Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Bahrain

• Year Restrictions

  Not More Than 5 Year

• Destination Port

  Bahrain

• Time of Shipment

  22-31 Days

• Vessel Schedule

  Weekly

• Shipping Line

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• Inspection

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Importing A Vehicle:

• Valid insurance is required.
• The shipper must arrange to obtain the Central Population Registration (CPR) card through the employer’s Human Resources department; once the CPR is obtained, the shipper may obtain a temporary license plate.
• Vehicles should not be shipped with a full gasoline tank.
• The shipper should obtain vehicle insurance directly from an insurance company.
• An ocean freight shipment can be cleared without a Residence Permit with a deposit payable at clearance; the deposit amount will be refunded
upon the Residence Permit is stamped, which takes approximately 2 weeks (non-citizens).

Documents Required:

• Original or express release Bill of Lading (OBL)
• Commercial Invoice for new vehicle
• Vehicle Insurance Certificate
• A copy of the vehicle details prepared by the Customs Port
• Certificate of Ownership or Export Certificate from country of origin
• Car Condition Report
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Diplomat)
• Identification Card
• Residence Permit for at least 18 months (Non-citizens)