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Import Regulations in Saint Kitts and Nevis for Japan Used Cars

Restriction in Number of Years:
No Age Limit
Shipping Ports:
Auckland, Wellington
Shipment Time:
RoRo (30-45 Days)
Shipping Schedule:
Twice (Monthly; date varies)
Shipping Line:
Waitara
Inspection:
No Inspection
Right-hand-drive used Japanese vehicles are permitted for import in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR IMPORT OF VEHICLES
  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial invoice
  • Document of Title (copy)
  • Import license
  • Bill of Sight
TAXATION
  • 45% Import duty, 17% VAT, and 12% Customer Service Charge (CSC) will be imposed on the used car from Japan.
  • Environmental Levy will be imposed on the used Japanese vehicle depending on its age.
  • $2000 E.C will be charged for vehicles that are less than 2 years in age.
  • $3500 E.C will be charged for vehicles that are between 2-4 years in age.
  • $5000 E.C will be charged for vehicles that are above 4 years in age.
GUIDELINES FOR RETURNING NATIONALS
  • The Returning Resident must have lived abroad for at least 10 years and is returning to Saint Kitts and Nevis permanently.
  • The concession is provided within a family for only one imported vehicle.
  • The importer of the used vehicle should have used it for at least a year before importing it to Saint Kitts and Nevis. The importer must also provide a copy of the document of title from the vehicle’s country of origin.
  • The importer should be older than 18 years of age and must hold a valid driving license in the country of origin of the vehicle.
  • After the vehicle has arrived in the country, clearance must be taken from the Customs within six months of its arrival.
  • Once the concession is granted to the importer, he/she is not allowed to transfer the ownership of the vehicle for at least 4 years.
  • A Returning Resident must not live abroad for a continuous 3 months or more after return to be eligible to be called as a Returning Resident.
  • The returning students must provide a document from college/university as proof to the Customs if they have lived abroad for less than 10 years. They may be granted concession upon the judgment of the Comptroller of Customs.
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