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RHD sourcing
Japanese domestic (JDM) right-hand-drive cars matched to left-hand-traffic roads.
Japanese used cars for Jamaica
6-year car cap (10 years returning resident). Licence first, then ship to Kingston.
Jamaica is RHD. Jamaica Customs / Trade Board (effective 6 Nov 2019): motor cars (sedan ≤5 seats, wagon/SUV ≤8 seats) maximum 6 years at importation. Returning residents may import up to 10 years (vehicle in their possession at least 6 months) with a Trade Board licence before arrival. Light commercials have higher age caps.
KMC JAPAN will not load a 7-year passenger car on the general rule. Get the Trade Board motor-vehicle import licence before the vessel sails. Returning residents still pay duty — the extra years are an age concession, not a duty exemption.
KMC JAPAN will not load a 7-year passenger car on the general rule. Get the Trade Board motor-vehicle import licence before the vessel sails. Returning residents still pay duty — the extra years are an age concession, not a duty exemption.
Sourcing for Jamaica
Licence before sailing
A Kingston arrival without a Trade Board licence is a storage problem, not a clearance plan.
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Pre-export checks
Auction sheet review plus the inspection your destination actually requires.
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Port routing
Kingston is the Japan used-car port; Montego Bay is secondary.
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6-year car cap
Trade Board licence before arrival. Returning-resident 10-year path is separate and documented.
6 yr
Car age cap (10 years returning resident)
10-14
Typical weeks Japan to Kingston process
JCA
Duty and GCT — no RR duty holiday
Jamaica import rules.
Year rule: Cars max 6 years (returning residents 10 years).
Confirm inspection, taxes, and documents before you bid.
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How we export to Jamaica
Commercial sequence — legal detail stays on the regulation page.
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Trade Board licence
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Confirm age 6 (or 10 RR)
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Ship to Kingston
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JCA
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ITA fitness and plates
Importing to Jamaica - Quick Overview
Shipping
From Japan to Kingston, Montego Bay
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Rate depends on the unit and sailing — not a flat Africa-style figureDuration
Typical Japan-to-registration window
10-14 weeks
Confirm current sailingShipping to Jamaica
Kingston handles Japan used cars. Budget 10–14 weeks. Island Traffic Authority fitness follows Customs clearance. Do not sail without the licence.
Main Ports
Kingston, Montego Bay
Popular Models
Most requested Japanese vehicles for this market
No matching stock listed right now
Send the make, model, and chassis (if you have one). We will confirm Jamaica eligibility before we bid.
Request a quote Import rulesFrequently asked questions
Cars max 6 years (returning residents 10 years). Confirm the current rule with the named authority before you bid.
JCA Customs duty on CIF (schedule — confirm current) GCT on importation (confirm Jamaica Customs) This is a planning note, not a quote.
Customs examination + Island Traffic Authority fitness after clearance. A Japan auction grade does not replace the destination inspection.
Main discharge is Kingston. Typical window: 10-14 weeks. Confirm the current sailing before you buy.
Other destinations
All destinations
Confirm age and licence first
Send first-registration / manufacture year. If it fails the 6-year rule, we will not load it unless you hold a returning-resident path.