Qatar – One Roof Autos

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Qatar

Year Restrictions

Max. 5 Years Old

Destination Port

Doha

Time of Shipment

20-29 Days (Container)

Vessel Schedule

Weekly (Container)

Shipping Line

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Inspection

Fahes

Shipping Ports:

Port Doha is the principal port of the country.

Age Restriction:

Vehicles more than 5 years old are not allowed to be import in the country.

Left-Hand Drive Vehicles:

Left Hand Drive vehicles are allowed to be import in the country.

Inspection

All vehicles must be registered annually and once they are three years old they must pass an annual inspection in order to renew the vehicle’s registration (Istimara). The test is intended to ensure that vehicles on the road are roadworthy and safe to drive. Vehicle inspections are carried out by Woqod Vehicles Inspection (FAHES).

Documents Required:

Proof of ownership at origin
Original Import Manifest
Registration Certificate
Insurance Policy
Purchase or Sales Invoice
Original Bill of Lading (OBL)

Duties and Taxes:

A 5% customs duty is charged on the value of the vehicle identified on the price on the Purchase or Sales Invoice value or its depreciated value and is determined at the discretion of the Customs Officer in charge.