FOR PASSENGER VEHICLES: PRIVATE (P) OR HIRED (H)

The individual in whose name the vehicle is to be imported and registered, must first obtain an Import Licence from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Port of Spain, to facilitate importing the used vehicle of their choice. Please contact our office for assistance and guidelines in preparing your Import Licence application.

All vehicles must be less than five (4) years old from the date of manufacture, upon arrival into Trinidad & Tobago. For vehicles destined to be used as taxis, these units must be less than 3 years from the date of manufacture. Importing a used Maxi Taxi, though allowed, must also be less than five (4) years old from the date of manufacture, but requires a Special Approval from the Transport Commissioner. Please contact our office for further details.

The applicant must advise the Ministry of Trade and Industry of their B.I.R. (Board of Inland Revenue) File number.

The imported vehicle must be right hand drive.

The imported vehicle must not be fitted with a diesel engine.

The refrigerant used in the vehicle's air-conditioning system must be made known prior to importation.

No change of ownership of the imported vehicle can be effected within a three year period, from the date of registration. The imported vehicle cannot be disposed of without prior approval of the Minister of Enterprise, Development and Foreign Affairs.

FOR LIGHT & HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS

The Company or individuals who trade as a Sole Proprietor, in whose name the vehicle is to be imported and registered, must first obtain an Import Licence from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Port of Spain, to facilitate importing the used truck of their choice. Please contact our office for assistance and guidelines in preparing your Import Licence application.

The applicant must advise the Ministry of Trade and Industry of their B.I.R. (Board of Inland Revenue) File number.

Copies and originals of the Company's B.I.R. number as well as the Company's registration certificate, must be submitted along with the import Licence application. A covering letter, introducing the company and the reasons for the need to import the required vehicle, must also be submitted.

Contract letters may be required.

All units must be less than seven (7) years old from the date of manufacture, upon arrival into Trinidad & Tobago.

Vehicles exceeding 15 tons (15,240 kgs) will require a Special Approval by the Ministry of Works & Transport - Transport Board Approval, before shipment to Trinidad & Tobago.

All vehicles should be right hand drive.

The air-conditioning system must be made known prior to importation.

Please contact us for clarification of the terms stated above, or for any assistance in you or your company's application for any import licences, relevant to used vehicle imports.

The above information is provided only as a guide to our customers and is compiled using guidelines provided by the Ministry of Trade and Industry and is subject change by the Ministry of Trade and Industry wirhout prior notice.