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.
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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 |
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MOTOR CYCLES |
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5 |
2016 |
2017 |
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CARS |
Sedans-Seating capacity not exceeding 5 persons. |
6 |
2015 |
2016 |
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Station Wagons-Seating capacity not exceeding 8 persons. |
6 |
2015 |
2016 |
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Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)-Seating capacity not exceeding 8 persons. |
6 |
2015 |
2016 |
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LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES |
Buses-Seating capacity not exceeding 8 persons |
6 |
2015 |
2016 |
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Pick Up Trucks-Unladen weight not exceeding 1,500 Kg |
6 |
2015 |
2016 |
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Pick Up Trucks, Other Small Trucks-Unladen weight 1,501-3,000 kg |
10 |
2011 |
2012 |
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Panel Vans |
10 |
2011 |
2012 |
|
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Window Vans |
10 |
2011 |
2012 |
|
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Buses-Seating capacity 9-14 persons |
10 |
2011 |
2012 |
|
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COMMERCIAL VEHICLES |
Buses-Seating capacity 15-20 persons |
12 |
2009 |
2010 |
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Buses-Seating capacity 21-30 persons |
15 |
2006 |
2007 |
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Buses-Seating capacity 31-45 persons |
20 |
2001 |
2002 |
|
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Buses-Seating capacity exceeding 46 persons |
25 |
1996 |
1997 |
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Trucks-Unladen weight 3,001Kg-6,000 Kg |
20 |
2001 |
2002 |
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Trucks-Unladen weight 6,001Kg-8,000Kg |
25 |
1996 |
1997 |
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Trucks-Unladen weight exceeding 8,000Kg |
30 |
1991 |
1992 |
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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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