Car Import Duty Saint Lucia
The following duties may be applicable to the item(s) you are importing:
- Import Duty
- Excise Tax
- Consumption Tax
- Service Charge
- Environmental Levy
- Security Tax
The last we checked import duty on cars was between 60% to 120% of the C&F or CIF value of the vehicle. If a car or 4×4 like Toyota Hilux is older than 5 years it can only be imported with the permission of the President and the Cabinet. If you get the coveted permission an environmental Levy of 6000 EC$ is charged.
Rate of Duty On Motor Vehicles in St. Lucia
Duty on Gasoline Petrol Vehicles
Here are duties on Petrol Vehicles
| Tariff# Gas Vehicles | Engine Capacity | Import Duty | Excise Tax | Service Charge | Total Duties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN. 8703.229 | 1000- 1500 cc | 35% | 20.50% | 5% | 60.50% |
| TN. 8703.232 | 1501- 1800 cc | 35% | 20.50% | 5% | 60.50% |
| TN. 8703.233 | 1801 – 2000 cc | 35% | 50% | 5% | 90% |
| TN. 8703.234 | 2001- 3000 cc | 35% | 75% | 5% | 115% |
| TN. 8703.249 | 3000 AND ABOVE | 35% | 85% | 5% | 125% |
Duty on Diesel Vehicles
Here are duties on Diesel Vehicles
| Tariff# Diesel Vehicles | Engine Capacity | Import Duty | Excise Tax | Service Charge | Total Duties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN. 8703.319 | UNDER 1500 CC | 35% | 15% | 5% | 55% |
| TN. 8703.322 | 1501 – 2000 cc | 35% | 40% | 5% | 80% |
| TN. 8703.324 | 2001 – 2500 cc | 35% | 50% | 5% | 90% |
| TN. 8703.339 | ABOVE 2500 CC | 35% | 50% | 5% | 90% |
Duty Rate on Commercial Trucks
Here are duties on Trucks:
| Tariff# | Gross Weight | Import Duty | Excise Tax | Service Charge | Total Duties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8704.22 | Less than 5 Tons | 20% | 40% | 5% | Diesel | 65% |
| 8704.23 | More than 5 Tons | 20% | 50% | 5% | Diesel | 75% |
| 8704.24 | More than 20 Tons | 20% | 40% | 5% | Diesel | 65% |
| 8704.32 | Less than 5 Tons | 20% | 55% | 5% | Gas | 80% |
| 8704.33 | More than 5 Tons | 20% | 55% | 5% | Gas | 80% |
Environmental Levy on Vehicles
Both new and Used vehicles must pay an Environmental Levy:
| Age of Vehicle | E/LEVY AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| New | $1,000 |
| Upto 5 Years | 4000 |
| Above 5 Years | 6000 |
All ad valorem duties are applicable on the Customs Value of the imported item, that is the sum of
the cost of the item, cost of transportation to the first port of arrival in Saint Lucia and the amount of any insurance premium paid.