Import rules and regulations for Japan used vehicle in Guyana

Japanese automobile industry is among world’s biggest industry. The foremost reason for Japanese used vehicles popularity is that they are most dependable and reliable cars on the road with high quality. Buying a used car is a great way to save money, as one gets a quality vehicle at practical prices. Passion for Japanese cars is confined not only to Japan, but to global customers. Large numbers of used vehicles from Japan are being exported to overseas from past 30 years now. Japan is a trusted public figure when it comes to vehicles. People from around the globe prefer to import used cars from Japan due to their durability, reliability and affordable prices. Like other countries across the world, used vehicles from Japan are also exported to Guyana.

Guyana is a sovereign state on the northern coast of South America that is culturally part of the Anglophone Caribbean. The majority of the vehicles on the roads of Guyana have been imported from Japan and most of them are used cars. In order to drive car in Guyana, drivers have to make sure that their vehicles are registered, insured properly. Here is detailed information on the registration, taxes and customs requirements needed to import a car to Guyana. Japanese used vehicle imported in Guyana should not be more than five years old. Small trucks up to 3 tons must be less than four years old. Only right hand drive cars are imported as vehicle in Guyana drive on left-hand side of the road. There is no mandatory inspection is required on second-hand vehicle imported from Japan.

Documents required:-

• Commercial/Purchase Invoice
• Certificate of insurance
• Original Bill of Lading (BoL)
• Identification Proof
• Non-sale certificate
• Original registration and title
• De-registration certificate

Import Duties on used vehicles:-
Taxes on used vehicles are calculated generally on the basis of engine size and manufacturing year.

• For Private Vehicles:-
  
  • Custom Duties- 150%
  • VAT-16%
  • Excise Tax- 10-110%

* Custom duty depends on cc starting from 4200-6200 USD.

• For Commercial Vehicle:-
  
  • Custom Duties- 150%
  • VAT-16%
  • Excise Tax- 10-110%

* Custom duty depends on cc starting from 13500 USD.

Engine Capacity	Rates in USD
0-1000cc	4200
1000-1500cc	4300
1500-1800cc	6000
1800-2000cc	6500
2000-30000cc	13500
3000cc and above	14500

Shipping Port:-
The most recommended port for Guyana is Georgetown. Generally, common shipping method RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) method is used for vehicle shipment. However, on request of customers more expensive shipping method of container method is arranged.