Import Rules, Regulations, Policies & Procedures
To Import Japan Used Cars In HK

Check all the key points related to import rules, regulations, policies, documentations, duties and taxes, inspections, restrictions, shipping ports, etc. which you should keep in mind while importing Used Cars from Japan to HK

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Hong Kong

Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

Importation of only right hand drive vehicles is allowed in Hong Kong. The registration and licensing of Left hand vehicle is not allowed in Hong Kong unless there are special conditions.

Age Restriction

The used car imported in Hong Kong must be less than 7 years old. Importation of cars over 20 years is allowed as classic cars and they need not meet Euro V emission standard.

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes In Hong Kong

Private Cars

  • For First $150,000 of the Invoice Value: 40%
  • On Remaining Amount: 115%
  • For Next $150,000 of the Invoice Value: 75%
  • For First $200,000 of the Invoice Value: 100%

Goods Vehicles, Other Than Van-Type Light Goods Vehicles (LGV)

  • On the Invoice Value: 15%

Van-type LGV Not Exceeding 1.9 Tonnes Permitted Gross Vehicle Weight

  • For First $150,000 of the Invoice Value: 33%
  • For Next $150,000 of the Invoice Value: 65%
  • On Remaining Amount: 85%

Registration Tax for Van-type LGV Exceeding 1.9 Tonnes Permitted Gross Vehicle Weight

  • On the Invoice Value: 17%

Registration Tax For Taxis, Light Buses, and Other Special Purpose Vehicles

  • On the Invoice Value: 3.7%