As soon as your vehicle has been prepared by UVS for export, and all documentation is in

place, we will email you and your nominated agent copies of all relevant paperwork. 

Thereafter, the vehicle will be loaded on a carrier and moved up to South Africa’s Beitbridge border post, where it will exit and then transit through Zimbabwe and a small portion of Mozambique, and then enter at Mwanza border post for Blantyre or Dedza for Lilongwe. 

It is important to have all relevant documentation, permits, and duty/taxes payments processed prior to the arrival in order to avoid any unnecessary issues and complications. All original vehicle documents are either couriered to you prior to dispatch, or handed to you or your clearing agent by the car carrier driver.

Useful information when importing a vehicle to Malawi

Please check your local Revenue Services or Customs Department website for up-to-date information.

Malawi Revenue Authority Import information

Malawi Import Regulations

Age restriction: 

No age limitation is imposed on used vehicles imported into Malawi.

Inspection:

Used vehicles imported do not require any specific road-worthiness inspection.

Right-hand drive vehicles:

Only right-hand drive vehicles are permitted in Malawi. The exception provided on special vehicle cases such as ambulances, fire engines, etc.

Documents required:

● Original Commercial/Purchase Invoice.

● Drivers License and International Insurance Policy (Green Card).

● Original Certificate of Title and Registration.

● Copy of client’s work contract.

● Original Bill of Lading – it must show the chassis number, engine number, cubic capacity, Manufacturing year, brand, and model.

Taxes and Duties on used vehicles:

1. Up to 2000cc – seating capacity less than 10 people:

● Import Duty – 25%.

● VAT – 16.5%.

● Excise – 15%.

2. 2000-2500cc – seating capacity less than 10 people:

● Import Duty – 25%.

● VAT – 16.5%.

● Excise – 30%.

3. 2500-3000 cc – seating capacity less than 10 people:

● Import Duty – 25%.

● VAT – 16.5%.

● Excise – 40%.

4. Over 3000c – seating capacity less than 10 people:

● Import Duty – 25%.

● VAT – 16.5%.

● Excise – 50%.

5. Minibus holding more than 10 people:

● Import Duty – 25%.

● VAT – 16.5%.

● Excise – Nil.

6. Trucks under 3 Ton:

● Import Duty – 10.00%.

● VAT – 16.5%.

● Excise – 5.00%.

7. Trucks over 3 Ton:

● Import Duty – 1.10%.

● Excise – 2.50%.

8. Truck over 10 Ton:

● Excise – 1.50%.