Sierra Leone

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Sierra Leone

  • Year Restrictions

    No Age Limit

  • Destination Port

    Freetown

  • Time of Shipment

    34-45 Days (Container)

  • Vessel Schedule

    Weekly (Container)

  • Shipping Line

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  • Inspection

    No Inspection Required

Shipping Ports:

The major shipping ports in Sierra Leone Leone are Port of Freetown, Port of Pepel. RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off), is the most common method of vehicle shipment in the country. However, there is container method which is expensive yet safe and is arranged upon customers request.

Left-Hand Drive Vehicles:

Importation of only left-hand drive vehicles is allowed in the country.

Age Restriction:

Sierra Leone has no age limitation on used imported vehicles and offers no compulsory inspection.


Documents Required:

  • Original certificate of title and registration
  • Original Commercial or Purchase Invoice
  • Driving license and International Insurance Policy (Green Card)
  • Residence Permit
  • Original Bill of Lading: Registration number, Chassis and Engine number, Cubic capacity, year of manufacture, brand and model.
  • Exemption Form (diplomats)

Import duty on vehicles:

  • Vehicles up to 4 years old – 5%
  • Vehicles between 4-10 years old – 20%
  • Older than 10 years old – 30%
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