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 sent to our packing warehouse in Durban. The vehicle will be loaded and braced securely and professionally in a shipping container. From there, it is moved to the shipping lines yard at Durban port and loaded onto the vessel, arriving at Port Louis.
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 and the shipping Bill of Lading are couriered to you prior to dispatch.
Useful information when importing a vehicle to Mauritius
Please check your local Revenue Services or Customs Department website for up-to-date information.
Second-hand car import requirements from the MRA
Mauritius Import Regulations
Port of entry:
Port Louis is the main port of destination for the shipment of used Japanese cars in Mauritius.
Age restrictions:
The age of used cars should be no less than 18 months, and no more than 48 months from
the date of first registration at the time of the shipment.
Right-hand drive vehicles:
Right-hand drive vehicles are only permitted to be imported into Mauritius.
Documents required:
● Original Invoice indicating the FOB and/or CIF value of the car.
● Bill of Lading/Airway Bill.
● Bill of Entry.
● Insurance Certificate (if applicable).
● Certificate of Inspection (if applicable).
● Certificate of Origin (if applicable).
● Cancellation of Registration Certificate.
● Import Permit.
Taxes and Duties:
1. Motor Cars:
● Less than 550 – 15%.
● Above 550 but less than 1600 – 55%.
● Above 1600 – 100%.
2. Vans:
● Up to 1600 -55%.
● Above 1600 – 100%.
3. Trucks:
● 40%.
4. Motorcycle:
● 250 – 45%.
VAT: 15%.