Before you order
Vehicle import regulations by country
Age limits, shipment times and customs notes for each destination port we ship to. Always confirm the latest rules with your local authority before ordering.
Asia
Sri Lanka
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMBANTOTA | Subject to current import policy | 14–21 days | Used-vehicle imports are tightly regulated and periodically restricted. Confirm the current import policy and duty structure before ordering. RHD. |
Africa
Botswana
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURBAN | No age limit | 35–45 days (via Walvis Bay/Durban + inland) | No age cap. RHD. |
Burundi
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAR ES SALAAM | No age limit | 40–50 days (via Dar es Salaam + inland) | No age cap. RHD. Inland transit via Tanzania. |
DR Congo
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAR ES SALAAM | No age limit | 35–45 days | No age cap. RHD. Entry via Matadi, or via Dar es Salaam for the east. |
Kenya
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOMBASA | Under 8 years | 25–30 days | Maximum 8 years from year of first registration. RHD only. Pre-export roadworthiness inspection (QISJ) is mandatory. |
Madagascar
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMATAVE | No age limit | 25–30 days | No age cap. RHD. Port: Toamasina. |
Malawi
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAR ES SALAAM | No age limit | 35–45 days (via Dar es Salaam/Beira + inland) | No age cap; duty rises with vehicle age. RHD. |
Mauritius
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT-LOUIS | Under 4 years | 20–25 days | Cars must be under 4 years old at import. RHD. Pre-shipment inspection required. |
Mozambique
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAPUTO | No age limit | 28–35 days | No age cap; duty increases with vehicle age. RHD. |
Namibia
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURBAN | No age limit | 30–40 days | No age cap for Namibia-registered use. RHD. Note SACU resale restrictions. |
Rwanda
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAR ES SALAAM | No age limit | 35–45 days (via Mombasa/Dar es Salaam + inland) | No age cap; older vehicles attract higher duty and environmental levy. RHD. |
Tanzania
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAR ES SALAAM | No age limit | 28–32 days | No maximum age, but vehicles over 10 years attract higher excise duty. RHD. Pre-shipment inspection required. |
Uganda
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOMBASA | No age limit | 30–40 days (via Mombasa + inland) | No hard age cap, but a significant environmental levy applies to vehicles over 8 years. RHD. |
Zambia
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAR ES SALAAM | No age limit | 35–45 days (via Dar es Salaam + inland) | No age cap; higher surtax applies to older vehicles. RHD. |
Zimbabwe
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURBAN | Under 10 years (most categories) | 35–50 days (via Durban/Beira + inland) | Imports of vehicles older than 10 years are restricted for many categories. RHD. Confirm the current Statutory Instrument. |
Caribbean
Bahamas
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASSAU | Under 10 years (recommended) | 35–45 days | Older vehicles attract substantially higher duty. RHD permitted. Port: Nassau. |
Guyana
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGETOWN | Under 8 years | 38–48 days | Cars typically must be under 8 years old. RHD. Port: Georgetown. |
Jamaica
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINGSTON | Cars under 5 years; commercial under 10 years | 35–45 days | Strict age limits — motor cars max 5 years, light commercials max 10 years. Import licence required. RHD. |
Trinidad and Tobago
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT OF SPAIN | Cars under 3 years | 38–48 days | Foreign-used cars must generally be under 3 years old; an import permit is required. RHD. |
Europe
Ireland
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUBLIN | No age limit | 35–45 days | No age cap. VRT and CO2 charges apply on registration. RHD — Japanese vehicles suit Ireland. |
United Kingdom
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ports | No age limit | 35–45 days | No age cap. IVA test and registration required. RHD. |
Oceania
New Zealand
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON | No age limit | 12–18 days | No age cap, but emissions and frontal-impact standards plus entry certification apply. RHD. |
Papua New Guinea
| Destination port | Age limit | Shipment time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT MORESBY | No age limit | 14–21 days | No hard age cap. RHD. |