St. Lucia

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in St. Lucia

  • Year Restrictions

    No Limit

  • Destination Port

    Port Vieux Fort, Port Castries

  • Time of Shipment

    6-8 Weeks

  • Vessel Schedule

    BI-Monthly

  • Shipping Line

    NA

  • Inspection

    No Inspection Required

Import Duties and Tax

For all types of vehicles, there is a consistent Import duty rate of 35%, along with a Service charge of 6% and a VAT rate of 12.5%. However, the Excise tax rate differs based on the following categories:

Category Excise TAX (East Caribbean $ )
Vehicles under 1500cc (up to 5 years)4000
Vehicles under 1500cc (over 5 years)6000
Vehicles between 1500cc-2000cc (up to 5 years)17% (Actual Price) + 4000
Vehicles between 1500cc-2000cc (over 5 years)17%(Actual Price) + 6000
Vehicles over 2000cc (up to 5 years)25% (Actual Price) + 4000
Vehicles over 2000cc (over 5 years)25% (Actual Price) + 6000
Vehicles between 1000cc-1800cc (up to 5 years)4000
Vehicles between 1000cc-1800cc (over 5 years)6000
Vehicles between 1800cc-2000cc (up to 5 years)25% (Actual Price) + 4000
Vehicles between 1800cc-2000cc (over 5 years)25% (Actual Price) + 6000
Vehicles between 2001cc-3000cc (up to 5 years)46% (Actual Price) + 4000
Vehicles between 2001cc-3000cc (over 5 years)46% (Actual Price) + 6000
Vehicles over 3000cc (up to 5 years)56% (Actual Price) + 4000
Vehicles over 3000cc (over 5 years)56% (Actual Price) + 6000

Used Car Import Rules and Regulations

One vehicle per individual or family will be eligible for duty-free import, provided that:

  • The vehicle’s cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value does not exceed US$15,000, and the returning national arrives with the vehicle, or
  • The vehicle arrives within 3 months before or after the returning national’s arrival, or
  • The returning national purchases the vehicle in Saint Lucia within 3 months of their return to the country.

Additionally, the returning national is prohibited from selling, exchanging, or otherwise disposing of the vehicle within 3 years from the date of importation.

Documents Required

  • Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • Commercial or Proforma Invoice
  • Title and Registration Certificate
  • Export Certificate
  • Any Additional Required Documents
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