Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Madagascar
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Destination Port
Tamatave (Toamasina)
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Time of Shipment
RoRo ( 34-44 Days)
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Vessel Schedule
RoRo (Monthly)
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Shipping Ports:
The port for importation of vehicles in Madagascar is Port of Tamatave (Toamasina)
Left-Hand Drive Vehicles:
Importation of left-hand drive vehicles is permitted in the country.
Documents Required:
- Original certificate of title and registration
- Original commercial/purchase invoice
- Driver's license
- Bill of Lading (BOL)
- International insurance policy (green card)
Taxation in Madagascar:
French cooperants must pay duties as follows:
- Approximately 59percent of the CIF value of the shipment is required if the registration papers have been in the name of the shipper for more than 1 year.
- Approximately 118percent of the CIF value of the shipment if the registration papers have been in the name of the shipper for less than 1 year.
Private individuals or companies must be duties as follows:
- No duties are required if the registration papers have been in the name of the shipper for more than 1 year (private individuals or companies).
- Approximately 118percent of the CIF value of the shipment is required if the registration papers have been in the name of the shipper for less than 1 year.
Other important points:
- It is important for the shipper to be present in Madagascar before the arrival of the vehicle.
- Exemption from duties is given to diplomats on cars or motorbikes. If the car is sold in Madagascar, then a tax is paid upon departure (approx. 75peccent of CIF value).
- When household goods and a motor vehicle are in the same container, demurrage charges are to be expected as the Customs procedure generally takes longer to complete.