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

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 Haiti

Year Restriction

No Age Limit

Destination Port

Port-Au-Prince

Time of Shipment

17-26 Days

Vessel Schedule

Weekly (Container)

Shipping Line

—-

Inspection

No Inspection Required

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Haiti

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Left-Hand Drive Vehicles

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

Age Restriction

Haiti Import Regulations: Vehicles more than 3 years old are not allowed to be import in the country. Importing a used car to Haiti is not a easy task, as it consumes time and involves too much of paperwork and there are so many rules and regulations to follow.

But if you get ready by updating yourself with regulations and prepare the paper prior to import of used car from Japan, it will save your time and you will not face any hectic and irritating situations in your experience of importation and you might find yourself helping others from  your good experience.

Custom Regulation

  • The government of Haiti has made changes and updated the custom regulations in 1987. Since then, the government has issued several official decrees modifying the level of customs duties on virtually all products.
  • The value of imported used vehicle, based on either the “Free on Board’’ or cost, Insurance Freight’’ (CIF) valutions, is converted into Haitian gourdes at the prevailing daily rate, prior to the applications of duties and taxes.
  • All duties and taxes are payable to the Haitian Customs Administration.
  • A bill of lading, in four original copies, signed by the captain, must be presented to Customs upon arrival.

Custom valuation based on

  • Cost of the goods
  • Original invoice from the country of origin
  • If customs does not accept the invoice, the Blue Book value will used to set the price. This is usually the case for cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
  • Insurance cost varies according to insurance company; customs generally accepts the cost. Freight cost, including port charges, varies according to shipping company; customs generally accepts the cost.

Verification of CIF value procedure

  • The first verification occurs during the customs clearance process. It includes an examination of presented documents and, if needed, an inspection of the goods.
  • The second verification occurs after customs clears the goods. During the second control, the value of goods is verified; invoice prices checked during this part of the control process.

The collection done by Haitian Central Bank it collects the duties for goods imported into Port-au-Prince. For vehicle shipped elsewhere in Haiti, duties collected through the National Credit Bank (BNC). Customs formalities can take from 24 to 48 hours if all forms are in order. 

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes In Haiti

Import Taxes

  • Verification fee The charge for inspection is five percent of the CIF. The government waives the fee for goods in transit, storage, or temporary entry regimes and for goods used for diplomatic missions and the import of personal effects.
  • A maximum tax of 20percent required for vehicles worth $2,000 and above, while a 10percent tourist tax must paid when importing Haiti used cars into the country.
  • There also a daily fee which applies to vehicles kept in temporary storage in the country while the paperwork and other documents sorted out.
  • Value-Added Tax (French acronym TCA) The 10 percent of VAT charged imports.
  • Excise Tax A 10 percent fee is levied on imported cars of 2200 cubic centimeters or more; 90 percent of CIF on gasoline; 40 percent of CIF on diesel oil; 30 percent of CIF on kerosene; two percent of CIF on fuel oil; two percent of CIF on lubricants; and three percent of CIF on aviation fuel.
  • Customs has book of car values and will use this as minimum if declared value drops below customs book valuations.

Duties & Taxes

  • A 5% tax is applied to vehicles valued at less than HTG 35,000
  • A 20% tax is applied on vehicles valued over HTG 75,000
  • A 5% tax is applied to trucks that weigh less than two tons and minibuses with a capacity not exceeding 24 passengers.
  • A 10% tax is levied on imported used vehicles.

Used Cars Import Documentation in Haiti

  • Passport or visa (A visa may not be required for US citizens in Haiti depending on the length and purpose of their visit, but a valid passport is necessary)
  • Original Title of vehicle
  • Driver’s license
  • Ocean bill of lading
  • Bill of sale
  • Detailed cargo manifest
  • Point of Origin and destination
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