What is the age restriction on imported cars in Malawi?

Vehicles should not be older than 25 years in order for them to be imported in Malawi.

Do I need a license from the government to import cars in Malawi

No. There is no requirement for a license by the government. However, you need to obtain an import approval for both the importation of the automobile and the supply of the automobile within the Malawi market.

How much car import tax must I pay when importing a vehicle from Japan to Malawi?

Taxes and duties applied depend upon the country of origin. If the vehicle originates from a country with a free trade agreement with Malawi, such as Japan, then only a 10% tax is charged.

Can I import a Japanese car to Malawi?

Japanese cars can be imported in Malawi through its seaports.

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Règlement d'importation

Restriction d'année

Aucune restriction

Port d'expédition

Dar es salaam

Délai d'expédition

4 to 5 weeks

(can vary)

Pre-shipment inspection

Règles et règlements d'importation de voitures d'occasion en Malawi

Age Limit

There is no age limit on used car import to Malawi.

Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

Import of right-hand drive vehicles is permitted in Malwai. There is an exception for the import of special vehicles such as ambulances or fire engines.

Inspection

No road-worthiness inspection is required to import cars from Japan to Malawi.

Import Duties and Taxes on Used Cars in Malawi

Engine size up to 2000cc

Import duty - 25%

Excise duty - 15%

VAT - 16.5%

Engine size 2000 - 2500cc

Import duty - 25%

Excise duty - 16.5%

VAT - 30%

Engine size 2500cc - 3000cc

Import duty - 25%

Excise duty - 40%

VAT - 16.5%

Engine size 3000cc or above

Import duty - 25%

Excise duty - 50%

VAT - 16.5%

Minibus holding more than 10 people

Import duty - 25%

Excise duty - Nil%

VAT - 16.5%

Trucks under 3 Ton

Import duty - 10%

Excise duty - 5%

VAT - 16.5%

Documents Required for Import of Vehicle in Malawi

Original Bill of Lading
Copy of client’s work contract
Original Certificate of Title and Registration
Driver’s license and International Insurance Policy
Commercial invoice
Letter of authentication
ID copy

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Small Sedan	Small Sedan	Medium Sedan	Large Sedan	Small SUV	Mini Bus / Van	Mini Bus / Van	Medium SUV	Large SUV	Micro Bus	Others
Size - CBM	0-9.99	10-11.99	12-12.99	13-13.99	14-14.99	15-15.99	16-16.99	17-17.99	18-25.99	26 & Over
Delivery to Kasumulu	$590	$610	$650	$700	$730	$810	$855	$945	$1,075	ASK
Delivery to Songwe	$660	$680	$720	$770	$800	$880	$925	$1,015	$1,045	ASK
Delivery to Lilongwe	$890	$920	$970	$1,040	$1,090	$1,195	$1,265	$1,380	$1,535	ASK
Delivery to Blantyre	$1,010	$1,040	$1,090	$1,160	$1,210	$1,315	$1,385	$1,500	$1,655	ASK

Small Sedan

Medium Sedan

Large Sedan

Small SUV

Mini Bus / Van

Medium SUV

Large SUV

Micro Bus

Others

Size - CBM

0-9.99

10-11.99

12-12.99

13-13.99

14-14.99

15-15.99

16-16.99

17-17.99

18-25.99

26 & Over

Delivery to Kasumulu

$590

$610

$650

$700

$730

$810

$855

$945

$1,075

ASK

Delivery to Songwe

$660

$680

$720

$770

$800

$880

$925

$1,015

$1,045

ASK

Delivery to Lilongwe

$890

$920

$970

$1,040

$1,090

$1,195

$1,265

$1,380

$1,535

ASK

Delivery to Blantyre

$1,010

$1,040

$1,090

$1,160

$1,210

$1,315

$1,385

$1,500

$1,655

ASK

Advance Payments in Malawi

From the reservation date, our customers have up to three working days to make the full payment. In case the payment is not received, the reservation will be canceled. The shipping procedure of the vehicle begins after receiving 70% or more of the payment. In case of partial deposit (70%), customers must pay the remaining amount within five working days after the ship has left the departure port. In case of failure to make the payment on time, the vehicle could be resold and your deposit confiscated to cover the damage caused. Please make sure to plan your finances accordingly before placing an order as SAT Japan will not be responsible for any complaints.

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Mercedes Benz C-CLASS

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Aug 13, 2026

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Mercedes Benz C-CLASS

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Aug 13, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

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Toyota PROBOX VAN

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Aug 13, 2026

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Restriction d'année

Port d'expédition

Délai d'expédition

Pre-shipment inspection

Règles et règlements d'importation de voitures d'occasion en Malawi

Age Limit

Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

Inspection

Import Duties and Taxes on Used Cars in Malawi

Documents Required for Import of Vehicle in Malawi

Estimated Clearing & Delivery Charges From Dar es Salaam Port

Advance Payments in Malawi

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