Import Rules, Regulations, Policies & Procedures to import Japan Used Cars in Jamaica
Check all the key points related to import rules, regulations, policies, documentations, duties and taxes, inspections, restrictions, shipping ports, etc. which you should keep in mind while importing Used Cars from Japan to Jamaica
Year Restriction
Max. 6 Years Old
Destination Port
Time of Shipment
Vessel Schedule
Shipping Line
Inspection
Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Jamaica
Age Restriction
Right-Hand Drive Vehicles
Import of right-hand drive vehicle is allowed in Jamaica.
Inspection
The Government’s pre-shipment inspection regime for imported used motor vehicles, which will provide greater protection for consumers, comes into effect on February 1, 2018.
To drive the vehicle on the road
Jamaica Import Regulations: For registering the vehicle, Certificate of Fitness with the Import Entry documentation required. The documents should taken to the Revenue Service Center/ Tax Collectorate to register the vehicle and other purpose.
Used Cars Import Approved Age Limits, Duties And Taxes In Jamaica
Approved Age Limit For Cars
Sedans: Seating Capacity not exceeding 5 persons
Station Wagons: Seating Capacity not exceeding 8 persons
Sedans: Seating Capacity not exceeding 8 persons
Approved Age Limit For Light Commercial Vehicles
Buses: Seating Capacity not exceeding 8 persons
Pick Up Truck's : Unladen Weight not exceeding 1,500 Kg
Pick Up Trucks, Other Small Trucks: Unladen Weight 1,501 Kg - 3,000 Kg.
Panel Vans
Window Vans
Buses: Seating Capacity 9 - 14 Persons
Approved Age Limit For Commercial Vehicles Buses
Buses: Seating Capacity 15 - 20 persons
Buses: Seating Capacity 21 - 30 persons
Buses: Seating Capacity 31 - 45 persons
Seating Capacity exceeding 46 person
Approved Age Limit For Commercial Vehicles Trucks
Trucks : Unladen Weight 3,001 Kg - 6,000 Kg
Trucks : Unladen Weight 6,001 Kg - 8,000 Kg
Trucks : Unladen Weight exceeding 8,000 Kg
Duty And Taxes on Gasoline Vans,Trucks, Hearses
PANEL VANS / WINDOW VANS, NOT EXCEEDING 2032 KG.
PANEL VANS / WINDOW VANS, EXCEEDING 2032 KG.
TRUCKS NOT EXCEEDING 2000 KG
TRUCKS EXCEEDING 2000 KG
HEARSES EXCEEDING 2032 KG
HEARSES NOT EXCEEDING 2032 KG
Duty And Taxes on Diesel vans,Trucks, Hearses
PANEL VANS / WINDOW VANS, NOT EXCEEDING 2032 KG.
PANEL VANS / WINDOW VANS, EXCEEDING 2032 KG.
TRUCKS NOT EXCEEDING 2000 KG
TRUCKS EXCEEDING 2000 KG
HEARSES EXCEEDING 2032 KG
HEARSES NOT EXCEEDING 2032 KG
Duty And Taxes on Gasoline Pickups
COMPACT PICKUP UNDER 1850 KG UNLADEN WEIGHT
PICKUP 1851-2200 KG UNLADEN WEIGHT
PICKUP, OVER 2200 KG UNLADEN WEIGHT
Duty And Taxes on Diesel Pickups
COMPACT PICKUP UNDER 1850 KG UNLADEN WEIGHT
PICKUP 1851-2200 KG UNLADEN WEIGHT
PICKUP, OVER 2200 KG UNLADEN WEIGHT
Duty And Taxes on Gasoline Tractor Heads and Special Purpose Vehicles
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
TRACTOR HEADS
Duty And Taxes on Diesel Tractor Heads and Special Purpose Vehicles
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
TRACTOR HEADS
Duty And Taxes on Energy Efficient Vehicles
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Duty And Taxes on Motorcycles
CYCLES 300cc and Over
CYCLES 0- 299cc
Used Cars Import Documentation in Jamaica
The importation of the following also require a permit from the Trade Board Ltd.
What is the method used for determining the value of motor vehicles?
Under the WTO Agreement, invoices are to be presented to Customs from which the value for duty will be derived.
Importation of Damaged Vehicles
The importation of motor vehicles that are considered to be in a damaged or salvaged state is PROHIBITED.
Individuals and Returning Residents
An individual or Returning Resident is allowed to import
Other Relevant Information
- Every three years, Jamaica’s residents or returning Individuals can import up to two motor vehicles; one motorcar and one light commercial vehicle or any two light commercial vehicles.
- Proof of immigration status such as a Work Permit must shown by Non-Jamaicans.
- Returning residents may import an older car, if they have owned the vehicle for at least 6 months and approved by the Trade Board.
- A warranty of 90 days required if buyer want to sell the used vehicle.
5 Easy Steps To Buy Cars From Japan
Top Selling Used Vehicles in Jamaica
Honda Fit
Toyota Corolla Axio
Nissan X-trail
Mazda Demio
Toyota Rav4
Toyota Wish
Japan Used Cars Export to Jamaica Since 2009
Jamaica being a major Japan Used Cars importing country has an average of 28,900 used cars imported in last 5 years from Japan. With the highest of 32,534 Japan used cars imported in 2017.
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