Samoa

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Samoa

  • Year Restrictions

    Max. 8 Years Old

  • Destination Port

    Apia

  • Time of Shipment

    20-26 Days (RoRo)

  • Vessel Schedule

    Weekly (RoRo)

  • Shipping Line

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  • Inspection

    No Inspection Required

Shipping Ports:

Port of Apia is the principal port of the country.

Age Restriction:

No more than 8 years from the year of manufacture. Cars manufactured in year 2010 and onwards are allowed for import.

Right Hand Drive Vehicles:

Import of right-hand drive vehicles is permitted.

Inspection

All used vehicles and machinery are required to be inspected on arrival, and undergo a water blasting treatment. Importers are advised to arrange for their vehicles and machinery to be thoroughly cleaned of all contamination prior to shipping.

Documents Required:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Export Certificate
  • Other documents as per customs requirements.

Duties and Taxes:

  • Customs Duty (For All Imported Goods): 5% to 20%
  • VAGST (Value Added Goods and Services Tax): 15%
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