Car Shipping and Export to Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Car Exporters UK staff have over 17 years worth of experience in the car shipping and export industry, and are experts in this field

For Clients in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, we: 1) supply and ship brand new and used cars directly to you in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 2) We can also buy cars that are in the UK on your behalf and export them to you.

For Clients with cars in the UK, we offer: 1) a cheap nationwide car collection and delivery service 2) an international car shipping and export service that efficiently delivers your car from the UK to St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

We supply brand new and used vehicles from the UK and ship them directly to clients in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. We also specialise in exporting Tax Free Cars (Brand New or VAT Qualifying Used Cars), so that our international clients can maximise on savings when purchasing a vehicle from us.

To order a vehicle, either browse our database of cars and enquire on availability and shipping, OR send us an export enquiry to quote you on any vehicle available in the UK market, and we shall provide you various options to choose from (either our own vehicles or cars supplied by our network of dealers across the UK). We guarantee you some of the cheapest car prices in the UK.

If you locate a car through another dealer or another UK Car website, we are more than happy to act as your broker and negotiate on your behalf, conduct background checks and inspection before purchase (to make sure its not a fraud, it is not stolen or has been in an accident). We will then purchase it on your behalf, collect it, deliver it to the UK port of departure, and ship it to you in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. For full details see Buy a car in UK on my behalf and ship it to me in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

We have one ship sailing from UK per week. We can export your car all the way to you in Kingstown, or to Kingstown Port where you can collect it yourself. We use two methods of shipping to St. Vincent and the Grenadines:

1) RoRo Shipping - refers to "Roll on Roll off" shipping, where vehicles are driven in and out of the ship / car carrier. RoRo Shipping is the cheaper, faster and most popular option. For more details, go to RoRo Car Shipping

2) Container Shipping - vehicles are secured in a shipping container, and the container is then loaded onto the ship. Container shipping is more expensive but secure option. Ideal if sending very high value cars or if you're sending other items with a vehicle, such as household goods or spare parts. the two main sizes are 20-foot container (fits one car) or 40-foot container (fits two cars). For more details, go to Container Car Shipping

Please contact us for Truck Shipping, Tractor Shipping, Bus Shipping, Motorhome Shipping etc and we will provide you with current rates as these depend on exact measurements.

The approximate transit time from the UK to St. Vincent and the Grenadines is 15 days from departure in the UK.

We charge £1 Per Mile - from any location within the UK to the Port of departure to St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Southampton, Sheerness, Tilbury, New Castle, & Immingham).

Please see our car collection and delivery service to St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

1) Car Collection / Delivery - Provide us with the address for collection and details of the vehicle you want collected. We will come collect the vehicle at a convenient time, and deliver it to the port.

2) Vehicle Shipping - 1) Provide us with your full name and address, details of the vehicle you want to ship, and copies of the V5 (or new keeper supplement), and the MOT certificate (if available) 2) deliver your vehicle to the UK port of departure (we will provide you with port documentation to had over at the port. If you cannot drop your car, we can pick it up and deliver it for you. 3) Make payment as invoiced (before the ship's departure) 4) We issue you with documentation required to clear your car at your local port.

3) New or Used Car Supply - Provide us with the vehicle make, model, year of manufacture, colour, transmission, engine size, etc and we will provide you options. Alternatively, browse our database of cars for export and select a model and submit an enquiry to us, and we will revert to you with further details.

4) Vehicle Purchase On your Behalf - Provide us with the private seller or dealers details, website links, or email. We will then make the contact on your behalf and start the process of securing the vehicle and exporting it to you in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

1) Age Restriction? No

2) Inspection? All used vehicles imported into St. Vincent and the Grenadines do not need to be inspected.

For more information on the requirements and import regulations for cars into St. Vincent and the Grenadines, see the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Revenue Authority's Car Importation GUIDELINES and details below. Please note that unless explicitly stated otherwise by us, you are entirely responsible for your local clearance, customs and freight costs and regulations of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines government.

DUTIES/CHARGES ON VEHICLES (Cars & other Vehicles including pickups)

Gasoline Vehicle Imported

Import Duty - 35%
Excise Duty - 45%
CSC - 4%
Surcharge - $3,000 - $4,500 (based on cc capacity)
VAT - 15%

Diesel Cars Imported

Import Duty - 35%
Excise Duty - 35%
CSC - 4%
Surcharge - $3,000 - $4,500 (based on cc capacity)
VAT - 15%

Vehicle for the transport of goods (Trucks, Pickups, Dumpers, gas or diesel)

Import Duty - 10%
Excise Duty - 60%
CSC - 4%
Surcharge - $4,000
VAT - 15%

Vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons (including driver) gas or diesel

Import Duty - 10%
Excise Duty - 45%
CSC - 4%
Surcharge - $3,500 - $4,500 (based on 21-29 people carrier)
VAT - 15%

Special purpose Motor Vehicles (E.g Concrete mixer trucks, fire- fighter vehicles etc.)

Surcharge - $4,000
VAT - 15%

*Surcharge applicable for vehicles four years and over
*Calculate Import duty, Excise tax & CSC on CIF
*Add import duty, Excise tax, CSC, Surcharge (if applicable) to CIF then calculate VAT

Arrangements for shipping a vehicle are made by the owner. The shipper or carrier must notify the owner/consignee of the vehicle’s arrival date so that he/she can clear it early and not incur payment of additional charges at the Port Authority or Customs for storage. Customs Officers are prohibited by law from acting as or making entries for an importer; therefore, the owner or consignee may employ an authorized Customs broker to prepare and process the entry.

There are no prohibitions on the importation of vehicles from any country. However, there is a restriction on the importation of left hand drive vehicles pursuant to Section 79 (1) of the Customs (Control & Management) Act chapter 422 (CAP 422) except under special permit issued by Cabinet.
The Montreal Protocol (Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer) Act # 49 of 2003 has implications for the importation of vehicles. Regulations, soon to be passed, will set out restrictions on the importation of vehicles that require a supply of ozone depleting substances for air conditioning units. Information concerning this new legislation can be obtained from the National Ozone Unit /Ministry of Health Tel # 485-6992.

For Customs clearance the following documents must be presented to the Customs Valuation Section.

1. An original invoice from the suppliers indicating:

- the condition of sale
- the supplier’s name
- the buyer’s name
- the price paid or payable
- the terms of delivery e.g. C.I.F, F.O.B, or C&F
- full description of the vehicle (type, model, engine number or
- VIN number, colour, engine size, and weight)
- Year of manufacture

2. A Bill of Sight prepared for verification of the information
3. Evidence of payment
4. The shipper’s or carrier’s original bill of lading
5. Insurance Certificate, if applicable
6. ASYCUDA World bill of lading

The Customs Valuation Branch will examine the documents to see whether the Customs Valuation methods have been properly applied and are consistent with the Valuation Laws of the Second Schedule of CAP#422. Usually the transaction value method will be used, i.e. the invoice price along with the addition of other charges such as handling and freight.
If there is any doubt as to the value declared by the importer, the Customs may request additional information in accordance with Section 3 (7) of the Second Schedule of CAP#422
Additional information to be presented may include an order, confirmation, price list and/or catalogue, evidence of payments e.g. telegraphic transfers, bank drafts, receipts etc.
Once the information provided by the importer satisfies all conditions, the Customs Valuation Branch will certify or accept the documents and the importer may proceed to process his/her entry.
If, however, the documents do not satisfy all conditions, the Customs Valuation Branch may determine a value for the vehicle, applying other methods of valuation consistent with the Valuation laws.
The Customs, if requested, is obligated to notify the importer in writing of the grounds for the decision, and to provide an opportunity for the importer to make representation in this regard.

This category consists mainly of transactions processed through the internet. As a means of speeding up the verification process, it is recommended that clients maintain all correspondences, payments, e-mails, pictures etc. on the vehicle to be presented to Customs on its arrival. This information may also be presented prior to the arrival of the vehicle.

An invoice will not normally be available unless the importer had it in safekeeping at the time. It is therefore necessary for an appraisal of the value to be made utilizing a fallback method under Section 2 (4) of the Second Schedule of CAP #422.

The value that is arrived at is normally based on previously determined Customs values with adjustments for factors such as depreciation and general condition. Statistical information pertaining to vehicles of similar age and condition may be used to assist in determining a value for customs purposes.

Duty free concessions on motor vehicles are granted by the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Cabinet) for the following:

Vincentian nationals who have been living outside of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for a period of ten (10) years or more and are preparing to permanently relocate to their country may import a vehicle of their choice (not including heavy trucks) and receive seventy-five percent waiver of the import duty, excise and Value Added Tax (VAT). Customs service charge of 4% of C.I.F is payable. If the imported vehicle is more than four years old, then a vehicle surcharge is also payable. The concession is limited to one vehicle per household, must be imported or brought locally from a private warehouse or purchased on the docks within one (1) year of returning to live in the states. Returning nationals wishing to benefit under this scheme may do so by applying to the Comptroller of Customs and Excise. Application forms can be obtained from the Customs Website (under forms) or the Secretariat at Customs House.

Farmers can benefit from a seventy-five (75) percent waiver of import duty, Excise and Value Added Tax (VAT) on the importation of pick-ups or light trucks of 1.5 tons or less. Customs Service Charge of 4% C.I.F is payable as well as a vehicle surcharge of $4000.00 if more than four (4) years old. (See rates on last page) Applications must be made on the appropriate form and addressed to the Director General/Ministry of Finance. This concession is limited to one vehicle per household. To be eligible, a farmer should be conducting commercial farming activity on at least three (3) acres of land for three (3) consecutive years prior to the granting of the concession. Evidence of commercial activity must be in the form of certification from the Permanent Secretary or the Chief Agricultural Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture.

Duty-free concessions may be granted to operators of buses transporting Secondary School students in full time education, including senior students of all age’s at regulated fares. Buses must have a minimum capacity of twenty-five (25) seats; must ply designated routes as determined by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education in consultation with the Commissioner of Police, expect when engaged in co-curricular activities. To qualify for this concession, there are conditions that must be met. Guidelines to these conditions can be obtained from the Ministry of Education and applications must be made to Cabinet. The concession is 75% waiver, of the import duty, excise and Value Added Tax (VAT). Customs Service Charge of 4% of CIF is payable. If the imported vehicle is more than 4 years old then a vehicle surcharge is also payable.
4. Senior Public Servants
An officer who has been permanently appointed to a post in Grades B1 (13) and above; or has been acting in these grades for a continuing period of two (2) or more years are eligible for seventy-five (75) percent waiver of import duty and excise and Value Added Tax (VAT) on a motor car or jeep of 3000cc or less. This concession also applies to contractual and temporary appointments in Grade B1 held for a continuous period of five (5) years and over, as well as Managers of Statutory Corporations who receive benefits and pay scales in line with grade B1(13) of the Civil Service. The vehicle must be owned by the officer and registered in his/her name. This concession can be claimed on the purchase/ importation of a qualifying vehicle, in any given four years. Civil Servants retiring from the public service who were entitled to Duty-free concessions can utilize such concessions up to one month after the receipt of their retiring benefits. All applications should be made to the Director General of Finance and Planning.

Motor vehicles imported temporarily with a view to re-exportation, are required to meet such conditions as stated in Section 67 of CAP # 422. Potential importers requiring this service may contact the Assistant Comptroller, Technical Division at the Customs Department for assistance.