No Age Limit
Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania)
RoRo (24-34 Days)
RoRo (Monthly)
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No Inspection Required
Used cars shipped from Japan to Malawi are shipped to the following ports: Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Durban (South Africa) and Maputo (Mozambique).
No age limitation is imposed on the used vehicles imported to Malawi.
Only Right-hand drive vehicles are permitted in Malawi. Exception provided on special vehicle cases like Ambulance, Fire engine.
Used vehicles imported do not require any specific road worthiness inspection.
RoRo is a general method for vehicle shipment. On request of customers, more expensive shipping method of containers is arranged.
| Engine Capacity | Import Duty | Excise Duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 2000cc – seating capacity less than 10 people | 25% | 15% | 16.5% |
| 2000 – 2500cc – seating capacity less than 10 people | 25% | 16.5% | 30% |
| 2500 – 3000cc – seating capacity less than 10 people | 25% | 40% | 16.5% |
| Over 3000c – seating capacity less than 10 people | 25% | 50% | 16.5% |
| Minibus holding more than 10 people | 25% | Nil | 16.5% |
| Trucks under 3 Ton | 10.00% | 5.00% | 16.5% |
| Trucks over 3 Ton | 1.10% | 2.50% | Nil |
| Truck over 10 Ton | Nil | 1.50% | Nil |