC Excise VAT Duty
Not exceeding 1000cc
$800,000 (flat rate)
0%
0%
Exceeding 1000 cc up to 1500 cc
$800,000 (flat rate)
0%
0%
Exceeding 1500 cc up to 1800 cc
(CIF + US$6,000) * 30% + US$6,000
0%
0%
Exceeding 1800 cc up to 2000 cc
(CIF + US$6,500) * 30% + US$6,500
0%
0%
Exceeding 2000 cc up to 3000 cc
(CIF + US$13,500) * 70% + US$13,500
0%
0%
Exceeding 3000 cc
CIF + US$14,500) * 100% + US$14,500
0%
0%

Vehicles Four Years Old and Older (Diesel & Semi-Diesel)

Engine CC Excise VAT Duty
Not exceeding 1500cc
$800,000 (flat rate)
0%
0%
Exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 2000cc
(CIF + US$15,400) * 30% + US$15,400
0%
0%
Exceeding 2000cc but not exceeding 2500cc
(CIF + US$15,400) * 70% + US$15,400
0%
0%
Exceeding 2500cc but not exceeding 3000cc
(CIF + US$15,500) * 70% + US$15,500
0%
0%
Exceeding 3000cc
(CIF + US$17,200) * 100% + US$17,200
0%
0%

Vehicles Under Four Years Old (Gasoline)

Engine CC Excise VAT Duty
Not exceeding 1000cc
0%
14%
35%
Exceeding 1000cc but bot exceeding 1500cc
0%
14%
35%
Exceeding 1500 cc up to 1800 cc
10%
14%
45%
Exceeding 1800 cc up to 2000 cc
10%
14%
45%
Exceeding 2000 cc up to 3000 cc
110%
14%
45%
Exceeding 3000 cc
140%
14%
45%

Vehicles Under Four Years Old (Diesel and Semi Diesel)

Engine CC Excise VAT Duty
Not exceeding 1500cc
0%
14%
35%
Above 2500 CC
10%
14%
45%
Above 2500 CC
110%
14%
45%
Above 2500 CC
110%
14%
45%

 

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Guyana

  • Original BOL (Bill Of Lading) /MASHO
  • Identification Proof
  • Form C 72
  • Commercial/Purchase Invoice
  • Standard Administration Document (S.A.D)
  • Certificate of insurance
  • Non-sale certificate
  • Original registration and title
  • De-registration certificate

    Importing A Vehicle

    • All motor vehicle ‘entries’ are entered into the Total Revenue Integrated Processing System (TRIPS) at the Entry Processing Unit (EPU).
    • If importing a reconditioned motor vehicle, the canceled registration from the company or individual from whom the vehicle was purchased is required. It should be noted that new vehicles do not require a cancellation of registration.
    • The ‘entry’ is verified by the respective Assessing Officer at the EPU who checks to ascertain that the correct Customs Duty and other relevant taxes have been applied to the vehicle.
    • When the importer, consignee, broker or agent uplifts the ‘entry’ from the Lodgement Counter, he/she must proceed to the GRA Cashier and pay all relevant duties and taxes.
    • After the payment is made, the importer, consignee, broker or agent then returns to the wharf to uplift his/her import.
       

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Import Process Overview

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

1

Choose Your Vehicle

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2

Documentation

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3

Shipping & Logistics

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4

Local Clearance

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