Based on the amendment to Section 6.0 of the Motor Vehicle Import Policy (Ministry Paper # 36/14),  The Trade Board Limited wishes to advise that it will continue to accept applications for motor vehicles with the model years listed in column 4 of the matrix below, until 31 March 2022. However, the following conditions must be met:

  • Invoices for these vehicles must be dated on or before 31 December 2021.
  • All approved permits will have an expiry date of 31 March 2022.
  • Vehicles must be duty paid and cleared from the wharf on or before 31 March 2022.

In light of the extension being granted, it must be noted that no requests for an extension on the expiry date of permits to facilitate shipment or clearance of motor vehicles will be granted.

CATEGORY OF VEHICLES

TYPES OF VEHICLES

APPROVED AGE LIMIT

(Years)

MODEL YEARS allowed up to 31 March 2022

MODEL YEARS allowed up to

01 April 2022- 31 March 2023

MOTOR CYCLES

  • CC Rating Below 700
  • CC Rating 700 and above, recommendation from Ministry of National Security

5

2016

2017

CARS

Sedans-Seating capacity not exceeding 5 persons.

6

2015

2016

Station Wagons-Seating capacity not exceeding 8 persons.

6

2015

2016

Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)-Seating capacity not exceeding 8 persons.

6

2015

2016

LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Buses-Seating capacity not exceeding 8 persons

6

2015

2016

Pick Up Trucks-Unladen weight not exceeding 1,500 Kg

6

2015

2016

Pick Up Trucks, Other Small Trucks-Unladen weight 1,501-3,000 kg

10

2011

2012

Panel Vans

10

2011

2012

Window Vans

10

2011

2012

Buses-Seating capacity 9-14 persons

10

2011

2012

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Buses-Seating capacity 15-20 persons

12

2009

2010

Buses-Seating capacity 21-30 persons

15

2006

2007

Buses-Seating capacity 31-45 persons

20

2001

2002

Buses-Seating capacity exceeding 46 persons

25

1996

1997

Trucks-Unladen weight 3,001Kg-6,000 Kg

20

2001

2002

Trucks-Unladen weight 6,001Kg-8,000Kg

25

1996

1997

Trucks-Unladen weight exceeding 8,000Kg

30

1991

1992

HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT

Tractors, Trailers, Fork Lifts etc.

30

1991

1992

 

Signed:    Dr. (Maj.) Hugh Blake, J.P.
Trade Administrator/CEO
The Trade Board Limited
October 27, 2021

 

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