Swaziland Import Regulation for Japan Used Cars

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Swaziland

Year Restrictions

Max. 15 Years Old

Destination Port

Durban (South Africa)

Time of Shipment

24-36 Days (RoRo)

Vessel Schedule

Monthly (RoRo)

Shipping Line

The Keihin Co., Ltd.

Inspection

No Inspection Required

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.