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Importing Cars to Taiwan

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Taiwan

Importing a used Japanese car to Taiwan 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: Importation of automobiles under a year old and over 10 years old are prohibited in the country. Only one vehicle is allowed per customer, which must operate with lead-free gasoline and new or used motor vehicles manufactured in WTO member countries are allowed to be imported to Taiwan. Typical shipping time: 5-9 Days.

Year Restriction

Max. 10 Years Old

Destination Port

Keelung

Time of Shipment

5-9 Days

Vessel Schedule

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Shipping Line

ZIM Integrated Shipping Ltd

Inspection

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Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Taiwan

Left Hand Drive Vehicles

Left Hand Drive Vehicles are allowed to be import in the country.

Age Restriction

Importation of automobiles under a year old and over 10 years old are prohibited in the country. Only one vehicle is allowed per customer, which must operate with lead-free gasoline and new or used motor vehicles manufactured in WTO member countries are allowed to be imported to Taiwan

Inspection

Once an imported vehicle has cleared customs it must meet further requirements before Certificates of Title are given Environmental protection inspection Energy efficiency standard test Vehicle inspection in Taiwan is overseen by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC). Local Motor Vehicles Offices provide details of the recognised test centres within the region

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Taiwan

  • Import duty, which is levied at 17.5 percent of the customs value of the vehicle, which is itself a function of its make, model and age
  • VAT charged at 5 percent of the car’s value plus import duty and commodity tax
  • Commodity tax. This depends on the size of the engine but is around 25-30 percent of the car’s value
  • Business tax, which is calculated as 5 percent of the sum of the Customs value, Import Duty and Commodity Tax

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Taiwan

  • An original certificate of registration
  • An invoice or receipt that provides proof or purchase for the vehicle and states the amount paid for it
  • Passport
  • Insurance
  • A customs declaration
  • A work permit, valid for at least one year
 

Getting a Taiwanese Licence Plate

  • Applications for a Taiwanese Licence plate should be made at a local Motor Vehicle Office. The vehicle for which plates are being applied for will be inspected. The following documents will be required:
  • Proof of identity (Alien Resident Card, driving licence)
  • Two copies of the new licence plate registration certificate for automobiles or motorcycles that have passed the inspection
  • Customs clearance certificates for customs duties and tax
  • The vehicle manufacturer’s certificate
  • The vehicle’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

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

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Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country