Mauritius

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Mauritius

  • Year Restrictions

    Max. 4 Years Old

  • Destination Port

    Port Louis

  • Time of Shipment

    RoRo (19-24 Days)

  • Vessel Schedule

    RoRo (Monthly)

  • Shipping Line

    PAS (Mauritius) Ltd.

  • Inspection

    JEVIC and JAAI

Shipping Ports:

Japan used vehicles in Mauritius are shipped through Port Louis.

Age Restriction:

The age of used cars should be not more than 60 months from the date of first registration at the time of the shipment.

Right Hand Drive Vehicles:

Right hand drive vehicles are only permitted to be imported in Mauritius.


Documents Required:

The documents listed below should be submitted to the Customs & Excise Department before clearing the vehicle.

  • Original Invoice indicating the FOB and/or CIF value of car
  • Bill of lading / Airway bill
  • Bill of entry
  • Insurance certificate (if applicable)
  • Certificate of inspection (if applicable)
  • Certificate of origin (if applicable)
  • Cancellation of Registration Certificate.
  • Import Permit

Duties and Taxes:

  • General rate of duty which applies to vehicles imported from all foreign countries.
  • Preferential rate which applies to vehicles imported from countries having trade agreements with Mauritius. The rate of duty imposed will depend on the particularities of the agreement (the rate of duty may be of reduced rates or even nil).

Conditions under which the vehicles should be imported:

  • Be in good running condition and not damaged.
  • Have the original chassis.
  • Not be fitted with any bull bar.

Excise duties liable on vehicles based on their cylinder capacity are as mentioned below:

Van’s
Engine CC Tax/Duties
Less than 55015%
Above 550 but less than 160055%
Above 1600100%
Trucks
Engine CC Tax/Duties
Up to 160055%
Above 1600100%
Motorcycle
Engine CC Tax/Duties
For All Size 40%
Motor Cars
Engine CC Tax/Duties
For 250 45%
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