Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Madagascar
Year Restrictions
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Destination Port
Tamatave (Toamasina)
Time of Shipment
RoRo ( 34-44 Days)
Vessel Schedule
RoRo (Monthly)
Shipping Line
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Inspection
BSC or CTN
Shipping Ports:
The port for importation of vehicles in Madagascar is Port of Tamatave (Toamasina)
Left-Hand Drive Vehicles:
Importation of left-hand drive vehicles is permitted in the country.
Documents Required:
Original certificate of title and registration
Original commercial/purchase invoice
Driver's license
Bill of Lading (BOL)
International insurance policy (green card)
Taxation in Madagascar:
French cooperants must pay duties as follows:
Approximately 59percent of the CIF value of the shipment is required if the registration papers have been in the name of the shipper for more than 1 year.
Approximately 118percent of the CIF value of the shipment if the registration papers have been in the name of the shipper for less than 1 year.
Private individuals or companies must be duties as follows:
No duties are required if the registration papers have been in the name of the shipper for more than 1 year (private individuals or companies).
Approximately 118percent of the CIF value of the shipment is required if the registration papers have been in the name of the shipper for less than 1 year.
Other important points:
It is important for the shipper to be present in Madagascar before the arrival of the vehicle.
Exemption from duties is given to diplomats on cars or motorbikes. If the car is sold in Madagascar, then a tax is paid upon departure (approx. 75peccent of CIF value).
When household goods and a motor vehicle are in the same container, demurrage charges are to be expected as the Customs procedure generally takes longer to complete.