Angola Import Regulation for Japan Used Cars

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Angola

Year Restrictions

Max. 3 Years Old

Destination Port

Luanda, Durban

Time of Shipment

24-36 Days (RoRo)

Vessel Schedule

Monthly (RoRo)

Shipping Line

Waitara

Inspection

PSI

Shipping Ports:

The most recommended shipping port in the country is Durban port.

Age Restriction:

Light motor vehicles imported in the country should not be more than 3 years, while Heavy vehicles should not be more than 5 years from the date of production.

Left-Hand Drive Vehicles:

Importation of left-hand drive vehicles are allowed in the country.

Inspection:

A Pre Shipment Inspection (PSI) in the country of origin is required. Vehicles imported by Diplomats are not subjected to PSI as they have cleared the vehicle with a Diplomatic Franchise at destination.

Documents Required for vehicle clearance:

Original Purchase Invoice

Copy of Entry Visa

Letter of Employment (must identify the name, job title, and company of person who will receive the vehicle as employed by the company)

Passport - copy, with Angolan entry visa stamps

Contributor Card "Cartao de Contribuinte" and "Resident Card" - copies

Declaration of Value letter signed by the shipper

Pack List - in English or Portuguese

Taxation Number (importation license)

Copy of airline ticket showing a valid coupon for a return fligh.

If the vehicle is imported for companies, an import license is needed.

Duties and Taxes:

Temporary Import:

The vehicle is allowed to stay in Angola for 2 years with a possible one-year extension.
A bond deposit of 40-45per. of CIF value is required. When the vehicle is re-exported, the deposit is paid back.

Definitive Import:

Requires 40-45 per. tax based on CIF value.
Import taxes on all vehicles (except pick up with 5 percent tax) are 10 per. plus VAT.

VAT on vehicles depends upon the following:

Gasoline Engine
Engines CC	Taxes
Up to 1500 CC	10%
1500 to 3000 CC	20%
Over 2500 CC	30%

Diesel Engine
Engines CC	Taxes
1500 to 2500 CC	20%
Over 25600 CC	30%
Over 2500 CC	30%

Note- Vehicle should be cleared as soon as it reaches Luanda. If it cleared any late i.e. after the 30th day following its arrival in the country due to lack of documentation will be charged with 5% on the basis of CIF value.