Direct Japanese Imports to Antigua & Barbuda | Quality & Value

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MAX AGE LIMIT

There is no Age Limit for Import of used Vehicles.

DRIVE SIDE & DELIVERY

The Antigua & Barbuba drives on the left (RHD). We deliver to St. John’s Harbour.

PROHIBITED IMPORTS

We prohibit the export of Salvage, Non-rebuildable, or wrecked vehicles (those with Certificates of Destruction).

MAJOR SAVINGS ALERT: Hybrid & EV Duty Advantage!

Import Duty Rate: 15% (Standard reduced rate for hybrids/EVs)
Eco-Incentive: Enjoy long-term fuel savings and a lower Environmental Levy compared to older petrol vehicles.

The base Import Duty ranges from 25% to 60% depending on the vehicle type and engine size. However, the final cost is calculated using the CIF Value (Cost + Insurance + Freight) plus additional statutory charges:

Standard Petrol/Gasoline Vehicle Duty Rates

Charge TypeRateApplied To
Import Duty25% – 60%CIF Value
Customs Service Charge (CSC)10%CIF Value
Environmental LevyFixed up to $6,000Based on Age & Engine Size
Antigua & Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST)15%(CIF + Duty + CSC + Levy)

Mandatory Fees (In addition to Duty)

SALES TAX (ABST)

A standard 15% ABST is applied to the Total Landed Cost.
(Calculation: CIF Value + Import Duty + Customs Service Charge + Environmental Levy) 

CUSTOMS SERVICE CHARGE (CSC)

10% fee is charged on the CIF Value (Cost, Insurance, Freight) of the vehicle. This charge supports customs processing and port operations. 

ENVIRONMENTAL LEVY

A mandatory environmental fee is levied on all imported vehicles. The amount depends on the vehicle’s age and is waived based on age. Vehicle Age-Levy Amount (Eastern Caribbean Dollars)
Up to 1 year old-EC $1,000
Over 1 year old-EC $4,000


💰 OTHER POTENTIAL CHARGES

Foreign Exchange Levy: 1% on foreign purchases 
Stamp Tax: 2.5% to 3% based on CIF value 
Port Authority Fees: Applicable stamping and handling fees at Deep Water Harbour


Yokohama → Antigua & Barbuda(ST. JOHN’S HARBOUR) — TRANSIT TIME OVERVIEW

Ro/Ro Shipping

RouteTransit TimeSpecial Notes
Yokohama/Kobe → Colon (Panama)30-35 daysPacific crossing; vessel transits Panama Canal.
Colon → St. John’s Harbour5-8 daysCaribbean feeder service; schedule varies by carrier.
Total to St. John’s35–43 daysFastest Ro/Ro option for Antigua.

Yokohama → Antigua & Barbuda(ST. JOHN’S HARBOUR) — TRANSIT TIME OVERVIEW

Container Shipping

RouteTransit TimeSpecial Notes
Yokohama/Kobe → Kingston (Jamaica)36–45 daysMajor transshipment hub for the Caribbean.
Kingston → St. John’s Harbour4–7 daysContainer feeders connect weekly to Antigua.
Total to St. John’s40-52 daysContainer is slower but offers maximum protection..