Import Cars to Guyana from Japan

Everything you need to import a used car from Japan to Guyana — the age rule, shipping options, taxes and the vehicles currently available at a fixed One Price. No fixed age limit — other compliance rules may still apply.

Guyana Import Regulations

Shipping & Logistics

Steering: RHD ONLY. Left-Hand Drive vehicles are strictly prohibited.
Pre-Export: Mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection by Autoterminal Japan (ATJ) is required.

Customs & Costs

Customs Duty: Ranges from 10% (<=1000cc) up to 100% (>3000cc).
VAT: 14%. Tiered excise tax applies based on cc and age.
EVs: Electric vehicles are 100% exempt (0% Duty, 0% Excise, 0% VAT).

Age & Import Restrictions (CRITICAL)

Age Limits: No age limit for passenger cars (abolished in 2020; some exporters still cite 8 years, so confirm with your clearing agent). Commercial Trucks (up to 3 tons) must be under 4 years old.

Disclaimer

The import regulations, taxes, and age restrictions provided below are gathered from public internet sources for general guidance only. We do not bear any legal responsibility for the accuracy of this information. It is your sole responsibility to verify how to clear customs, homologate, and register the vehicle in your country. We are only responsible for shipping the vehicle to your requested port.

Frequently asked questions

Guyana has no fixed age limit for importing used vehicles from Japan, though other compliance and homologation rules may apply — see the regulations above.

Yes. Every order includes Japanese export de-registration, the English export certificate, marine insurance and shipping from Japan to Guyana by RORO or container. Our export team prepares the documents your customs broker needs.

Each vehicle ships with the original Japanese auction sheet, our own inspection report with photos, and the export certificate. Mileage and condition are stated as recorded at the Japanese auction.