Importation of Vehicles
Steps to Imports a Vehicle
1. Returning Nationals bringing a vehicle into the Federation will be required to pay the following charges:- 12% Customs Service Charge plus the Environmental Levy – in relation to the Environmental Levy:
i. For Motor Vehicles imported in year of manufacture up to 24 months after the date of manufacture, EC$1,000.00;
ii. For Motor Vehicle imported after two (2) years but less than four (4) years after the date of manufacture, EC$3,500.00;
iii. For cars imported four (4) years or more after the date of manufacture, EC$5,000.00.
2.Only one (1) vehicle is allowed for duty-free concession per family.
3. The vehicle must be owned by the Returning National for at least six (6) months prior to arriving in the Federation and be accompanied with a copy of the title from the country of origin.
4. The Returning National must be 18 years of age or older and be a holder of a valid driver’s licence in the country of origin.
Customs Clearance
5. The vehicle must be cleared from Customs within six (6) months of following the policy or post the clearance of personal and household items.
Ownership Transfer Restriction:
6. Vehicle ownership/control cannot be transferred within 3 years of concession. Notify the Customs & Excise Department of any sale within this period.
7. Where at any time within three (3) years of the grant of the concession, the Authority finds that the condition above is contravened, the Returning National may be ordered to pay on demand, the applicable duty and taxes as determined by the Customs & Excise Department.
