samoa-used-car-import-rules-and-regulations

RESTRICTION NUMBER OF YEARS: MAX 8 YRS
PORTS: APIA
SHIPPING TIME: 6-8 WEEKS
SHIPPING LINE: NA
SHIPPING SCHEDULE: MONTHLY
INSPECTION REQUIREMENT: NOT REQUIRED

Customs Duty (Applied to All Imported Items): Ranging from 5% to 20% VAGST (Value Added Goods and Services Tax): Fixed at 15%

Importation of right-hand drive vehicles from Japan is allowed.

Upon arrival, used vehicles imported from Japan undergo an inspection, including a water blasting treatment. These vehicles must be thoroughly cleaned of contaminants before being shipped from Japan.

  1. Commercial invoice
  2. Bill of Lading
  3. Export certificate
  4. Other documents (if required by the Customs)