Madagascar Import Regulation for Japan Used Cars

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Madagascar

Shipping Ports:

The port for importation of vehicles in Madagascar is Port of Tamatave (Toamasina)

 

Left- hand drive vehicles:

Importation of left-hand drive vehicles is permitted in the country.

Documents Required:

• Original certificate of title and registration

• Original commercial/purchase invoice

• Driver's license

• Bill of Lading (BOL)

• International insurance policy (green card)

Taxation in Madagascar:

French cooperants must pay duties as follows:

• Approximately 59percent of the CIF value of the shipment is required if the registration papers have been in the name of the shipper for more than 1 year.

• Approximately 118percent of the CIF value of the shipment if the registration papers have been in the name of the shipper for less than 1 year.

Private individuals or companies must be duties as follows:

• No duties are required if the registration papers have been in the name of the shipper for more than 1 year (private individuals or companies).
• Approximately 118percent of the CIF value of the shipment is required if the registration papers have been in the name of the shipper for less than 1 year.

Other important points:

• It is important for the shipper to be present in Madagascar before the arrival of the vehicle.

• Exemption from duties is given to diplomats on cars or motorbikes. If the car is sold in Madagascar, then a tax is paid upon departure (approx. 75peccent of CIF value).

• When household goods and a motor vehicle are in the same container, demurrage charges are to be expected as the Customs procedure generally takes longer to complete.