• Cars imported should not be more than 5 years old.
• Pickups should not be more than 6 years.
• For motorcycles - Five(5) years
• Trucks, Trailers, and other heavy-duty equipment can be 30 years old.
• Special purpose vehicles such as Ambulance, Fire Brigade, and Town cars, vehicles modified for physically challenged people should not be more than 10 years of age.

Buses used for the transportation of passengers

 Seating Capacity

  Age Limit

  15 - 29

  Twelve (12) years

  30 - 44

  Fourteen (14) years

  45 & over

  Twenty (20) years

For Trucks used for the transportation of cargo

  Loading Capacity

  Age Limit

  3,000 - 4000 kg

  Fifteen (15) years

  4001 - 8000 kg

  Fourteen (14) years

  Over 8000 kg

  Twenty-Five (25) years

  For other heavy-duty commercial equipment - Thirty (30) years

The importation of right-hand drive vehicles is allowed in Jamaica.

Kingston

• Import license issued by the Trade Board Limited, which authorizes the importation of the motor vehicle.
• Title The document issued by the Government of the country where the vehicle was purchased, to the owner of the vehicle.
• Two identification proofs such as Passport, Driver's license, and Nation Identification.
• Bill of Lading:- It should contain necessary information about the vehicle, date of landing, and the port of entry.
• Invoice:- An invoice from the supplier is necessary for all vehicle importation.
• Bill of Sight:- It contains details regarding the imported motor vehicle. It is a Customs certified document, prepared and signed by the dealer.
• Tax Compliance:- It will be issued by the Tax Administration Certificate Services Department.
• Odometer inspection statement.
• Import Entry (C87):- This import document should be presented to Customs by the broker and should contain all the details involving the vehicle, importer name, shipping information, and the responsibilities.
• Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN):- A nine-digit unique identification number obtained from the Revenue Board.
• Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC):- A document obtained from the Revenue Board as proof that certifies that payments Certificate of tax liabilities and wage-related statutory deductions are up-to-date.
• Simplified Administrative Document (eSad):- This is the electronic document on which all the particulars of the motor vehicle/cycle, the name of the importer, shipping information, and the Customs duties are recorded. It is completed by the Customs Broker and submitted to Customs. Only a licensed Customs Broker should complete this form

• Import duty of 10-40 percent, varies depending upon the commodity being imported.
• General Consumption Tax (GCT):- It is applicable on all items except for Zero-rated and Exempted items. Current Rates: 17.5 percent on used vehicles.
• Special Consumption Tax (SCT):- It is applicable to only some petroleum products. SCT rates vary depending on the item.
• Common External Tariff (CET):- The rate of CET varies depending on the vehicle being imported. Current CET: 20 percent on Cars and Pick-ups whereas for Trucks, Vans and Buses CET is 10 percent.
• Environmental Levy (ENVL):- This will be applicable to all items that will have an impact on the environment. The rate for ENVL is 0.5 percent and is calculated on the CIF value.

After paying the required fee and clearing the vehicle at the Revenue Service Centre or Tax Collectorate, Motor Vehicle Examination Depot should certify the vehicle with a Certificate of Fitness to indicate that the vehicle matches with Jamaican standards.

 For registering the vehicle, a Certificate of Fitness with the import entry documentation is required. The documents should be taken to the Revenue Service Center/ Tax Collectorate to register the vehicle and other purposes.

• Every three years, Jamaica’s residents or returning Individuals can import up to two motor vehicles; one motorcar and one light commercial vehicle or any two light commercial vehicles.
•  Proof of immigration status such as a Work Permit must be shown by Non-Jamaicans.
•  Returning residents may import an older car if they have owned the vehicle for at least 6 months and are approved by the Trade Board.
•  A warranty of 90 days is required if the buyer wants to sell the used vehicle.
•  Importing of special/classic/limited-edition cars requires a special license issued by Trade Board with a support application from the Jamaican Classic Car Club.
•  The importation of motor vehicles that are considered to be in a damaged or salvaged state is PROHIBITED.
•  The importation of the following also requires a permit from the Trade Board Ltd. 
• Motorcycles; 
• Pick-up & Truck Cabs; 
• Pick-up Beds