st-lucia-used-car-import-rules-and-regulations

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 $ )
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:

  • The vehicle’s cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value does not exceed US$15,000, and the returning national arrives with the vehicle, or
  • The vehicle arrives within 3 months before or after the returning national’s arrival, or
  • The returning national purchases the vehicle in Saint Lucia within 3 months of their return to the country.

Additionally, the returning national is prohibited from selling, exchanging, or otherwise disposing of the vehicle within 3 years from the date of importation.

  1. Bill of Lading (B/L)
  2. Commercial or Proforma Invoice
  3. Title and Registration Certificate
  4. Export Certificate
  5. Any Additional Required Documents