Import Japanese Cars to Mauritius
Complete Import Regulations & Procedures Guide
RHD island market. Short age cap and heavy excise. Verify the current Finance Act age before purchase....
Age-capped
Last verified: August 2026Quick Navigation
Year Restriction
Used cars tightly age-capped (confirm MRA — often ~3–4 years)
Shipping Time
7-10 weeks
Year Restrictions
Used cars tightly age-capped (confirm MRA — often ~3–4 years)
Mauritius is RHD. Used car imports are allowed but with a short maximum age (historically around 3–4 years from first registration/manufacture depending on the Finance Act in force) plus high excise. This changes in the budget. Confirm the current MRA Customs age rule in writing before you bid. LHD is not for normal use.
Destination Port & Shipping Information
Main Destination Port
Port Louis
Alternative Ports:
- Port Louis
Shipping Duration:
7-10 weeks
Vessel Schedule & Shipping Lines
Preferred Shipping Lines:
- NYK
- MOL
- K Line
Inspection Requirements
Inspection Type:
MRA Customs + NLTA roadworthiness
Last verified & official sources
Last verified: August 2026 — rules and rates change; confirm with the authority before you buy.
Official calculator / proceduresImport Duties & Taxes
Import Duty
Customs duty + high excise on motor cars (MRA — confirm current)
VAT
VAT on importation (Mauritius standard rate — confirm MRA)
Required Documentation
Required Documents:
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Export Certificate
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Bill of Lading
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Commercial Invoice
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NIC / passport
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MRA importer number
Important Notes
Official: Mauritius Revenue Authority (mra.mu) Customs. Age caps move with the budget — do not use a stale “4-year” blog as the only check.
Helpful Tips
Email MRA or a Port Louis broker with the exact chassis/year before buying.
Import Regulations Overview
RHD island market. Short age cap and heavy excise. Verify the current Finance Act age before purchase.
Step by step: (1) Confirm current age cap with MRA. (2) Buy. (3) Ship Port Louis. (4) Pay duty/excise/VAT. (5) NLTA.
