Regulation to import used cars by country

If you are new at used car business here you are some advice and links.

J. Trading Corporation will assist you to get your used car in Japan, USA or Korea and delivery at your country. However you will need to make all the customs and pay tax at your side.

Africa

South Africa: *Basically importing used vehicles is not allowed except transiting to the other countries. ITAC (International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa) http://www.itac.org.za/import_guidelines.htm; Embassy of the Republic of South Africa http://www.rsatk.com/en_index.html

Kenya: http://www.jevic.co.jp/jevic_english/index.html; Kenya Revenue Authority http://www.revenue.go.ke/; Kenya Embassy http://www.kenyarep-jp.com/en_index.html
Uganda: Uganda revenue authority http://www.ugrevenue.com/
Tanzania: *5 yrs back (12 yrs back allowed if can bear more taxes, for heavy vehicles 17 yrs allow if can bear more taxes) *Japan Automobile Appraisal Institute (JAAI) certificate needed. *Import Declaration Form (IDF) is applicable on all imports to Tanzania irrespective of value. *All vehicles of engine capacity up to 2000cc:Import duty 25% VAT 20% Cumulatively this is 50% of dutiable value. *All vehicles of engine capacity above 2000cc:Import duty 25% Excise duty 10% VAT 20% Cumulatively this is 65% of dutiable value. *Buses, lorries, pick ups, passenger vans (Commercial units):Import duty 15% VAT 20% Cumulatively this is 32% of dutiable value. *Import Declaration Fees (IDF) is 1.2% of FOB value + US$ 10 per unit. *Please note that it is a must to be registered with Tanzania Revenue Authority and have your Tax Identification Number (TIN) before clearing the car into Tanzania. *Various charges levied at Dar-es-Salaam Port: ・Warfare: This is charged at 1.6% of CIF value+20%VAT ・Handling: This is charged on the volume (cubic meters) x US$5 + VAT ・Removal fees: This is charged on the volume x US$1+ VAT; Zambia; http://tracking.alliedintl.com/customs_reports/Zimbabwe.asp
Mauritius: More details http://mauritius.usembassy.gov/chapter_6.html
Zimbabwe: For more details http://tracking.alliedintl.com/customs_reports/Zimbabwe.asp
Malawi: *Malawi Revenue Authority *Malawi Cargo Center *Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Western Europe

Cyprus: Ministry of Foreign Affaires; http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2006.nsf/index_en/index_en?OpenDocument; *Used private vehicle (saloon): Under 5 years *Used light goods vehicle up to 3 tons gross weight: Under 4 years

UK: Department for Transport HM Revenue & Customs http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ British Embassy http://www.uknow.or.jp/be_e/

Ireland: http://www.transport.ie/roads/vehiclestandards/; Irish Tax and Customs http://www.revenue.ie/; Embassy of Ireland http://www.irishembassy.jp/; Eastern Europe

Russia: Federal Customs Service http://www.customs.ru/en/; Department of Transportation http://www.gai.ru/ (Russian only); Russian Automobile Dealers http://www.asroad.org/ (Russian only); Embassy of Russian Federation http://www.russia-emb.jp/

Australia: Importation of Vehicles Manufactured Before 1 January 1989 *Vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1989 may be imported without restriction. *Vehicles manufactured during or after 1989 will need to qualify under the Registered Automotive Workshop Schema (RAWS). Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/index.aspx; RAWS Registered Automotive Workshop Schema http://raws.dotars.gov.au/; HM Revenue & Customs http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/; Customs Australian Customs Service http://www.customs.gov.au/; Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon/