Procedure for Importing a Vehicle

[scotty_buttons]

Glad to know it's coming along ok so far.. hope u get some feedback regarding the process after clearing.
Has anyone ordered from autotrader.co.uk? any if you;re buying from a private seller? what specific documents would I need from a private seller in the UK? It's not from a dealer? Apart from the invoice, would they have access to a Bill of Lading, Deregistration Certificate and Year Of Manufacture certificate? or is it a different process in the UK

[napster16]

Okay, posting this once, and once alone....

Japanese RoRo Import Process:-

1. You have to pay cash to remit payment to supplier via wire transfer, they will give you all the bank info to a US account
UPDATE: Due to the Japanese knowing our USD shortage, they allow you to wire Japanese Yen (which is easier to obtain from the bank)

2. Request a reserve for the US at the bank
N/A if wiring Yen

3 Wait for package with original invoice, bill of lading (2), japan certified copy, english certified copy, certificate of deregistration
-Ask then to send via DHL express and email, so you get it faster (get a good rep who would be willing to scan and send the documents)

4. Get your import license (Ministry of Trade- Maritime Building, Barataria) -Owner has to go in person

5. When it reaches the port, they'll call the number provided to them
Usually takes 6-8 weeks

6. (i) Go to banker's insurance which is located in the building next to licensing office (Heart and Chest Association compound) to obtain day insurance, just follow the sign labeled "insurance".
(ii) Clear the car out of the port

7. Collect whatever forms you need to register the vehicle from licensing office any day before. It is a green form/ leaflet. Make sure it is the correct form and read the form headings

8. Drive to TTBS at the VMCOTT compound next to Barataria exit of the Beetham.
Tires are checked, no problem. (you can arrange for yourself to pay 100.00 fee before hand, so you can just drive up to the inspection and drive out when finished).

9. Return to Licensing office, take the vehicle to the pit closest to 'REGISTRATION'. To reach there you drive into the main entrance and head down to the end of the car park and drive to the back of the compound, behind the main building. keep driving and you will see the pit.

10. Fill out engine and chassis number

11. Carry forms to the office named "roll on roll off".

12. The officer there will check and see if you have all documents (all original customs docs, invoice, certificates, tax receipt and etc.). Note: have a photocopy of your DP, Import License ready.

13. In the same 'registration' department, go to the cashier, pay $120 registration fee, and wait for your number. (It will be on a little receipt, be careful not to lose.)

14. After collecting this, insure the vehicle and get license plate and alarm system etc.

15. Return 3 working days after to collect the certified copy. (call beforehand)


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[Immortal24]

Thanks Napster16, I like how u were detailed where to drive etc. My broker has all the original documents to clear the vehicle from the port. Would he have to give me it back ? Also, are we allowed to drive the vehicle without a D plate from customs to vemcott and back ?

[unikit911]

Anyone has any idea of what is the procedure and cost for importing a 2.7l diesel van from uk valued at approx $15000£

[napster16]

Thanks Napster16, I like how u were detailed where to drive etc. My broker has all the original documents to clear the vehicle from the port. Would he have to give me it back ? Also, are we allowed to drive the vehicle without a D plate from customs to vemcott and back ?

Most brokers handle everything for you. Mine even drive the vehicle for inspection etc. I don't want to advise illegal practice.... but some take a chance and drive without D-plates. The law is that you have to get a cover note... If it takes 3 days to complete the process and you want to take the vehicle home, you have to get a cover note for each day (and no, you can't get it for all 3 days, it's a daily thing)

[Grip]

I was wondering if I import a car for parts if I would still have to pay the MVT on the engine?

[ALIS]

Good points napster, some a lil bit off though, but all in all, thats about the run of things.....

[Immortal24]

Well this week for sure I'll know the inside and out of clearing a vehicle and will be meticulous in my description to all. I'll share the full procedure from where you park to which line you join, everything !

[Morpheus]

Thanks a lot in advance Prince and good luck...

[Immortal24]

Did u know u can track the vessel your car is in inline for free and up to date by a few minutes !

[scotty_buttons]

Well this week for sure I'll know the inside and out of clearing a vehicle and will be meticulous in my description to all. I'll share the full procedure from where you park to which line you join, everything !

Great man. Appreciated a lot!

[Tech Guy]

Well this week for sure I'll know the inside and out of clearing a vehicle and will be meticulous in my description to all. I'll share the full procedure from where you park to which line you join, everything !

Ok thank you in advance prince2424 and don't forget the pics ok thanks man would really love to get that info.

[Immortal24]

Ok will do. Looking at next week now.

[Tech Guy]

Prince2424 u got tru bro hope to hear from you soon .

[Chris24Bauer]

Great post thanks!!!!!

[Tech Guy]

Prince2424 u got tru bro hope to hear from you soon .

[Immortal24]

Got the car since Tuesday and should go sometime this week to register .

[Tech Guy]

Got the car since Tuesday and should go sometime this week to register .

Ok cool bro u will fill me in on d info when u complete everything ok thank you.

[Immortal24]

Ok, I went vemcott today. Your broker would have paid the $100 at FCB and given u the deposit slip and the forms. When the guy finishes looking at ur tyres and chassis no. He gives u a form. You take this form upstairs and the person complets another form for you to take to licensing office.
I then went to licensing office straight to the pit and line up. Get the motor vehicle worthiness form and complete. Take to te cashier and pay $251.50. Take the receipt chit and attach to the road worthiness form and give the person in the office by the pit.
Wait and have the vehicle inspected. Note the road worthiness can be done before u get the vehicle. When u finish park ur vehicle and go back to main building. Put together your original documents - bill of lading, caricom inv, receipts from customs and other documents, vemcott letter, import license, export certificate from japen, insurance cert etc.must go in a order and folded. Give to the person. Check back in a few days in a folder. Go to casher and pay the $120. You will see ur insurance cert and the chit with ur number !!!

[Tech Guy]

Thanks bro.

[napster16]

Anyone aware if its possible to use an import license obtained in Tobago and import the vehicle to Trinidad's Port ?

[Jet]

Anyone aware if its possible to use an import license obtained in Tobago and import the vehicle to Trinidad's Port ?

Yes once u live tobago the vehicle main port of arrival will be tnt after is cleard of tnt port u carry it tobago.

[mazdanavisport]

any reviews on anyone importing a vehicle from tradecarview

[Tech Guy]

Bumppp

[jaya0789]

Anyone ever experience the port losing vehicle keys? If you did can u tell me what can be done and if this is some sort of racket?

[black start]

Inside for some info

[jayfost]

Great Info ...bump

[nightcrawler]

Anybody order from beforward.jp

[jayfost]

Is it true that if i ship a car and register it as H i pay less MVT VAT and Duty

[hustla_ambition101]

Is it true that if i ship a car and register it as H i pay less MVT VAT and Duty

Yes on the flip side insurance for taxis are higher than p