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

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 taiwan

Year Restriction

Max. 10 Year Old

Destination Port

Keelung

Time of Shipment

5-9 Days

Vessel Schedule

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Shipping Line

ZIM Integrated Shipping Ltd

Inspection

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Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in taiwan

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Left-Hand Drive Vehicles

Left Hand Drive Vehicles are allowed to be import in the country.

Age Restriction

Importation of automobiles under a year old and over 10 years old are prohibited in the country. Only one vehicle is allowed per customer, which must operate with lead-free gasoline and new or used motor vehicles manufactured in WTO member countries are allowed to be imported to Taiwan

Inspection

Once an imported vehicle has cleared customs it must meet further requirements before Certificates of Title are given

  • Environmental protection inspection
  • Energy efficiency standard test
Vehicle inspection in Taiwan is overseen by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC). 
Local Motor Vehicles Offices provide details of the recognised test centres within the region

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes In Taiwan

Duties and taxes

  • Import duty, which is levied at 17.5 percent of the customs value of the vehicle, which is itself a function of its make, model and age
  • VAT charged at 5 percent of the car’s value plus import duty and commodity tax
  • Commodity tax. This depends on the size of the engine but is around 25-30 percent of the car’s value
  • Business tax, which is calculated as 5 percent of the sum of the Customs value, Import Duty and Commodity Tax

Used Cars Import Documentation in Taiwan

  • An original certificate of registration
  • An invoice or receipt that provides proof or purchase for the vehicle and states the amount paid for it
  • Passport
  • Insurance
  • A customs declaration
  • A work permit, valid for at least one year
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Getting a Taiwanese Licence Plate

  • Applications for a Taiwanese Licence plate should be made at a local Motor Vehicle Office. The vehicle for which plates are being applied for will be inspected. The following documents will be required:
  • Proof of identity (Alien Resident Card, driving licence)
  • Two copies of the new licence plate registration certificate for automobiles or motorcycles that have passed the inspection
  • Customs clearance certificates for customs duties and tax
  • The vehicle manufacturer’s certificate
  • The vehicle’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

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Important links

Importers In Taiwan
Japan Car Exporters
Japan Used Cars
Japan Car Inquiry
Japan Auto Auctions
Japan Cars Catalog