Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Swaziland

  • Year Restrictions

    Max. 15 Years Old

  • Destination Port

    Durban (South Africa)

  • Time of Shipment

    24-36 Days (RoRo)

  • Vessel Schedule

    Monthly (RoRo)

  • Shipping Line

    The Keihin Co., Ltd.

  • Inspection

    No Inspection Required

Shipping Ports:

Being a landlocked country Swaziland do not have it’s own port so it shares the port from other country like South Africa (Durban)

Age Restriction:

Used vehicles that are over 15 years are prohibited in the country.

Right-Hand Drive vehicles:

Right hand drive vehicles are only permitted to be imported.


Documents Required

  • Bill Of Lading
  • Registration Documents
  • Commercial Invoice
  • DA 304S Form
  • Interpol Clearance
  • Import Certificate

Duties and Taxes:

  • Duties- 0-40percent
  • VAT- 14percent

Concession to returning residents or new residents:

Returning residents or new residents may import under full rebate of customs duties and exemption of taxes, provided they follow the following conditions

  • Bill Of LadingOne motor vehicle per family may be imported
  • The vehicle so imported must have been the personal property of the importer and has been used for personal use only.
  • Vehicle must be owned the vehicle for at least a year before importing to Swaziland.
  • New residents must obtain permanent residence in Swaziland.
  • Returning residents must have originally emigrated from Swaziland; obtained residents' status abroad; and are returning to Swaziland permanently.
  • If the vehicle have been owned and used for at least a year before importation, then the amount of duty rebated will be reduced pro-rata, according to the number of days less than 12 months.
  • An application for an import permit must be obtained prior to shipment of the vehicle to Swaziland.
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