Import Regulations in Mauritania for Japan Used Cars

Left-hand-drive used Japanese vehicles are permitted for import in Mauritania. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE IMPORT OF VEHICLES • Title and Registration certificate • Commercial invoice • Certificate of Inspection (provided by Societe Generale de Surveillance) • Bill of Lading or Certificate of Origin (chassis and engine number, and weight of the vehicle should be clearly mentioned in BoL) • Insurance certificate All the documents should be given to the agent a month before the import of the used vehicle from Japan. TAXATION • 9% to 27% of the tax rate will be levied as per the vehicle’s utility. • 78% of the car’s value will be charged as tax if the vehicle is new. • 50% of the value of the used vehicle will be charged as tax. • VAT is also imposed on the import of used vehicles from Japan. • If the used vehicles from Japan are being imported temporarily, then exemption on tax can be given. • Exemption on duty and taxes is given in the import of the vehicles by diplomats. Cheap used Japanese cars are affordable for people in Mauritania and can be exported through a Japanese used car exporter.