Max. 3 Years Old
Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata
RoRo (19-24 Days)
RoRo (Monthly)
Naval Docks
Roadworthiness
Cars/vehicles can only be imported via naval docks that are situated in Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata. So, before your car gets deliver at your doorsteps, it will be imported at these ports only. The most recommended shipping port in the country is Mumbai Port. The government has decided to allow the entry of second hand vehicles into the country only through the Mumbai port.
Japanese used vehicle imported in India should not be more than 3 years old and conform to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, (1989). Imported automobiles should have a minimum residual life of five years and the importer should ensure supply of auto parts and service during this period.
Importation of left-hand drive vehicles are not allowed in the country. The vehicles should necessarily have right-hand steering controls. However It is possible to get a left-hand drive vehicle (LHD) imported to India but mostly a vehicle manufacturer has the permission to do so. The car should be used only for testing and research purposes.
The government’s Motor Vehicles Act (1988) enforces that all new and used cars must have a certificate of fitness in order to be registered. The certificate is awarded after a car has undergone certain tests for “roadworthiness” – the extent to which a vehicle meets the standard requirements for safe driving on open roads. It is important that the vehicle is roadworthy. Thus, it should have a roadworthiness certificate and its validity should be at least five years. In India the Export Import Policy (EXIM) 2001, allows import of used cars as well as pre owned in India. The import rules state that the import of passenger cars, jeep, multi-utility vehicles, motorcycles etc. are restricted items to import and can be imported only after obtaining an import license.
Every quarter 1st year of use 4 Percent Every quarter IInd year of use 3 Percent Every quarter IIIrd year of use 2 1/2 Percent Every quarter IVth year and thereafter 2 Percent.
Banned vehicles cannot be imported to India. A person needs to make sure that the vehicle being imported does not have the following specifications:
There are 2 ways in which you can get the car imported to India. The car can be imported either directly from the manufacturer or through an agent. You need to arrange the asked documents and follow up on the process by yourself. On the other hand, an agent will help you get the car imported to India and help you till you get the car registered in the country.
The following paperwork will be required for importing a vehicle to India.
It is a time-consuming process to import a vehicle in India, thus it is important to consider certain things before you begin the process. Here is a list of things you should be aware of before importing a vehicle to India:
You may need to pay approximately 165% of the car’s cost, car insurance, and freight (CIF) value as import duty.
You may need to pay approximately 116 percente of the bike’s cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value as import duty.
The vehicle needs to be registered in India at the nearest RTO office. The charges for registration and road tax of the vehicle are not included in the import duty. These charges depend upon the type and cost of the vehicle.
Basic Custom Duty 40 Percent Special Custom duty 5 Percent Additional duty 40 Percent M.V. Cess 0.125 Percent Special Additional duty of Customs 4 Percent.
India allows foreign nationals or Non-resident Indians (NRIs) to import 1 vehicle while shifting permanently to India. The vehicle can be a car or two-wheeler, a new or used vehicle. Here are the other conditions for the import of a car/bike under “transfer of residence”:
Commercial vehicles need to fulfill additional criteria to be imported to India. The rules are strict for commercial vehicles because passengers may travel via imported passenger cars, multi-utility vehicles (MUV), or jeeps. Here are the set of profiles that can import such vehicles into the country:
The overall cost for importing a car to India will amount to 150% to 200% more than the cost of the car.
Yes, car engines can be imported to India. It is easier to get a new engine imported as compared to a used one. Also, certain criteria including that the engine should be between a specific range should be fulfilled, else heavy penalties are imposed on the buyer.
NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) who have not resided in India for at least two years can import a car into the country. Depending upon the car being new or old, they may need to own it for at least one year before the import.
Cars manufactured after January 1, 1950, can be imported as vintage cars to India. The process of importing these cars is similar to importing a recently-manufactured vehicle. However, remember that the import is allowed only for actual users.
