Import Japanese Cars to Angola

Complete Import Regulations & Procedures Guide

LHD market, not RHD. Kept for existing URLs. Use a dedicated LHD sourcing path....

Market access

Not RHD

Last verified: August 2026

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Taxes

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Official sources

Penalties

Year Restriction

Not an RHD market (left-hand-drive / right-hand traffic)

Shipping Time

6-8 weeks

Year Restrictions

Not an RHD market (left-hand-drive / right-hand traffic)

Angola drives on the right (LHD vehicles). It is listed here because a regulation page already existed. Do not send RHD Japan domestic cars for normal Angolan road use. Confirm AGT age, Intertek/inspection and duty on the current tariff before any LHD export.

Destination Port & Shipping Information

Main Destination Port

Luanda

Alternative Ports:

Luanda
Lobito

Shipping Duration:

6-8 weeks

Inspection Requirements

Inspection is Required

Inspection Type:

Confirm current AGT / pre-shipment programme

Temporary vs Definitive Import

Definitive Import

Import Duty: 40-45% tax based on CIF value

Import Tax: Import taxes on all vehicles (except pick up with 5 percent tax) are 10% plus VAT

Requires 40-45% tax based on CIF value. Import taxes on all vehicles (except pick up with 5 percent tax) are 10% plus VAT.

Last verified & official sources

Last verified: August 2026 — rules and rates change; confirm with the authority before you buy.

AGT Angola

Import Duties & Taxes

Import Duty

AGT customs duty (confirm current)

Engine-Based Tax Rates:

Gasoline Engine

Engine CC	Tax Rate
Up to 1500 CC	10%
1500 to 3000 CC	20%
Over 3000 CC	30%

Diesel Engine

Engine CC	Tax Rate
Up to 1500 CC	20%
1500 to 3000 CC	30%
Over 3000 CC	30%

Treat stacked percentages as a planning range only. Confirm the live tariff with the named customs authority or a licensed clearing agent before you bid.

Required Documentation

Required Documents:

Export Certificate
Bill of Lading
Commercial Invoice
Importer NIF

Penalties & Special Attention

Clearance Deadline

Vehicles must be cleared within 30 days after arrival at the port.

Late Clearance Penalty

5% based on CIF value

Special Attention Required

It is imperative to promptly clear the vehicle upon its arrival in Luanda. Any delay in clearance, occurring beyond the 30th day post-arrival due to insufficient documentation, will incur a penalty of 5% based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value. Hence, swift processing of documentation is essential to avoid additional charges.