Thursday, January 6, 2011

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.

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Africa
South AfricaSouth 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
KenyaKenya
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
UgandaUganda
Uganda revenue authority http://www.ugrevenue.com/
TanzaniaTanzania
*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
 
 ZambiaZambia
http://tracking.alliedintl.com/customs_reports/Zimbabwe.asp
MauritiusMauritius
More details http://mauritius.usembassy.gov/chapter_6.html
 
ZimbabweZimbabwe
For more details http://tracking.alliedintl.com/customs_reports/Zimbabwe.asp
 
MalawiMalawi
*Malawi Revenue Authority *Malawi Cargo Center *Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Western Europe
CyprusCyprus
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

UKUK
Department for Transport HM Revenue & Customs http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ British Embassy http://www.uknow.or.jp/be_e/
IrelandIreland
http://www.transport.ie/roads/vehiclestandards/
Irish Tax and Customs http://www.revenue.ie/
Embassy of Ireland http://www.irishembassy.jp/
 
Eastern Europe
RussiaRussia
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/ 
 
North America
USAUSA
Customs and Border Protection http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/home.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/
Vehicle Importation Regulations http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/
Embassy of the United States http://www.thaiembassy.jp/rte2/
CanadaCanada
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/importation/impxus_e.htm
Canada Border Service Agency http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/menu-eng.html
Embassy of Canadian http://www.canadanet.or.jp/english.shtml
Oceania
New ZealandNew Zealand
Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Association (IMVDA) http://www.imvda.co.nz/
Land Transport http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/importing/
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/publications/infosheets/infosheet-2-10-japan.html#mbetc
New Zealand Customs Service  http://www.customs.govt.nz/travellers/Motor+Vehicles/default.htm
Bio security New Zealand http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/imports/non-organic/standards/bmg-stdvehil.htm
Ministry of Transport http://www.transport.govt.nz/
New Zealand Embassy http://www.nzembassy.com/
AustraliaAustralia
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/
Southern Asia
BangladeshBangladesh
Ministry of Commerce http://www.mincom.gov.bd/
Embassy of Bangladesh http://www.bdembjp.com/
http://www.bgyellowpages.com/external.php?page=importpl
SingaporeSingapore
Singapore Customs http://www.customs.gov.sg/
One. Motoring http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/
Singapore Embassy http://www.mfa.gov.sg/tokyo/

MalaysiaMalaysia
http://www.japanautopages.com/useful_resources/malaysia_guideline.php
PhilippinesPhilippines
Tarriff Commission http://www.tariffcommission.gov.ph/
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas http://www.bsp.gov.ph/
Philippine Embassy http://tokyo.philembassy.net/
ThailandThailand
*Basically importing used vehicles is not allowed except transiting to the other countries.
The Customs Department http://www.customs.go.th/Customs-Eng/indexEng.jsp
The Excise Department http://www.excise.go.th/eng-index.html
Department of Foreign Trade (only Thai) http://www.dft.moc.go.th/index.asp?solution=800
Royal Thai Embassy http://www.thaiembassy.jp/rte2/
PakistanPakistn
http://www.cbr.gov.pk/tpef/customs/vehiclesimport/ImportofVehicles.pdf
Sri LankaSri Lanka
Sri Lanka Service http://www.customs.gov.lk/mv.htm
Embassy of Sri Lanka http://lankaembassy.jp/
IndonesiaIndonesia
Ministry of Trade http://www.depdag.go.id/index.php?land=EN
Indonesian Embassy http://indonesianembassy.jp/index.php?land=en
Eastern Asia
Republic of KoreaRepublic of Korea
Korea Customs http://www.customs.go.kr/
KOTSA http://www.kotsa.or.kr/
Korean Embassy http://www.mofat.go.kr/ek/ek_a001/ek_jpjp/ek_02.jsp
Hong KongHong Kong
Customs and Excise Department http://www.customs.gov.hk/
 
 
 

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