Import Regulation Links [ tradecarview ]

Select a country to seek for the list of vehicle import regulation.
It should be noted, the links are for reference only.

South Africa: *Basically importing used vehicles is not allowed except transiting to the other countries.
ITAC (International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa) http://www.itac.org.za/import_guidelines.htm
Embassy of the Republic of South Africa http://www.rsatk.com/en_index.html

Kenya: http://www.jevic.co.jp/jevic_english/index.html
Kenya Revenue Authority http://www.revenue.go.ke/
Kenya Embassy http://www.kenyarep-jp.com/en_index.html

Tanzania: *5 yrs back (12 yrs back allowed if can bear more taxes, for heavy vehicles 17 yrs allow if can bear more taxes)
*Japan Automobile Appraisal Institute (JAAI) certificate needed.
*Import Declaration Form (IDF) is applicable on all imports to Tanzania irrespective of value.
*All vehicles of engine capacity up to 2000cc:Import duty 25% VAT 20% Cumulatively this is 50% of dutiable value.
*All vehicles of engine capacity above 2000cc:Import duty 25% Excise duty 10% VAT 20% Cumulatively this is 65% of dutiable value.
*Buses, lorries, pick ups, passenger vans (Commercial units):Import duty 15% VAT 20% Cumulatively this is 32% of dutiable value.
*Import Declaration Fees (IDF) is 1.2% of FOB value + US$ 10 per unit.
*Please note that it is a must to be registered with Tanzania Revenue Authority and have your Tax Identification Number (TIN) before clearing the car into Tanzania.
*Various charges levied at Dar-es-Salaam Port:
・Warfare: This is charged at 1.6% of CIF value+20%VAT
・Handling: This is charged on the volume (cubic meters) x US$5 + VAT
・Removal fees: This is charged on the volume x US$1+ VAT

Zimbabwe: For more details http://tracking.alliedintl.com/customs_reports/Zimbabwe.asp

Malawi: *Malawi Revenue Authority
*Malawi Cargo Center
*Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Cyprus: Ministry of Foreign Affaires http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2006.nsf/index_en/index_en?OpenDocument
*Used private vehicle (saloon): Under 5 years
*Used light goods vehicle up to 3 tons gross weight: Under 4 years

UK: Department for Transport
HM Revenue & Customs http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/
British Embassy http://www.uknow.or.jp/be_e/

Ireland: http://www.transport.ie/roads/vehiclestandards/
Irish Tax and Customs http://www.revenue.ie/
Embassy of Ireland http://www.irishembassy.jp/

Russia: Federal Customs Service http://www.customs.ru/en/
Department of Transportation http://www.gai.ru/ (Russian only)
Russian Automobile Dealers http://www.asroad.org/ (Russian only)
Embassy of Russian Federation http://www.russia-emb.jp/

USA: Customs and Border Protection http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/home.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/
Vehicle Importation Regulations http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/
Embassy of the United States http://www.thaiembassy.jp/rte2/

Canada: http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/importation/impxus_e.htm
Canada Border Service Agency http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/menu-eng.html
Embassy of Canadian http://www.canadanet.or.jp/english.shtml

Chile: National Customers Service http://www.aduana.cl/
Embassy of Chile http://www.chile.or.jp/en/index.htm

Peru: http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/eng/document.jsp?did=23791
http://www.sunat.gob.pe/ (Spanish only)
http://www.senasa.gob.pe (Spanish only)
http://www.comunidadandina.org (English and Spanish)
http://www.aduanet.gob.pe (English and Spanish)
http://www.inspection.gc.ca
http://www.iccwbo.org/incoterms
http://www.aladi.org/

Dominican Republic: Tarriff Commission http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/eng/document.jsp?did=20980

Trinidad and Tobago: http://www.japanautopages.com/useful_resources/trinidad_tobago_guideline.php

Jamaica: http://www.japanautopages.com/useful_resources/jamaica_guideline.php
http://www.jamaicaemb.jp/consular/index.html#vehicle
http://www.congenjamaica-ny.org/General%20Info/motor%20vehicle%20import.htm

New Zealand: Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Association (IMVDA) http://www.imvda.co.nz/
Land Transport http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/importing/
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/publications/infosheets/infosheet-2-10-japan.html#mbetc
New Zealand Customs Servicehttp://www.customs.govt.nz/travellers/Motor+Vehicles/default.htm
Bio security New Zealand http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/imports/non-organic/standards/bmg-stdvehil.htm
Ministry of Transport http://www.transport.govt.nz/
New Zealand Embassy http://www.nzembassy.com/

Australia: Importation of Vehicles Manufactured Before 1 January 1989
*Vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1989 may be imported
without restriction.
*Vehicles manufactured during or after 1989 will need to qualify under the Registered Automotive Workshop Schema (RAWS).
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/index.aspx
RAWS Registered Automotive Workshop Schema http://raws.dotars.gov.au/
HM Revenue & Customs http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/
Customs
Australian Customs Service http://www.customs.gov.au/
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon/