{"id":243,"date":"2026-01-19T11:31:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T01:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.customs.gov.pg\/?page_id=243"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:36:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T02:36:32","slug":"importing-a-used-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.customs.gov.pg\/index.php\/import-procedures\/importing-a-used-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Importing a Used Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First, Warning on &#8220;Hidden&#8221; Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you get excited about an overseas price, you must understand that duties, taxes, and fees can <strong>double the original purchase price<\/strong>. <em>Please be aware of all the costs associated with purchasing and importing a vehicle from overseas before you make you purchase<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30-Day Deadline Warning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your imported vehicle is left uncleared at a Customs wharf for <strong>over 30 days<\/strong>, it will be forfeited to the State to recover costs. Timely action is critical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\">The Step-by-Step Import Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Before You Buy \u2013 Do Your Homework<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research and sum up <strong>all potential costs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify that your chosen vehicle model is <strong>not a <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.customs.gov.pg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/prohibited_imports.pdf\">prohibited import<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify and engage a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.customs.gov.pg\/index.php\/brokers\/our-licensed-customs-brokers-agents\/\">licensed Customs Broker<\/a><\/strong>\u2014they are legally required to act on your behalf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: The Customs Declaration (The Key Document)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your broker will prepare and lodge the <strong>Import Declaration (or SAD)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is a <strong>legal document<\/strong>. It must be accurate and include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-raleway-font-family\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Your full name, address, and <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.customs.gov.pg\/index.php\/tin-registration\/\">Tax Identification Number (TIN)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct description, quantity, value, and origin of the vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>WARNING:<\/strong> False declarations can lead to goods being <strong>seized<\/strong> and may result in <strong>prosecution<\/strong>.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Classification &amp; Duty Assessment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customs will classify your vehicle using a <strong>Tariff Code<\/strong> and a detailed <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/TSC\">Tariff Specification Code (TSC)<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.customs.gov.pg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TSCs-List-Implementation.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"190\">TSC List<\/a><\/strong> (like the one provided for Toyota\/Nissan models) is used to ensure the exact model, engine size, and year are correctly declared. This determines your duty rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Pay Duties and Taxes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where the major costs are finalized and must be paid to clear the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Final Clearance &amp; Getting on the Road<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After payment, you must handle other agency requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quarantine<\/strong> inspection and clearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety Inspection<\/strong> and sticker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mvil.com.pg\/\">Motor Vehicle Insurance Limited (MVIL)<\/a><\/strong> registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the Costs \u2013 A Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This table uses the example of a <strong>2.0L Subaru Forester<\/strong> from the provided document, with a purchase price of <strong>USD 6,000.00<\/strong>. It breaks down every calculation to show you exactly how the final total is reached. <em>(Note: This is an example. Your costs will vary based on your vehicle&#8217;s value, engine size, and freight costs.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\"><table class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><thead><tr><th>Cost Item<\/th><th>Calculation from Example (in PGK)<\/th><th>Final Amount (PGK)<\/th><th>Key Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. Vehicle Purchase Price<\/strong><\/td><td>USD 6,000.00<\/td><td><\/td><td>The price you pay the overseas seller.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2. Freight &amp; Insurance<\/strong><\/td><td>Freight: USD 3,500.00 + Insurance: USD 270.00 = <strong>USD 3,770.00<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>The cost to ship and insure the vehicle to PNG.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3. CIF Value (in USD)<\/strong><\/td><td>(1) + (2) = USD 6,000.00 + USD 3,770.00 = <strong>USD 9,770.00<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>Cost, Insurance, Freight<\/strong> \u2013 This is the base value for calculating taxes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4. CIF Value (in PGK)<\/strong><\/td><td>(3) \u00d7 Exchange Rate (USD 1 = PGK 0.28)<br>USD 9,770.00 \u00f7 0.28 = <strong>PGK 34,892.85<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>K34,892.85<\/strong><\/td><td>The value converted to Papua New Guinea Kina.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5. Import Excise Duty<\/strong><\/td><td>(4) \u00d7 Duty Rate (20% for this 2.0L engine)<br>PGK 34,892.85 \u00d7 20% = <strong>PGK 6,978.57<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>K6,978.57<\/strong><\/td><td>Rate is <strong>20% &#8211; 120%<\/strong> of CIF (PGK), depending on engine size.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6. Value for GST<\/strong><\/td><td>(4) + (5) = PGK 34,892.85 + PGK 6,978.57 = <strong>PGK 41,871.42<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>CIF Value + Excise Duty.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7. Import GST (10%)<\/strong><\/td><td>(6) \u00d7 10%<br>PGK 41,871.42 \u00d7 10% = <strong>PGK 4,187.14<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>K4,187.14<\/strong><\/td><td>GST is charged on the <strong>total<\/strong> of CIF value <em>and<\/em> the Excise Duty.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>8. Customs Entry Fee<\/strong><\/td><td>Fixed fee as per declaration.<\/td><td><strong>K30.00<\/strong><\/td><td>A processing fee for lodging the import declaration.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>9. Total Taxes &amp; Customs<\/strong><\/td><td>(5) + (7) + (8) = PGK 6,978.57 + PGK 4,187.14 + PGK 30.00 = <strong>PGK 11,195.71<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>K11,195.71<\/strong><\/td><td>This is the <strong>total payable to Customs<\/strong> to release the vehicle.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>10. Other Clearance &amp; On-Road Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>Brokerage (K1,000) + Quarantine (K187) + Wharf Handling (K1,600) + Safety Sticker (K60) + MVIL Registration (K600) = <strong>PGK 3,447.00<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>K3,447.00<\/strong><\/td><td>Mandatory fees paid to other agencies and service providers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2705 TOTAL COST TO IMPORT &amp; REGISTER<\/strong><\/td><td>(4) + (9) + (10) = PGK 34,892.85 + PGK 11,195.71 + PGK 3,447.00 = <strong>PGK 49,535.56<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>K49,535.56<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>This is the complete, all-inclusive cost.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-background-color has-background\"><strong>Key Takeaway from the Example:<\/strong> The original vehicle cost of <strong>USD 6,000 (approx. K21,000)<\/strong> grew to a final cost of <strong>K49,535.56<\/strong>. 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