When importing a car to Antigua and Barbuda, adhere to these customs regulations:

Required Documents:

• Import License from the Ministry of Trade.
• Refrigerant Form from the National Ozone Office within the Ministry of Trade.
• Invoice.
• Bill of Lading.
• Environmental Levy Form.

Importation Process:

1. Prepare a Customs Declaration Form using the invoice and Bill of Lading.
2. Have the vehicle examined by a valuation officer to verify the vehicle’s cost and refrigerant type and quantity.
3. Obtain approval for the refrigerant form from the National Ozone Office and for the Environmental Levy form from the Environmental Protection Unit.
4. Submit the documents to Customs for processing and payment of duties and taxes.
5. After payment, get stamps from the Port Authority and Deep Water Harbour Transit Shed for vehicle release.

Additional Regulations:

• Right-hand drive vehicles are allowed without age restrictions.
• Returning nationals, abroad for ten years or more, may qualify for duty-free importation of one vehicle owned for at least two years.

Duties and Taxes:

• Based on the Customs Value, including cost, insurance, and shipping.
• Calculated using the applicable Tariff Code and Customs Procedure Code (CPC).

For up-to-date information and detailed procedures, consult the Customs and Excise Division of Antigua and Barbuda and relevant sources such as AAA Japan for guidance on importing cars from Japan.

Sources:

• Customs and Excise Division – Antigua and Barbuda
• AAA Japan