Based on the amendment to Section 6.0 of the Motor Vehicle Import Policy (Ministry Paper # 36/14), The Trade Board Limited wishes to advise that it will continue to accept import permit applications for motor vehicles with the model years listed in column four (4) until January 31, 2025.However, all approved permits will have an expiry date of March 31, 2025, which must be duty paid and cleared from the wharf on or before March 31, 2025. Please note that the following condition must be met:
- Invoices for these vehicles must be dated on or before December 31, 2024.
In light of the extension being granted, it must be noted that no requests for extensions on the expiry date of permits to facilitate shipment or clearance of motor vehicles after March 31, 2025will be granted.
CATEGORY OF VEHICLES |
TYPES OF VEHICLES |
APPROVED AGE LIMIT
(Years) |
Cut-off date for import permit applications for the respective
MODEL YEARS below is:
January 31 , 2025 |
Cut-off date for import permit applications for the respective
MODEL YEARS below is:
January 31, 2026 |
MOTOR CYCLES |
- CC Rating Below 700
- CC Rating 700 and above, recommendation from Ministry of National Security
|
5 |
2019 |
2020 |
CARS |
Sedans-Seating capacity not exceeding 5 persons. |
6 |
2018 |
2019 |
Station Wagons-Seating capacity not exceeding 8 persons. |
6 |
2018 |
2019 |
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)-Seating capacity not exceeding 8 persons. |
6 |
2018 |
2019 |
LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES |
Buses-Seating capacity not exceeding 8 persons |
6 |
2018 |
2019 |
Pick Up Trucks-Unladen weight not exceeding 1,500 Kg |
6 |
2018 |
2019 |
Pick Up Trucks, Other Small Trucks-Unladen weight 1,501-3,000 kg |
10 |
2014 |
2015 |
Panel Vans |
10 |
2014 |
2015 |
Window Vans |
10 |
2014 |
2015 |
Buses-Seating capacity 9-14 persons |
10 |
2014 |
2015 |
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES |
Buses-Seating capacity 15-20 persons |
12 |
2012 |
2013 |
Buses-Seating capacity 21-30 persons |
15 |
2009 |
2010 |
Buses-Seating capacity 31-45 persons |
20 |
2004 |
2005 |
Buses-Seating capacity exceeding 46 persons |
25 |
1999 |
2000 |
Trucks-Unladen weight 3,001Kg-6,000 Kg |
20 |
2004 |
2005 |
Trucks-Unladen weight 6,001Kg-8,000Kg |
25 |
1999 |
2000 |
Trucks-Unladen weight exceeding 8,000Kg |
30 |
1994 |
1995 |
HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT |
Tractors, Trailers, Fork Lifts etc. |
30 |
1994 |
1995 |
NB: Please note that motor vehicles under special import licence must notbe of a model year older than 2015.
Signed: Dr. (Maj. Ret ’d) Hugh Blake
Trade Administrator/CEO
November 8, 2024 |
