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RHD sourcing
Japanese domestic (JDM) right-hand-drive cars matched to left-hand-traffic roads.
Japanese used cars for Trinidad and Tobago
RHD Caribbean market. Age cap and licence — confirm before buying.
Trinidad and Tobago is RHD. Used left-hand-drive is not for normal import. A maximum age (often 6 years) has applied to used foreign used cars — confirm the Ministry of Trade / Customs and Excise Division instrument currently in force. An import licence or e-certificate may be required before arrival.
KMC JAPAN will not ship a 7–8 year JDM car until Customs confirms the cap. Port of Spain is the usual discharge; Point Lisas is an alternative.
KMC JAPAN will not ship a 7–8 year JDM car until Customs confirms the cap. Port of Spain is the usual discharge; Point Lisas is an alternative.
Sourcing for Trinidad and Tobago
Cap confirmed in writing
Age notices change. We verify the current instrument instead of assuming a blog still applies.
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Pre-export checks
Auction sheet review plus the inspection your destination actually requires.
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Port routing
Port of Spain is the usual Japan car port; Point Lisas is an alternative.
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Age + licence
Confirm the cap and any e-certificate before the vessel sails.
~6 yr
Typical used-car cap — confirm Customs
10-14
Typical weeks to Port of Spain process
CED
Duty, motor vehicle tax, and VAT
Trinidad and Tobago import rules.
Year rule: Used cars age-capped (confirm Customs — commonly 6 years).
Confirm inspection, taxes, and documents before you bid.
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How we export to Trinidad and Tobago
Commercial sequence — legal detail stays on the regulation page.
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Licence + age check
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Buy
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Port of Spain
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Duty/VAT
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Licensing office
Importing to Trinidad and Tobago - Quick Overview
Shipping
From Japan to Port of Spain, Point Lisas
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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 Trinidad and Tobago
Budget 10–14 weeks. Get the licence / e-cert if required before sailing. Licensing-office inspection follows Customs.
Main Ports
Port of Spain, Point Lisas
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 Trinidad and Tobago eligibility before we bid.
Request a quote Import rulesFrequently asked questions
Used cars age-capped (confirm Customs — commonly 6 years). Confirm the current rule with the named authority before you bid.
Customs duty + motor vehicle tax (confirm Customs & Excise Division) VAT on importation (confirm current T&T rate) This is a planning note, not a quote.
Customs examination + licensing inspection. A Japan auction grade does not replace the destination inspection.
Main discharge is Port of Spain. Typical window: 10-14 weeks. Confirm the current sailing before you buy.
Other destinations
All destinations
Confirm the T&T age cap first
Send manufacture year. We will not load a unit that misses the current Customs instrument.