Account
- Bill of Lading (BOL)
- Bill of Sight
- Import License
- Commercial/ Purchase Invoice
- Copy of Title
Right Hand Drive Vehicles
Importation of vehicles with the steering wheel on the right side is allowed..
Importing Cars to Saint Kitts and Nevis
Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Saint Kitts and Nevis
Importing a used Japanese car to Saint Kitts and Nevis 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: No Years Restrictions. Typical shipping time: 30-45 Days.
Year Restriction
No Years Restrictions
Destination Port
Basseterre
Time of Shipment
30-45 Days
Vessel Schedule
Twice Monthly (Date Varies)
Shipping Line
Waitara
Inspection
No Inspection Required
Rules & Regulations
Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Duties & Taxes
Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Saint Kitts and Nevis
For Car used for the transportation of passengers
- Import Duty- 45%
- VAT- 17%
- Customs Service Charge-12%
Vehicle Environmental Levy (VEL) is based on the aged of vehicle.
- Less than 2 years – $1000 E.C.
- 2 years or more but less than four years after the date of manufacture -$3500 E.C.
- 4 years or more after the date of manufacture – $5000 E.C.
Documentation
Used Cars Import Documentation in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Returning Nationals
- Citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis should have lived abroad for a period of 10 years or more and has return to the nation permanently.
- Concession given only on one vehicle imported within a family.
- Importer should have owned the vehicle for at least a year before importation and should have a copy of the title from the country of origin.
- Age of applicant should be 18 years and should posses a valid driving license in the country of origin.
- Vehicle clearance within six months from Customs after arrival in the nation.
- Importer should not transfer the vehicle ownership within four years of the grant of concession.
- To be considered as a returning resident, returning national should during first three years of return, must not return abroad and reside there continuous period of more than 3 months.
- Returning students who have been living in abroad for less than ten should provide some college/university documentation as a proof to the Customs Officer. Concession is given at the discretion of the Comptroller of Customs.
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
Choose Your Vehicle
Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs
Documentation
We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents
Shipping & Logistics
Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port
Local Clearance
Customs clearance and registration in your country