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Importing a used car to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Cars 12 years or older are banned, and a vehicle surcharge built from engine size, age and value applies.

Last checked 30 October 2026Official sources

Age limit

The Ministry of Finance FAQ says vehicles 12 years or older are not permitted. The page shows no date, so confirm the limit is still current before you buy.

Vehicle surcharge

Budget 2023 lowered import duty and excise from 1 January 2023. From 1 April 2023 a revised vehicle surcharge applies. It is worked out like this:

$1,000 baseEngine size factorAge factorCIF value factor

For vehicles other than cars, range, seating or tonnage replaces engine size. Vehicles ordered and paid for before late 2022 had a transition period that has now ended.

The factor values and the current duty and VAT rates were not on the pages we could read. For a real quote, use the official Customs duty calculator.

Contact Customs

Customs and Excise Department: ced@customs.gov.vc, 784-457-2421 or 784-457-2711.

Confirm before you ship

  • We did not find the required documents, whether a licensed broker is needed, or a steering rule.
  • We did not find the surcharge factor values or current duty and VAT rates.
  • Rates change with each budget. Confirm every figure with Customs before you pay.

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