What is the age restriction on imported cars in Barbados?

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

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

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 Barbados market.

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

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

Can I import a Japanese car to Barbados?

Japanese cars can be imported in Barbados through its seaports.

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Kizuizi cha Mwaka

The vehicle should not be older than 4 years and the mileage should be less than 50,000km

Bandari ya Kusafirishia

Bridgetown

Muda wa Kusafirisha

4 to 6 weeks

(can vary)

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Onyesha Zaidi

Sheria na Kanuni za Kuagiza Magari ya Kutumika katika Barbados

Age Restriction

There is no age restriction on used cars for import in Barbados.

Left/Right-hand Drive Vehicle

All the vehicles imported from Japan must be Right-Hand Drive (RHD)

Inspection Policy

In Barbados, there is no inspection required for imported cars.

Import Duties and Taxes

Import Duty

As a CARICOM member and in compliance with the Common External Tariff, Barbados applies a 45% rate on used buses.

Excise tax

Motor buses (H.S. 87.03) with 1800cc engines and chargeable over $45,000 incur a 120% excise tax.

Goods transport buses (H.S. 87.04) are taxed as follows:

Gross weight ≤ 5 tonnes and chargeable value ≤ $45,000: 62.77% excise tax

Gross weight ≤ 5 tonnes and chargeable value > $45,000: 80.16% excise tax

Gross weight > 5 tonnes: 10% excise tax

VAT:

A 17.5 % value-added tax is applied for used buses imported into Barbados.

Environmental Levy:

A 1% environmental levy, amounting to $1000, is imposed. Containers with used buses experience a 0.75% levy through the CIF value.

Documentation Required on Vehicle Import

Valid Passport

Inventory

Original B/L copy or Express Release forms.

Condition: Donor motor buses are imported.

Bill of Lading

Commercial Invoice

Title and Registration Certificate

Importing a used Bus also requires the owner’s log book, insurance policy, and period, plus any other documents that testify to the active period of ownership.

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Found a good car at a fair price. The website could improve on listing details and providing more vehicle history.

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Jul 20, 2024

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Jul 20, 2024

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Jul 20, 2024

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Mercedes Benz C-CLASS

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Jul 09, 2024

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Nissan X-TRAIL

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Jul 09, 2024

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Toyota PROBOX VAN

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May 12, 2026

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Toyota VOXY

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May 12, 2026

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Toyota ALPHARD

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May 11, 2026

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Toyota VOXY

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May 11, 2026

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