Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Swaziland
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Year Restrictions
Max. 15 Years Old
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Destination Port
Durban (South Africa)
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Time of Shipment
24-36 Days (RoRo)
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Vessel Schedule
Monthly (RoRo)
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Shipping Line
The Keihin Co., Ltd.
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Inspection
No Inspection Required
Shipping Ports:
Being a landlocked country Swaziland do not have it’s own port so it shares the port from other country like South Africa (Durban)
Age Restriction:
Used vehicles that are over 15 years are prohibited in the country.
Right-Hand Drive vehicles:
Right hand drive vehicles are only permitted to be imported.
Documents Required
- Bill Of Lading
- Registration Documents
- Commercial Invoice
- DA 304S Form
- Interpol Clearance
- Import Certificate
Duties and Taxes:
- Duties- 0-40percent
- VAT- 14percent
Concession to returning residents or new residents:
Returning residents or new residents may import under full rebate of customs duties and exemption of taxes, provided they follow the following conditions
- Bill Of LadingOne motor vehicle per family may be imported
- The vehicle so imported must have been the personal property of the importer and has been used for personal use only.
- Vehicle must be owned the vehicle for at least a year before importing to Swaziland.
- New residents must obtain permanent residence in Swaziland.
- Returning residents must have originally emigrated from Swaziland; obtained residents' status abroad; and are returning to Swaziland permanently.
- If the vehicle have been owned and used for at least a year before importation, then the amount of duty rebated will be reduced pro-rata, according to the number of days less than 12 months.
- An application for an import permit must be obtained prior to shipment of the vehicle to Swaziland.
