Guyana Import Regulation for Japan Used Cars

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Guyana

 

 

 

Inspection Required

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

 

Documents Required

• 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.

 

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