Import Regulations in Trinidad and Tobago for Japan Used Cars

Restriction in Number of Years:

Max. 4 years old

Shipping Ports:

Port of Spain

Shipment Time:

RoRo (24-34 Days)

Shipping Schedule:

RoRo (Monthly)

Shipping Line:

CNC JAPAN(ECL)

Inspection:

No Inspection

If the used car exported from Japan is intended to be used as a taxi, then the maximum age of the car should be less than 3 years from the manufacture date.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR IMPORT OF VEHICLES

Bill of Lading
Passport (original)
Customs Declaration Form or C-82 Form (4 copies)
CARICOM area invoice (to be provided by the supplier)
Supplier’s invoice
Import license
Deregistration certificate (date of manufacture, chassis number, and engine number should be clearly mentioned)

TAXATION

Duties and taxes imposed on the import of Japanese used cars in Trinidad and Tobago depend on the engine capacity of the vehicle.

For vehicles with up to 1599cc engine: 25% Import Duty, 15% VAT
For vehicles with 1600cc-2000cc engine: 35% Import Duty, 15% VAT
For vehicles with 2001cc-3000cc engine: 40% Import Duty, 15% VAT
For vehicles with 3000cc and above engine: 45% Import Duty, 15% VAT

Japanese used cars are popular in Trinidad and Tobago and can be easily imported in the country through a Japanese used car dealer.