Import Regulations in Grenada for Japan Used Cars

Restriction in Number of Years:
No Age Limit
Shipping Ports:
Saint George’s, Grenville
Shipment Time:
RoRo (24-39 Days)
Shipping Schedule:
RoRo (Monthly)
Shipping Line:
NA
Inspection:
No Inspection
Right-hand-drive used Japanese vehicles are permitted for import in Grenada.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR IMPORT OF VEHICLES
  • Bill of Lading
  • Freight charges
  • Title and Registration certificate
  • Tariff Number
  • Invoices/ C-22 form
  • Insurance certificate
  • Import license
  • Value Declaration Form
  • Customs value
TAXATION
  • For the used vehicles that are 1-4 years old, 2% Environmental Levy will be imposed.
  • For the used vehicles that are more than 5 years old, 30% Environmental Levy will be imposed.
  • 5% Environmental Levy on the used trucks whose weight is 1-10 tons.
  • 10% Environmental Levy on the used trucks whose weight is 10-20 tons.
  • 20% Environmental Levy on the used trucks whose weight is over 20 tons.
  • 5% Customer Service Charge (CSC) will be imposed on the import of Japan used vehicles.
  • 5%-40% Common External Tariff (CET) will be imposed on imported vehicles depending on insurance and freight charges.
  • 15% Value Added Tax(VAT).
RETURNING NATIONALS
Citizens of Grenada who have lived abroad for 7 years or more and are returning back permanently are considered as Returning Residents.
  • Returning Residents are allowed to import one vehicle from Japan without CET, VAT, and ET.
  • He/she must have lived in the same country continuously for at least 7 years immediately before returning to Grenada to be able to import the vehicle.
  • 6% Customer Service Charge and an Environmental Levy will be implemented on importing new or used Japanese vehicles.
  • The returning resident is allowed to sell the vehicle without the payment of duties after 3 years of import.
Returning Residents are required to present the following documents as proof of eligibility:
  • Valid passport
  • Proof of nationality such as birth certificate, passport, etc.
  • A one-way ticket to Grenada
  • Retirement letter from the place he/she worked last
  • Pension letter
TAXATION AND EXEMPTION IN DUTY FOR RETURNING NATIONALS
  • 5% Customer Service Charge and $2000 as Environmental Levy will be imposed regardless of the age of Japan used vehicle.
  • Returning residents can not trade, sell, dispose, or give the vehicle away for 3 years unless all the applicable duties and taxes are paid.
  • If the necessary duties and taxes are not paid, he/she can sell or trade the vehicle after 5 years.
  • If the returning resident has to leave Grenada for 6 months or less, then he/she must inform the Comptroller of Customs regarding the vehicle’s custody.
  • If the returning resident has to leave Grenada for 6 months or more, then he/she will have to pay for all the applicable duties and taxes.
  • The Comptroller of Customs may provide exemption under special circumstances.
NOTE- The Comptroller has the right to confiscate the vehicle in case of any violation of the terms of the agreement. After 2 months from the date of confiscation, the Comptroller can also put Japan used vehicles for auction.