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

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 UAE

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in UAE

Age Restriction

The manufacturing date of a car should not be more than four years old.

Left Hand-Drive vehicle

Importation of only left-hand drive vehicles is allowed in the U.A.E. Even though one can also import a right-hand drive vehicle, but the vehicle won’t get register, hence one cannot use it on the roads of the U.A.E.

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes In UAE

Vehicles imported in Iran subjected to duties and taxes. Importation of vehicles by diplomats can be duty-free with exemption from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of UAE

Used Cars Import Documentation in UAE

  • Original Bill of lading:- It should include make, model, chassis number, engine number, color and type of car.
  • Export certificates issued by the Traffic Department (Title of ownership) Purchase/Commercial/Proforma Invoice
  • Copy of Passport
  • U.A.E residence permit or visa page copy (endorsed on passport)
  • Authority letter (will be obtained by client upon arrival in Dubai)
  • The Name in the Title of ownership of the car should be the same as that mentioned in the visa
  • Report on Car Condition from load port
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Insurance Certificate