Import Regulations in DR Congo for Japan Used Cars

Restriction in Number of Years:
No Age Limit
Shipping Ports:
Kinshasa, Port of Banana, Port of Boma, Port of Matad
Shipment Time:
RoRo (24-34 Days)
Shipping Schedule:
Monthly RoRo
Shipping Line:
NA
Inspection:
DGDA, OCC, Ministry of Commerce
Left-hand drive used Japanese vehicles are permitted for import in DR Congo. Used vehicles from Japan can also be imported through the container method. Used motor vehicles from Japan that are above 6 months old from the date of registration are exempted from pre-shipment inspection.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE IMPORT OF VEHICLES
  • Vehicle registration document (original or certified copy)
  • Bill of Lading (BOL)
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Legal conveyance certificate
  • Vehicle inspection certificate or document of the country of origin (legal copy)
TAXATION
  • 8% to 46.1% of Customs duty.
  • 8% to 13% of VAT.