Process and Documentation to Import a Motor Vehicle into Trinidad & Tobago

Guidelines to follow while importing used into Trinidad :-

Shipping Port :-
Port for shipment of vehicles to Trinidad is Port of Spain.

Age Restriction :- Cars should not be more than 4 years old. For vehicles to be used as taxis, they must not more than 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Right-Hand Drive :-
Right Hand Used cars can be imported only with a valid import license. Car should not be fitted with a diesel engine.

Inspection :-
No specific Roadworthiness inspection is required on import of used vehicles.

Required Documents while importation :-

• Four copies of Customs Declaration Form (C82 Form)
• CARICOM Area Invoice (this is provided by the supplier and is necessary for any goods entering the CARICOM region).
• Supplier’s Invoice
• Bill of Lading (BOL)
• Import License
• Deregistration Certificate:- The certificate must have manufacturing date, engine number and chassis number that match the vehicles.
• Original Passport

Import Tax Rates :-

1. up to 1599cc :-
   • 25%
   • 15%
2. 1600cc to 2000cc
   • 35%
   • 15%
3. 2001cc to 3000cc
   • 40%
   • 15%
4. 3000cc and above
   • 45%
   • 15%

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