Dominica Import Regulations
Shipping LineCNC JAPAN(ECL)
Currency Eastern Caribbean Dollar
DocumentsInvoice, Original Bill of Lading, Asycuda BOL...
Age Restrictions
Age limitation maximum 5 years old.
Right-Hand Drive Vehicles
Importation of right hand drive vehicles is allowed.
Inspection
No inspection required.
Documents Required for Import Customs Clearance
- Original Certificate of title and registration
- Original purchase or Commercial Invoice
- Original Bill Of Lading (BOL)
- Asycuda Bill of Lading from Shipping Agent
- Original driver's license
- Bill of Sale
- Foreign Registration papers
- Export documents
- Insurance Policy & Certificate
- Police Certificate of Registration
- Dominican consular invoice, stamped by the Dominican consulate
- Proof of Payment (Bank Wire Transfer, Paypal etc)
- Cancelation Certificate (Japan)
Duty and Taxes
- Import Duty- 40% of the customs value.
- Customs Service Charge (CSC) - 3% of the customs value.
- Environmental Surcharges- $3,000 per unit on motor vehicles manufactured five years or more, otherwise 1% of the customs value for vehicles manufactured less than five years.
- Excise Tax- 28% of the customs value plus the import duty plus the customs service charge.
*Exemption is given on vehicles purchased by Diplomats.
- Value Added Tax (VAT) - 15% on customs value plus import duty plus customs service charge plus the excise tax.
- Registration and proof of ownership.
Shipping to Dominica
- Most common shipping method is Ro/Ro and Vessel Schedule is done monthly.
- Duration 24-34 days.
- Shipping port is Roseau.
Procedure to clear a vehicle from Customs
- A Broker/Tariff Clerk will assess an IM 4 Customs Declaration utilizing ASYCUDA accompanied by the invoice, bill of Lading and other supporting documents.
- Once the declaration has been assessed, proceed to a Customs Cashier with a copy of the Assessment Notice to pay the duties and taxes and obtain a receipt.
- After payment, the declaration will be electronically assigned to Valuation and an examining officer. The declaration and supporting documents will then be verified as well as a physical examination of the vehicle.
- After examination, the officer will clear the declaration and print a release order. The system will notify the Broker/Tariff Clerk that the declaration has been released by customs. Proceed to location where the vehicle is located to pick up release order from examiner then present to DASPA for delivery.
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