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Import Rules, Regulations, Policies & Procedures To Import Japan Used Cars In Mauritius

Check all the key points related to import rules, regulations, policies, documentations, duties and taxes, inspections, restrictions, shipping ports, etc. which you should keep in mind while importing Used Cars from Japan to Mauritius

Year Restriction

Max. 4 Years Old

Destination Port

Port Louis

Time of Shipment

RoRo (19-24 Days)

Vessel Schedule

RoRo (Monthly)

Shipping Line

PAS (Mauritius) Ltd.

Inspection

JEVIC and JAAI

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Mauritius

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Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

Right hand drive vehicles are only permitted to be imported in Mauritius.

Age Restrictions :

The age of used cars should be not more than 60 months from the date of first registration at the time of the shipment.

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes In Mauritius

The origin of used vehicles being imported influence the tariff rate of duty to which vehicles may be liable. Tariff rates can be classified into two types based on origin of the vehicles:

  • General rate of duty which applies to vehicles imported from all foreign countries.
  • Preferential rate which applies to vehicles imported from countries having trade agreements with Mauritius. The rate of duty imposed will depend on the particularities of the agreement (the rate of duty may be of reduced rates or even nil).

Conditions under which the vehicles should be imported:

  • Be in good running condition and not damaged.
  • Have the original chassis.
  • Not be fitted with any bull bar.

VAT is payable on the sum of following amounts:

Vehicles imported into Mauritius are liable for Value Added Tax (VAT) of 15 percent.

  • Customs value of the vehicle
  • Import duty and excise duty
  • Freight and insurance costs incurred in transporting the vehicle to Mauritius.

Excise duties liable on vehicles based on their cylinder capacity are as mentioned below:

Motor Cars

Engine CC Tax/Duties
Less than 550
15%
Above 550 but less than 1600
55%
Above 1600
100%

Van's

Engine CC Tax/Duties
Up to 1600
55%
Above 1600
100%

Trucks

Engine CC Tax/Duties
For All Size
40%

Motorcycle

Engine CC Tax/Duties
For 250
45%

Used Cars Import Documentation in Mauritius

  • Original Invoice indicating the FOB and/or CIF value of car
  • Bill of lading / Airway bill
  • Bill of entry
  • Insurance certificate (if applicable)
  • Certificate of inspection (if applicable)
  • Certificate of origin (if applicable)
  • Cancellation of Registration Certificate.
  • Import Permit
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