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Import Regulations in British Virgin Islands for Japan Used Cars

Restriction in Number of Years:
No Age Limit
Shipping Ports:
Purcell
Shipment Time:
RoRo (7-9 Weeks)
Shipping Schedule:
Weekly RoRo
Shipping Line:
NA
Inspection:
No Inspection
Left-hand-drive used Japanese vehicles are permitted for import in the British Virgin Islands.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR IMPORT OF VEHICLES
  • Vehicle Identification Number
  • Type approval or certificate of conformity
  • Bill of Lading and bill of sale
  • Pro Forma Invoice
  • Title and Registration certificate
  • EPA Form (if required)
  • Other documents may be needed
PROCEDURE FOR IMPORTING USED VEHICLES FROM JAPAN
  • The vehicle registration form to be filled by the importer.
  • Now submit the vehicle registration form to the Licensing Officer who will verify the weight of the used Japanese vehicle.
  • The registration form along with the ownership proof of the used vehicle from Japan to be submitted to the cashier for the registration of the license plates.
  • The cashier then collects $10 as a registration fee and provides a receipt to the customer. If a license plate is required then a fee of $25 is charged.
  • A copy of the registration form is provided to the importer.
  • As per the curb weight of the vehicle, a fee is charged which can be inquired from the accounts officer
  • Next, the licensing of Japan used vehicles is done.
  • Now a copy of the registration form and receipt is required for the export of vehicles from Japan.
TAXATION
For importing used Japanese cars in the British Virgin Islands, a 20% tax is implied.
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