RESTRICTION NUMBER OF YEARS: NO LIMIT
PORTS: PORT VIEUX FORT, PORT CASTRIES
SHIPPING TIME: 6-8 WEEKS
SHIPPING LINE: NA
SHIPPING SCHEDULE: BI-MONTHLY
INSPECTION REQUIREMENT: NO INSPECTION REQUIRED
For all types of vehicles, there is a consistent Import duty rate of 35%, along with a Service charge of 6% and a VAT rate of 12.5%. However, the Excise tax rate differs based on the following categories:
CATEGORY | EXCISE TAX (East Caribbean $ ) |
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Vehicles under 1500cc (over 5 years) | 6000 |
Vehicles between 1500cc-2000cc (up to 5 years) | 17% (Actual Price) + 4000 |
Vehicles between 1500cc-2000cc (over 5 years) | 17%(Actual Price) + 6000 |
Vehicles over 2000cc (up to 5 years) | 25% (Actual Price) + 4000 |
Vehicles over 2000cc (over 5 years) | 25% (Actual Price) + 6000 |
CATEGORY | EXCISE TAX (East Caribbean $ ) |
---|---|
Vehicles between 1000cc-1800cc (up to 5 years) | 4000 |
Vehicles between 1000cc-1800cc (over 5 years) | 6000 |
Vehicles between 1800cc-2000cc (up to 5 years) | 25% (Actual Price) + 4000 |
Vehicles between 1800cc-2000cc (over 5 years) | 25% (Actual Price) + 6000 |
Vehicles between 2001cc-3000cc (up to 5 years) | 46% (Actual Price) + 4000 |
Vehicles between 2001cc-3000cc (over 5 years) | 46% (Actual Price) + 6000 |
Vehicles over 3000cc (up to 5 years) | 56% (Actual Price) + 4000 |
Vehicles over 3000cc (over 5 years) | 56% (Actual Price) + 6000 |
One vehicle per individual or family will be eligible for duty-free import, provided that:
Additionally, the returning national is prohibited from selling, exchanging, or otherwise disposing of the vehicle within 3 years from the date of importation.