Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Rwanda
Year RestrictionsNo Age LimitDestination PortDar ES Salaam (Tanzania)Time of ShipmentRoRo (24-34 Days)Vessel ScheduleRoRo (Monthly)Shipping LineHyundai GlovisInspectionNo Inspection Required
Shipping Ports:
The ports for vehicle shipment in Tanzania are Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania and Mombasa in Kenya.
Left-Hand Drive:
Importation of left-hand drive vehicles is allowed in the country. Right-hand drive vehicles are allowed in the country only for two-weeks.
Documents Required:

Taxes and Duties:
- Customs Duty- 25%
- VAT-18%
- Withholding Tax- 5%
- Consumption Tax- (rate variable)
Vehicle Registration:
Vehicle registration fees for imported vehicles depend upon their engine capacity. Below are the fees:"]Engine Capacity (CC) | RWF Fees |
0 to 1,000 cc | RWF75,000 |
1,001 to 1,500 cc | RWF160,000 |
1,501 to 3,000 cc | RWF250,000 |
3,001 to 4,500 cc | RWF420,000 |
4,501 and above | RWF560,000 |
For special vehicles | RWF640,000 |
Once the registration fee is paid, the number plates and Yellow Card (carte jeune) are given to the owner of the vehicle.
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