Import Regulations in Turks and Caicos for Japan Used Cars

Restriction in Number of Years:

No Age Limit

Shipping Ports:

Providenciales, Grand Truck, Cock burn Harbour

Shipment Time:

RoRo (28-39 Days)

Shipping Schedule:

RoRo (Less than bi-monthly)

Shipping Line:

Weekly (Container)

Inspection:

No Inspection

Right-hand-drive used Japanese vehicles are permitted for import in Turks and Caicos.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR IMPORT OF VEHICLES

Bill of Lading
Commercial or purchase invoice
Title and Registration certificate
Driver’s license (Until a local driver license is obtained, it will be valid for 30 days)

TAXATION

Import duty imposed on Japan used car ranges between 25% to 45%.
7.5% of the FOB value will be implied as Customs Processing Fees on the import of the used cars from Japan.
Customs duty is imposed on the used cars from Japan as per the engine capacity:
For cars with up to 2000cc engine: 25% Customs duty
For cars with up to 4000cc engine: 35% Customs duty
For cars with over 2000cc engine: 45% Customs duty
Customs duty imposed on the motorcycles as per the engine capacity:
For motorcycles with up to 100cc engine: 25% Customs duty
For motorcycles with up to 250cc engine: 35% Customs duty
For motorcycles with over 250cc engine: 45% Customs duty
The duty imposed on the vehicle exported from Japan depends upon its assessed value and shipping cost.

Japanese used cars are popular and can be exported to the Turks and Caicos Islands through a Japanese used car exporter.