Swaziland Import Regulation for Japan Used Cars

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Swaziland

Shipping Port:

Being a landlocked country Swaziland do not have it’s own port so it shares the port from other country like South Africa (Durban)

 

Age Restrictions:

Used vehicles that are over 15 years are prohibited in the country.

 

Right-Hand Drive vehicles:

Right hand drive vehicles are only permitted to be imported.

Documents Required:

• Bill Of Lading

• Registration Documents

• Commercial Invoice

• DA 304S Form

• Interpol Clearance

• Import Certificate

Taxes and Duties:

• Duties- 0-40percent
• VAT- 14percent

Concession to returning residents or new residents:

Returning residents or new residents may import under full rebate of customs duties and exemption of taxes, provided they follow the following conditions:

• One motor vehicle per family may be imported

• The vehicle so imported must have been the personal property of the importer and has been used for personal use only.

• Vehicle must be owned the vehicle for at least a year before importing to Swaziland.

• New residents must obtain permanent residence in Swaziland.

• Returning residents must have originally emigrated from Swaziland; obtained residents' status abroad; and are returning to Swaziland permanently.

• If the vehicle have been owned and used for at least a year before importation, then the amount of duty rebated will be reduced pro-rata, according to the number of days less than 12 months.

• An application for an import permit must be obtained prior to shipment of the vehicle to Swaziland.