Direct Japanese Imports to Bahamas | Quality & Value

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MAX AGE LIMIT

Vehicles must be less than 10 years old from the date of manufacture. We screen all bids to ensure compliance.

DRIVE SIDE & DELIVERY

The Bahamas drives on the left (RHD). We deliver to Nassau and Freeport.

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!

Used Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrids valued at $70,000 or less pay a drastically reduced Duty Rate of just 10%. Ask us how to find a qualifying vehicle!

Standard Petrol/Gasoline Vehicle Duty Rates

Vehicle Value (CIF

Import Duty Rate

New Gas Vehicles ($50,000 or less)

45% (Duty reduced for small engine vehicles 1.5L-2.0L)

Used Gas Vehicles ($10,000 or less)

65%

Used Gas Vehicles ($10,001 to $40,000)

75%

Used Gas Vehicles (Over $40,000)

85%

Mandatory Fees (In addition to Duty)

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

A standard 10% VAT is applied to the Total Landed Cost (CIF + Duty + all Fees).

CUSTOMS PROCESSING FEE

A 1% fee is charged on the value of the goods, with a minimum of $10 and a maximum of $750.

ENVIRONMENTAL LEVY

A mandatory fee is levied on all imported vehicles. Typically $250 per vehicle.

Yokohama → Bahamas (via Kingston) — Transit Time Overview

Ro/Ro Shipping

RouteTransit TimeSpecial Notes
Yokohama → Kingston36–38 daysVerified long‑haul Ro/Ro route; transshipment required.
Kingston → Nassau2–4 daysShort Caribbean feeder; schedule varies weekly.
Kingston → Freeport3–5 daysFreeport is a major Ro/Ro hub; slightly longer wait times.
Total to Nassau38–42 daysFastest Ro/Ro option for Bahamas.
Total to Freeport39–43 daysMore frequent feeder options than Nassau.

Yokohama → Bahamas (via Kingston) — Transit Time Overview

Container Shipping

RouteTransit TimeSpecial Notes
Yokohama → Kingston36–45 daysVerified range; depends on routing via Busan/Panama.
Kingston → Nassau3–6 daysContainer feeders operate weekly; occasional delays.
Kingston → Freeport3–7 daysFreeport is a major container hub with frequent sailings.
Total to Nassau39–51 daysContainer is slower due to handling + hub wait times.
Total to Freeport39–52 daysMost flexible container schedules in the Bahamas.