Customs duties in the Cayman Islands for the importation of used vehicles vary, with rates falling between 29.5% and 42%.

Additionally, an Environmental Disposal fee, calculated according to the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value of the vehicle, is applied to the importer of the used Japanese vehicle.

Furthermore, importers are required to cover port charges based on the weight of the imported vehicle.

1. To import vehicles with a capacity of more than 9 people, permission from the Governor or the Public Transport Board is required. Additionally, the vehicle must have its passenger door on the left side.
2. Importation of double-decker buses is prohibited in the Cayman Islands.
3. Motorcycles with attached sidecars are not permitted for import into the country.
4. Moke or mini-moke motor vehicles, as well as other vehicles known as “beach-buggy” or “dune-buggy,” cannot be imported into the country unless granted special permission by the Governor. This permission applies to the importation of the vehicles themselves or their parts.
5. It is advisable to keep all the necessary documentation readily available when dealing with the export of used vehicles from Japan.

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

• Freight charges have to be paid upon arrival of the vehicle from Japan. After the payment, the Bill of Lading is to be collected from the shipment company.
• To verify the complete duty applicable to the imported vehicle, the documents like Bill of Lading, Customs Import Entry Form, and supplier invoices must be provided.
• After payment of all the charges and fees, the vehicle can be taken from the warehouse of the port authority.

1. Driver’s license and proof of insurance
2. Original Bill of Lading
3. Title and Registration certificate
4. Original Commercial Invoice