Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Saint Kitts and Nevis

• Year Restrictions

  No Years Restrictions

• Destination Port

  Auckland and Wellington

• Time of Shipment

  30-45 Days

• Vessel Schedule

  Twice Monthly (Date Varies)

• Shipping Line

  Waitara

• Inspection

  No Inspection Required

Import Duty and Taxes:

• Import Duty- 45%
• VAT- 17%
• Customs Service Charge-12%

Vehicle Environmental Levy (VEL) is based on the aged of vehicle.

• Less than 2 years – $1000 E.C.
• 2 years or more but less than four years after the date of manufacture -$3500 E.C.
• 4 years or more after the date of manufacture – $5000 E.C.

Documents Required for port clearance:

• Bill of Lading (BOL)
• Bill of Sight
• Import License
• Commercial/ Purchase Invoice
• Copy of Title

Returning Nationals:

• Citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis should have lived abroad for a period of 10 years or more and has return to the nation permanently.
• Concession given only on one vehicle imported within a family.
• Importer should have owned the vehicle for at least a year before importation and should have a copy of the title from the country of origin.
• Age of applicant should be 18 years and should posses a valid driving license in the country of origin.
• Vehicle clearance within six months from Customs after arrival in the nation.
• Importer should not transfer the vehicle ownership within four years of the grant of concession.
• To be considered as a returning resident, returning national should during first three years of return, must not return abroad and reside there continuous period of more than 3 months.
• Returning students who have been living in abroad for less than ten should provide some college/university documentation as a proof to the Customs Officer. Concession is given at the discretion of the Comptroller of Customs.