Age limits, duty, clearance ports and required documents for 35 destination markets, consolidated and cross-checked against current customs practice.
This table consolidates the import rules we track across 35 destination markets where we actively source and ship vehicles. It is maintained by our Zhengzhou export team and reviewed against publicly available customs frameworks on a quarterly basis. Always confirm the latest figures with the destination customs authority or your clearing agent before shipment.
Last updated: 2026-09
| Countries covered | Age limit | Import duty & taxes | Main ports / entry | Required documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South America | ||||
| Chile | Used vehicles: import for permanent circulation is generally prohibited (Law 18.483, Art. 21). Only free-trade zones (ZOFRI Iquique, Arica) may receive used vehicles for storage and re-export. New vehicles: no age restriction. | New vehicles: 6% ad valorem import duty + 19% VAT (IVA). No additional luxury tax for standard passenger cars. | Pacific ports: Valparaíso, San Antonio. Free-trade zones: Iquique (ZOFRI), Arica. | Commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, 3CV technical certificate, proof of VAT payment. |
| Peru | Used vehicles: maximum 2 years from manufacturing date and up to 32,000 km; diesel used vehicles are prohibited for import (D.S. 005-2020-MTC). New vehicles: no age limit. | New vehicles: 9% ad valorem duty + 19% VAT; confirm exact rates with SUNAT. Used vehicles carry an additional 30% selective consumption tax (Impuesto Selectivo al Consumo). | Callao (Lima), Chancay. Overland via Chile (Arica / Iquique) for re-export. | Commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, technical inspection (ITP), MTC approval. |
| Bolivia | Used vehicles: generally recent models (sources indicate 1–3 years / model-year restrictions); confirm current limits with Aduana Nacional de Bolivia. New vehicles: no age limit. | Electric vehicles: import duty exempt (since July 2021). Other vehicles: standard import duty + VAT; confirm rates with Aduana Nacional. | Landlocked — goods transit via Chilean ports (Arica, Iquique) then overland; also via Peru. | Commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, technical inspection, import declaration. |
| Ecuador | Used vehicles: maximum 5 years from model year for personal import; confirm with SENAE. New vehicles: no age limit. | Used vehicles: 35% import duty (Arancel) + 12% VAT (IVA) + ICE (special consumption tax) + 0.5% FODINFA. New vehicles: standard duty + VAT; confirm with SENAE. | Guayaquil, Manta (sea). | Commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, technical inspection (ANT), SENAE import declaration. |
| Colombia | Used vehicles: generally prohibited except antiques (30+ years) or diplomatic / returning-resident cases; confirm with DIAN. New vehicles: 0–2 years, Euro 4+ for import. | New vehicles: 35% import duty (Arancel) + 19% VAT (IVA) + 8–16% consumption tax. NEVs: preferential duty (e.g. 5–10%) and VAT exemption in some cases; confirm with DIAN. | Cartagena, Buenaventura (sea). | Commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, technical inspection, DIAN import declaration. |
| Central Asia | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Used vehicles up to 10 years old; minimum Euro 4 emission standard. (From 2025, pre-Euro 4 used cars are banned.) | EAEU common tariff. VAT 16% (2026). Used-car duty scales with age and engine size — about 20% + VAT for under 5 years, higher per-cc rates for older. Electric vehicles: duty-free under an annual EAEU quota (the 2025 quota was exhausted; 2026 standard rates apply). | Overland via Khorgos land port; Caspian port Aktau; rail to Almaty. (Khorgos runs 24/7 customs.) | Technical passport, original registration certificate, commercial invoice, bill of lading, customs declaration, detailed invoice with VIN/engine/year. |
| Uzbekistan | Petrol/diesel up to 7 years old; minimum Euro 5 emission. Electric vehicles: no age limit. | By age and engine size: under 1 yr 15% + ~$1/cc; 1–3 yr 30% + ~$2.5/cc; over 3 yr 40% + ~$3/cc. VAT 12%. Recycling fee by engine/age. Electric vehicles: 0% duty. EAEU ST-1 certificate can reduce duty to 0%. | Overland via China–Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan; rail to Tashkent. (Landlocked; no seaport.) | Invoice, vehicle details (VIN/engine/year), importer info, bill of lading, export certificate, CMR/RWB (by transport). |
| Kyrgyzstan | Used vehicles up to 10 years old; minimum Euro 2 emission. Inspection required. | By age: under 3 yr 10–15% (treated as new); 3–7 yr 20% or €0.36–0.80/cc (higher); over 7 yr €1.40–3.20/cc. VAT 12%. Electric vehicles: 0% duty under EAEU quota (10,000 units/yr, benefit ran to 2025). | Overland via Kazakhstan (Aktau) or rail; to Bishkek. (Landlocked.) | Original ownership & registration certificates, original invoice, driver's licence + international insurance, bill of lading, passport & visa copies, OBL/AWB, technical passport with deregistration, employment letter, customs letter. |
| Tajikistan | Pre-2013 models banned; 2013 and newer allowed (among the most lenient in Central Asia). Minimum Euro 4 emission; diesel needs DPF. ABS mandatory; 2018+ models need FCW. | Low fixed-amount duty: about US$25–100 per vehicle by engine size/type. VAT applies. Electric vehicles: duty-free. | Overland via Karasu (China–Tajikistan border); to Dushanbe, Khujand, Kulob. Road transit 12–18 days. | Original invoice/contract, vehicle title certificate + technical manual, importer power of attorney, long-term visa copy, passport copy. |
| Turkmenistan | Used vehicles up to 5 years old; minimum Euro 3 emission. Special rule: black-coloured vehicles are banned (must be white/silver). | General import duty about 2%; VAT 15%; excise tax on cars. Diesel sedans, >3.5 L non-SUV and >3.5 t trucks banned. Electric vehicles: 0% duty. | Overland via Iran/Turkey or Caspian; landlocked. (No direct China border; transit through neighbouring states.) | Export certificate, commercial invoice, bill of lading, plus import approval/licence. |
| Caucasus | ||||
| Georgia | No maximum vehicle age for imported vehicles — unusual for the region. Diesel vehicles must meet at least Euro 5 or import is prohibited. | Customs tariff commonly calculated as 0.05 GEL per cubic centimetre of engine capacity, plus 5% of that amount per year of vehicle use; VAT 18% on CIF plus duty. Excise tax scales with engine size and age. Hybrids get a reduced excise (about 60% lower than petrol, 2025); electric vehicles are exempt from excise and VAT, a benefit at least until end-2025. Some sources cite a flat 5% duty instead — confirm the current method. | Port of Poti on the Black Sea is the primary entry point; Batumi is also used. Overland entry from Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan is common. | Original foreign registration certificate, commercial or proforma invoice, original bill of lading, customs declaration, Tag/Title application (form MV-1v), Form T-22B, passport or ID. |
| Armenia | Sources differ: several cite no formal age restriction, while others state vehicles over 10 years are prohibited and that individuals may import used cars up to 5 years old. Emission compliance commonly cited as Euro 4. Confirm the current rule before shipping. | EAEU common external tariff applied to the CIF value, scaled by age and engine size; commonly cited rates include about 32% of CIF for third-country passenger cars, plus 20% VAT on CIF plus duty. Used cars over 7 years face higher per-cc charges. Electric vehicles benefit from EAEU incentives and a VAT exemption available until 31 December 2026. Processing fee about 3,500 AMD. | Landlocked: sea arrival typically at Poti (Georgia) then overland. Customs clearance at the Northern Customs Office in Gyumri. | Original bill of lading, commercial invoice, vehicle title or technical passport, customs declaration (passenger declaration and customs entry order), transit declaration issued at entry, identity document. |
| Azerbaijan | Used cars must be no more than 10 years old (in force since 28 April 2023). Vehicles must be equipped with ABS and at least one airbag, and meet Euro 4 or higher. Tinted windows are prohibited. | Commonly cited at 15% customs duty for fuel vehicles, plus excise tax by engine displacement and 18% VAT. Recycling (scrap) fee: 400 AZN for vehicles 4–7 years old, 700 AZN for over 7 years. Electric vehicles have been exempt from import duty since 1 January 2019, and are VAT-exempt if no more than 3 years old; hybrids are VAT-exempt if no more than 3 years old and under 2,500 cc. | Sea to Baku and the Alat port on the Caspian; rail via Khorgos–Kazakhstan–Baku; overland via Georgia. Customs may auction vehicles if clearance is not completed within about 21 days of arrival. | Purchase agreement, vehicle technical passport, invoice and payment documents, transport documents, passport or ID. For EVs: UN38.3 battery test report and CCS2 charging port evidence. Embassy-legalised commercial invoice may be requested. |
| Middle East | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Commonly cited as no more than 10 years from the date of manufacture; several sources cite tighter limits (around 5 years, and 3 years for fuel vehicles under some 2025 summaries). Classic vehicles over 30 years may be imported with special approval. Confirm the current limit with UAE customs or RTA. | 5% customs duty on CIF value, plus 5% VAT on CIF plus duty. Vehicles previously taxed in another GCC state may qualify for duty and VAT exemption. Goods imported into free zones such as JAFZA for production or re-export are duty-free. | Jebel Ali is the primary sea port; DWC and DXB airports handle air freight. Registration is completed with the RTA (or the relevant emirate authority) after technical inspection. | Original purchase invoice, certificate of origin, export certificate from the country of origin, bill of lading or airway bill, valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID, passport copy, UAE driving licence, insurance, customs clearance certificate (VCC). Documents not in Arabic require official translation. |
| Saudi Arabia | Used passenger cars, SUVs and light trucks under 3.5 tonnes must be manufactured within 5 years of the import year; trucks and buses up to 10 years; classic vehicles over 30 years may be imported but not driven on public roads. Vehicles older than the limit are refused at Jeddah or Dammam. | 5% customs duty on CIF value, plus 15% VAT on CIF plus duty — together roughly 20% of CIF. Some 2025 summaries cite a 2.5% rate for new energy vehicles. Customs may assess value using MSRP and an age-based depreciation scale; undervaluation can trigger penalties. Personally imported vehicles cannot be resold for 3 years. | Jeddah Islamic Port handles the largest share and is the common gateway to Riyadh; King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam serves the Eastern Province. RoRo and container both used; EV shipments often depart from Tianjin. | Commercial invoice with CIF value attested by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce, original certificate of origin legalised by the Saudi embassy, SASO Certificate of Conformity (PCoC and SCoC), bill of lading, GSO emission report for fuel vehicles, battery test documentation for EVs, ZATCA import code, declaration via the FASAH platform. |
| Oman | Private vehicles no more than 7 years old; used trucks and buses no more than 10 years; other equipment no more than 15 years. This limit is enforced by the Royal Oman Police Directorate General of Traffic. | Minimum 5% customs duty on CIF value for most passenger vehicles, plus 5% VAT under the GCC Unified Agreement. Registration levy varies by engine size (for example OMR 20 above 1,500 cc and OMR 50 above 4,500 cc). Technical inspection fee about OMR 5 where required. Vehicles over 3 years must pass inspection before registration. | Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat is the common entry point; the port of Sohar also handles container shipments. | Original title or export certificate from the country of registration, ROP No Objection Certificate, bill of lading, commercial invoice, valid passport and residence card, proof of duty and tax payment, insurance policy. From July 2025 the GCC Clearance Certificate is no longer accepted. |
| Jordan | Commercial imports have no strict legal age limit; personal-use imports must not exceed 10 years. From 1 November 2025, electric vehicles older than 3 years (including the clearance year) are prohibited. Hybrid vehicles do not carry the same 3-year rule. | Sales tax 16% on all vehicles. Special tax: passenger cars 56%, pickups 30%, vans 30%, trucks under 4.5 tonnes 30%, trucks over 4.5 tonnes 0%, agricultural tractors 0%. Income tax 2%. Electric vehicles: 0% customs duty and 0% special tax, plus 16% VAT and 2% income tax — roughly 18% in total. Hybrids: 30% special tax plus 16% VAT and 2% income tax. | Arrival at the Port of Aqaba by RoRo or container, then transport to the Zarqa Free Zone for inspection, Interpol check, duty assessment and registration. | Original commercial or purchase invoice, original certificate of title and registration, import customs declaration form, original bill of lading, Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) certificate from the country of origin, passport copy for personal imports. |
| Iraq | Sources conflict: some cite a 2-year maximum age, others up to 7 years, and others no current restriction with an 8-year cap under parliamentary discussion for 2026. In the Kurdistan Region, 2024 model-year vehicles are permitted until 1 September 2026. Verify the current rule before shipping. | Sources conflict significantly: figures cited include 25% duty on petrol vehicles, 15% on hybrids and 12.5% on EVs plus VAT and a reconstruction levy; 8–10% duties and taxes on declared customs value; and zero tariff for Chinese used cars subject to a 12% VAT. Treat all as indicative and confirm before shipping. | Umm Qasr is the principal sea port for vehicle imports. The Kurdistan Region uses Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports and the Parwizkhan, Ibrahim Khalil, Bashmakh and Haji Omran border crossings, with procedures that may differ from federal Iraq. | Purchase invoice, Certificate of Conformity (Euro 5), original registration documents, export certificate from Chinese authorities, proof of VAT payment where applicable. All documents require certified Arabic translation. |
| Kuwait | Vehicles must be no more than 5 years old from the year of first registration; the maximum for trucks is 10 years. Under Law No. 147 of 27 December 2000, automobiles and light trucks under five tonnes over five years old are prohibited. | 5% customs duty on CIF (vehicle value plus marine insurance plus freight), assessed on the value estimated by Kuwait Customs, plus bank charges. Additional duties may apply depending on the consignee's status. Kuwait's valuation of luxury cars and large SUVs can be strict. | Shuaiba is the main port for vehicle imports; Shuwaikh and Doha also handle shipments. | Valid vehicle title, original bill of lading, proof of registration, purchase invoice, power of attorney, temporary import permit applied for in advance, GSO certificate from the manufacturer for new vehicles, mechanical certificate from origin stamped by the Kuwait Public Port Authority. |
| Africa | ||||
| Nigeria | Official limit 12 years from the year of manufacture (model year 2013 or newer as of 2025). Some port commands, notably Tin Can Island, have applied a stricter 10-year cap (2015 or newer) in 2025 — not yet national policy. Euro IV emissions commonly cited. Confirm the current limit with your clearing agent, as it can be port-specific. | Approximately 20% import duty on passenger cars, plus a 15% National Automotive Council (NAC) levy, 7.5% VAT on (value + duty + NAC), a 0.5% ECOWAS levy and about a 7% CISS surcharge. Total tax often reaches 50–90% of CIF. Electric vehicles get a reduced rate (about 10–20% in some sources) with VAT exemption. Nigeria Customs values vehicles by VIN, not declared price alone. | Lagos is the main gateway — Apapa and Tin Can Island. Port Harcourt and Calabar also handle vehicle imports. Clearance delays at Apapa are common, so plan for storage time. | Original lien-free title, bill of lading, commercial invoice, Form M, PAAR, SONCAP (new vehicles), valid ID, and a de-registration or export certificate from the country of origin. VIN and engine numbers are strictly verified. |
| Ethiopia | Used and internal-combustion vehicle imports are banned (Ministry of Transport directive effective January 2024, renewed July 2024). Only electric vehicles may be imported, with no formal age cap for personal use but a limit of one vehicle per person per year. Confirm the current personal-import quota with Ethiopian Customs. | Electric vehicles are exempt from customs duty (0%) and subject to 15% VAT (from August 2024) plus a 3% withholding tax; no excise duty applies. Charging uses the CCS2 or Type 2 connector; a UN R136 battery safety certificate is required. ICE vehicles cannot be imported at all. | Landlocked — vehicles arrive by sea at the Port of Djibouti and continue overland to Addis Ababa. Some routes use Port Sudan. | EV import approval, purchase invoice, UN38.3 battery test report, certificate of conformity, bill of lading, and a Customs Commission declaration. Personal importers must show the annual quota eligibility. |
| Kenya | Used vehicles must be no more than 8 years from the year of first registration. Right-hand drive only. A 2025 revision (CRSP) overhauled the valuation basis for duty. | Import duty 25% of CIF, excise duty 20–35% scaled by engine size, VAT 16% on (CIF + duty + excise), Import Declaration Fee (IDF) 3.5% and Railway Development Levy (RDL) 2%. Some 2025 sources cite a VAT exemption for electric vehicles. Duty is assessed on the CRSP value, not the invoice alone. | Mombasa is the primary sea port; Kisumu serves lake-region deliveries. Vehicles then move inland by road. | Original foreign logbook or registration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, KEBS / PVoC inspection certificate (e.g. from QISJ), import declaration (IDF), KRA PIN, and NTSA clearance. |
| South Africa | Used imports are restricted to specific categories — returning residents (resident abroad over 6 months), new permanent residents, diplomats, persons with disabilities, vintage vehicles over 40 years, and racing cars. Right-hand drive only; left-hand drive is prohibited unless the vehicle was first registered before January 2000. | Customs duty 25% (20% if the vehicle is over 20 years old) plus an ad valorem duty of 7–20% based on value, and 15% VAT. An ITAC import permit and an NRCS Letter of Authority (LoA) are required before shipment. | Durban is the main port, with Cape Town and Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) also used. Vehicles are registered on the eNaTIS system. | ITAC import permit, NRCS Letter of Authority, original registration or logbook, bill of lading, commercial invoice, passport or ID, and proof of residence or return. The LoA must be obtained before the vehicle ships. |
| Egypt | Used passenger cars must be no more than 3 years from the year of manufacture. Left-hand drive only. Euro 4 emissions are required (Euro 5 recommended; some sources cite Euro 5 as mandatory around 2027). Electric vehicles enter duty-free with no age cap cited. | Used vehicles carry customs duty that scales with engine size and CIF (commonly cited around 40–60% for passenger cars under the 'Arab and foreign vehicles' tariff) plus 14% VAT and development levies. Electric vehicles are exempt from customs duty (0%) and pay 14% VAT. CargoX electronic document registration has been mandatory since 1 July 2021. | Port Said and Alexandria are the main sea ports; Ain Sokhna (Sokhna) also handles containers. Vehicles are cleared and registered through the customs and traffic authorities. | Original invoice, bill of lading registered on CargoX, certificate of conformity, export certificate from the country of origin, passport, and proof of foreign residence for personal imports. All documents must match the VIN. |
| Morocco | Used vehicles must be no more than 5 years from first registration. Left-hand drive only; right-hand drive is prohibited. Euro 6 emissions required since 2023. | Customs duty commonly 10–30% (often about 17.5%) on CIF, plus 20% VAT and a 0.25% parafiscal (damage) tax. A certificate of conformity (COC) and an EX-A export declaration from the country of origin are required. | Casablanca is the main port; Tanger Med handles large container volumes and is a growing automotive gateway. | EX-A export declaration, certificate of conformity (COC), bill of lading, commercial invoice, original registration, passport, and proof of residence. Documents must match the VIN. |
| Ghana | Vehicles over 10 years from the year of manufacture face escalating 'overage' penalties (about 5% at 10–12 years, up to 50% beyond 15 years). Most importers stay under 10 years. Left-hand drive only; right-hand drive is prohibited except for diplomats. | Import duty 20% of CIF, plus VAT 15%, NHIL 2.5%, GETFund levy 2.5%, ECOWAS levy 0.5%, Special Import Levy 2%, processing fee 1% and examination fee 1%. Total commonly 30–60% of CIF. Electric vehicles get a reduced 5% duty (public-transport EVs exempt for a limited period). | The Port of Tema handles 90%+ of vehicle imports; Takoradi is the secondary port. Vehicles not cleared within about 21 days incur daily storage charges. | Bill of lading, commercial invoice, GSA conformity certificate, DVLA import permit, pre-delivery inspection (PDI) report, Tax Identification Number (TIN), valid ID, and a PVoC inspection certificate issued in China by a GSA-approved body. |
| Tanzania | The 2025 revision caps used passenger cars, SUVs and pickups at 10 years (down from 12); vehicles over 8 years attract extra excise duty, and those beyond 10 years face denial or heavy penalties. Some sources still cite 8 years as the practical cap. Right-hand drive only. Confirm the current limit before shipping — it is enforced at the port. | Import duty 25% of CIF, VAT 18% on (CIF + duty + excise), excise duty 0–25% by engine size, and a Railway Development Levy of 2% (raised from 1.5% in 2024). Vehicles over 8 years attract extra excise; electric vehicles are excise-exempt. A 2025 finance bill also added a 10% Industrial Development Levy on imports. PVoC inspection is mandatory. | Dar es Salaam is the main port; some routes transship via Mombasa. Clearance runs through the TANCIS system. | Bill of lading, commercial invoice, PVoC certificate, export certificate from the country of origin, import declaration (Form T4), passport or proof of residence. Documents must be lodged via a licensed clearing agent at least 7 days before arrival. |
| Southeast Asia | ||||
| Vietnam | Used cars must be under 5 years old from the date of manufacture — vehicles over 5 years are banned. Private used vehicles must also carry a 2-year or 50,000 km warranty (whichever comes first). | For non-ASEAN used cars the burden is heavy: a special consumption tax (SCIC) of 35–150% by engine displacement for passenger cars, plus a fixed import duty per engine band (for example about US$10,000–15,000 added on 1.0–1.5L units, or 150–200% of value). ASEAN-origin passenger cars enter at 0% under ATIGA. A 2025 tariff revision (effective 31 March 2025) cut some new-vehicle import tariffs from 64% to 32%. VAT is 10%. Confirm the current method with Vietnam Customs. | Hai Phong serves the north, Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) the south, and Da Nang the central region. Vehicles are typically containerised. | Import licence from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, original bill of lading (showing VIN, engine number, displacement, manufacture date, brand and model), customs import declaration, vehicle registration and deregistration certificate from the export country, and a roadworthiness / conformity certificate. |
| Philippines | Used vehicles must generally not exceed 5 years, though sources conflict — some cite 3 years for personal imports and 7 years under certain readings. Confirm the current limit with the Bureau of Customs before shipping. | Customs duty commonly 30% on CIF (some sources cite 40% for Japan-origin passenger cars), VAT 12% on CIF plus duty, and an ad valorem / excise tax of 15–100% by engine displacement, plus documentary stamp tax. EVs receive partial incentives. Only licensed importers may commercially import used vehicles under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (RA 10863). | Manila is the main gateway; Subic Bay and Cebu also handle shipments. Container and RoRo both used. | Import permit / PIA from the Bureau of Customs or Bureau of Import Services, commercial invoice, original bill of lading, vehicle registration documents, Certificate of Emission Compliance (CEC), and proof of ownership. |
| Thailand | Used passenger cars are prohibited (WTO notification G/MA/QR/N/THA/4; MOOC Notification 12 June 2019). Only narrow exceptions apply — used tractors for semi-trailers, used ambulances and used agricultural tractors. There is no age limit for NEW vehicles, which is what we supply. | For NEW vehicles: import duty is 0% from ASEAN under ATIGA and about 80% from non-ASEAN sources; excise tax 30–50% by vehicle type and CO2 efficiency; VAT 7%. Effective tax on a CBU passenger car can exceed 100% of CIF. EV incentives reduce excise by CO2 band. Used imports are prohibited, so no used-vehicle duty applies. | Laem Chabang is the main vehicle port serving Bangkok and central Thailand; Bangkok port and Map Ta Phut are also used. Container and RoRo. | For new / permitted vehicles: commercial invoice, bill of lading, Certificate of Conformity (TISI), customs import declaration, and an import permit only where an exception applies. Used passenger cars are generally not accepted at customs. |
| Malaysia | Used / reconditioned vehicles must be under 5 years old at import. Classic or vintage vehicles over 35 years old may be imported under a special 'Classic AP'. | Import duty about 30% for non-ASEAN passenger vehicles (ASEAN origin 0% under AFTA); excise duty 60–105% by engine capacity and vehicle type; Sales Tax (SST) 10% on (CIF + duty + excise). Total landed cost is often 2–3× CIF. Fully imported EVs enjoy import, excise and road-tax exemptions through end-2025. | Port Klang and Penang are the principal vehicle entry points; Tanjung Pelepas also handles containers. | Approved Permit (JK69 form) from MITI, passport / work permit, vehicle registration certificate, purchase invoice, insurance certificate, bill of lading, PUSPAKOM inspection report, and customs Form K1. |
| Indonesia | Used vehicles are generally prohibited (ban to protect the domestic industry). A narrow, time-limited exception exists for used EVs — commonly cited at under 5 years (some sources say up to 8 years) under the current favourable window. New vehicles face no age limit. Confirm the current rule before shipping. | Used imports are mostly prohibited. For NEW vehicles: import duty 5–50% (ASEAN FTA can reduce Thai/ASEAN origin to 0–5%), PPnBM luxury tax up to 95%+ on large engines, and 11% VAT. EVs benefit from 0% import duty and a government-borne luxury tax through December 2025 (Investment Regulation 6/2023, declaration code '87'). | Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) handles the largest share; Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) serves East Java; Batam is a free-zone entry point. | Import permit (SPI) from the Ministry of Trade, commercial invoice, bill of lading, API importer identification, technical recommendation / conformity certificate, and correct HS-code declaration. Used EVs require additional certification under the current window. |
| Myanmar | Per Ministry of Commerce Notification 1/2024 (for 2025 imports), non-commercial passenger cars must be model year 2024 or 2025 (oldest allowed: 2024). Public-service and commercial vehicles (buses, trucks) may be 2021 or newer; special vehicles (fire, ambulance) 2016 or newer. Some sources cite a general 'up to 5 years' rule — the official 2025 model-year floor is stricter, so confirm before shipping. | 2025 incentive: China-origin used vehicles enjoy 0% customs duty plus 5% VAT (on the sale price). For other origins, cited rates are customs duty 30–40% by engine, 25% commercial tax, and a 50–120% road-test registration fee by engine size (per JPCTrade). Treat all as indicative and confirm before shipping. | Yangon is the main port, handling both container and RoRo shipments. | Import licence, commercial invoice, original bill of lading, vehicle registration proof, and (for diplomatic imports) an MoFA clearance certificate. Complete and accurate paperwork avoids storage and demurrage at Yangon. |
| Russia | ||||
| Russia | Used vehicles up to 5 years old (from production date); minimum Euro 5 emission. Over 3 years needs SBKTS certification. | Over 3 yr: customs duty ~25% of CIF (under 3 yr 23% but not less than €0.5–1.5/cc). VAT 20% of (CIF + duty). Excise by engine power. Recycling (utilization) fee ~US$200–400 for used; from 1 Dec 2025 the fee is calculated by engine power (HP) — over 160 HP rises sharply. Electric vehicles: reduced duty (BEV/PHEV ~15% or duty-free to 2028 in some cases). | Overland via the Khorgos, Suifenhe and Manzhouli (Zabaykalsk) border crossings by road and rail from China. Note: Russian buyers usually search in Russian via Yandex. | SBKTS / OTTC certificate, GOST-R or EAC certificate, customs union declaration, original title, purchase invoice, bill of lading. |
| Belarus | ||||
| Belarus | No fixed upper age cap, but over 5 years faces higher tariff. Pre-2007 models need Euro 4; ABS, one front airbag and Isofix mandatory. | Individuals: duty by age and value (e.g. under 3 yr 48–54% but not less than €5.5–€20/cc by value; 3–5 yr most favourable). VAT 20% of (customs cost + duty + disposal fee). Electric vehicles: 0% duty and 0% VAT for individuals to 31 Dec 2025; from 2026 a 20,000-unit annual quota for new EVs. Legal entities pay higher rates. | Via Russia or Kazakhstan rail corridor (Astana–Minsk); sea+rail also possible. (Landlocked; EAEU member.) | Invoice, vehicle passport, export declaration, Certificate of Conformity (new cars), certified Belarusian/Russian translations. |
Figures reflect publicly available import frameworks and are provided for planning only. Age limits, duty rates, port rules and document requirements change — always confirm with the destination customs authority or a licensed clearing agent before you commit to a shipment. EZ Auto Global is not liable for changes in local regulations.
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