Import Regulations in Gabon for Japan Used Cars

Left-hand drive used Japanese vehicles are permitted for import in Gabon. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE IMPORT OF VEHICLES • Certificate of Registration (original) • Bill of Lading (BOL) • Freight invoice • Purchase invoice • Inspection certificate from the country of origin • Bill of Sale • The Bordereau d'Identification Electronique de Tracabilite • Control document from the Interpol • Confirmation of taxation (should be of less than 3 months) • Tax regulatory confirmation TAXATION • 53.4% of the CIF value of the used Japanese vehicle will be charged as tax. • The value of the vehicle to be imported in Gabon is assessed by the Customs. • Additional taxes may be applicable to the import of Japan used vehicles. REGISTRATION OF THE VEHICLE The grey card or the registration number for the used vehicle from Japan is issued only if the inspection certificate is obtained from the authorized center. If this is not done, then the imported vehicle may be destroyed and the importer will be liable to the cost of destruction of the vehicle.