Guyana Import Regulation for Japan Used Cars

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Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Guyana

Year Restrictions

Max. 8 Years Old

Destination Port

Georgetown

Time of Shipment

RoRo (24-34 Days)

Vessel Schedule

RoRo (Less than Bi-Monthly)

Shipping Line

Yuwa, Hoegh,MOL

Inspection

No Inspection Required

Shipping Port

Port Georgetown is the principal port of the country. It is the most recommended port of the country.

Age Restriction

Japanese used vehicle imported in Guyana should not be more than 5 years old. Small trucks up to 3 tons must be less than four years old.

Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

Only right hand drive cars are imported in Guyana.

Inspection Required

No mandatory inspection is required on second-hand vehicle imported from Japan.

Documents Required

Original BOL (Bill Of Lading) /MASHO

Identification Proof

Form C 72

Commercial/Purchase Invoice

Standard Administration Document (S.A.D)

Certificate of insurance

Non-sale certificate

Original registration and title

De-registration certificate

Importing A Vehicle

All motor vehicle 'entries' are entered into the Total Revenue Integrated Processing System (TRIPS) at the Entry Processing Unit (EPU).

If importing a reconditioned motor vehicle, the canceled registration from the company or individual from whom the vehicle was purchased is required. It should be noted that new vehicles do not require a cancellation of registration.

The 'entry' is verified by the respective Assessing Officer at the EPU who checks to ascertain that the correct Customs Duty and other relevant taxes have been applied to the vehicle.

When the importer, consignee, broker or agent uplifts the 'entry' from the Lodgement Counter, he/she must proceed to the GRA Cashier and pay all relevant duties and taxes.

After the payment is made, the importer, consignee, broker or agent then returns to the wharf to uplift his/her import.

Import Tax Rates

Taxes are calculated generally on the basis of engine size and manufacturing year.

1. Duties to be paid for Motor Vehicles of 4 Years & Older

Engine CC	Excise Duty
0 - 1000cc	10% Custom Duty and US$4200 as Excise Tax
1000 - 1500cc	10% Custom Duty and US$4200 as Excise Tax
1500 - 1800cc	30% Custom Duty and US$6000 as Excise Tax
1800 - 2000cc	30% Custom Duty and US$6500 as Excise Tax
2000 - 3000cc	70% Custom Duty and US$13500 as Excise Tax
More Than 3000cc	100% Custom Duty and US$14500 as Excise Tax

2. Duties to be paid for Motor Vehicles Below 4 Years

Engine CC	Custom Duty	Excise TAX	VAT
0 - 1500cc	45%	--	14%
1500 - 1800cc	45%	10%	14%
1800 - 2000cc	45%	10%	14%
2000 - 3000cc	45%	110%	14%
More Than 3000cc	45%	140%	14%

Note: Duties are depend on vehicle CNF price.

1. For Private Vehicles

Custom Duties- 150%
VAT-16%
Excise Tax- 10-110%

* Custom duty depends on cc starting from 4200-6200 USD.

2. For Commercial Vehicle

Custom Duties- 150%
VAT-16%
Excise Tax- 10-110%

* Custom duty depends on cc starting from 13500 USD.

Regulations For Used Tyres of Motor Vehicles

The new regulation is implied on used tyres of motor vehicles including motor cars, vans, buses, pickups, Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and other related vehicles. The usage of only brand new tyres is allowed as a statement from GRA elaborated,

" If a vehicle bearing used tyres is presented, they can be allowed entry only if the tyres have at least 6mm depth".

GRA is granting a phase-in period for a month realizing on 30th April 2017. During this period, if the vehicles are purchased and shipped before April 1st, 2017, tyres of used cars will be allowed entry along with the car. Once the phase-in period actualizes, the importers of used tyres not fulfilling the specified guidelines will be charged with a fine according to the following criteria:

GUY$10,000 *(For cars, vans and mini-bus)

GUY$15,000 * (For pickups and SUVs)

The fine is applied on a per tyre basis including the spare However, in case the replacement of tyres is not required, the costs amounting for the non-replacing tyres will be deducted.