PAPUA NEW GUINEA – USED CAR IMPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS

RESTRICTION NUMBER OF YEARS: NO LIMIT

PORTS: LAE, RABAUL, PORT MORESBY

SHIPPING TIME: 6-8 WEEKS

SHIPPING LINE: DEUGRO

SHIPPING SCHEDULE: MONTHLY

INSPECTION REQUIREMENT: JEVIC

IMPORT DUTIES
AND TAX

The import taxation structure for used cars brought into Papua New Guinea can be categorized into two primary groups: vehicles intended for personal use and commercial vehicles.

For all vehicles intended for personal use with an engine capacity below 2700cc:

  1. Import duty: 60%
  2. GST: 10%

For all vehicles intended for personal use with an engine capacity exceeding 2700cc:

  1. Import duty: 110%
  2. GST: 10%

For buses, vans, and passenger vans (commercial units with a seating capacity of more than 10 seats, including the driver’s seat):

  1. Import duty: 10%
  2. GST: 10%

For Double Cabs (commercial units with a seating capacity of under 10 seats):

  1. Import Duty: 40%
  2. GST: 10%
  3. The Bill of Lading (B/L) must include information such as chassis and engine numbers, cubic capacity, year of manufacture, brand, and model.
  4. Vehicles cannot be sold or otherwise transferred for 15 months after importation.

USED CAR IMPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Papua New Guinea permits the importation of both new and pre-owned vehicles, with the condition that the vehicle adheres to relevant standards, safety, and emissions criteria. Additionally, there must be credible evidence of the vehicle’s age (in the case of used vehicles), entitlement to possess the vehicle, and compliance with the stipulated standards.

 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

  1. An invoice that accurately reflects the value, quantity, description, and other relevant details.
  2. Bill of Lading (BOL).
  3. Commercial Invoice.
  4. Customs Valuation Declaration.
  5. Certificate indicating origin and value (if applicable).
  6. Any necessary Import Permits, Licenses, Applications, etc. (if specific items are prohibited or restricted).

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