Import Regulations in Saint Kitts and Nevis for Japan Used Cars

Right-hand-drive used Japanese vehicles are permitted for import in Saint Kitts and Nevis. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR IMPORT OF VEHICLES • Bill of Lading • Commercial invoice • Document of Title (copy) • Import license • Bill of Sight TAXATION • 45% Import duty, 17% VAT, and 12% Customer Service Charge (CSC) will be imposed on the used car from Japan. • Environmental Levy will be imposed on the used Japanese vehicle depending on its age. • $2000 E.C will be charged for vehicles that are less than 2 years in age. • $3500 E.C will be charged for vehicles that are between 2-4 years in age. • $5000 E.C will be charged for vehicles that are above 4 years in age. GUIDELINES FOR RETURNING NATIONALS • The Returning Resident must have lived abroad for at least 10 years and is returning to Saint Kitts and Nevis permanently. • The concession is provided within a family for only one imported vehicle. • The importer of the used vehicle should have used it for at least a year before importing it to Saint Kitts and Nevis. The importer must also provide a copy of the document of title from the vehicle’s country of origin. • The importer should be older than 18 years of age and must hold a valid driving license in the country of origin of the vehicle. • After the vehicle has arrived in the country, clearance must be taken from the Customs within six months of its arrival. • Once the concession is granted to the importer, he/she is not allowed to transfer the ownership of the vehicle for at least 4 years. • A Returning Resident must not live abroad for a continuous 3 months or more after return to be eligible to be called as a Returning Resident. • The returning students must provide a document from college/university as proof to the Customs if they have lived abroad for less than 10 years. They may be granted concession upon the judgment of the Comptroller of Customs.