Papua New Guinea

Used cars imported into Papua New Guinea are shipped to various maritime ports, including Port Moresby, Lae, Alotau, and Kavieng. Unlike many other countries, Papua New Guinea has no age limit on used vehicles, and any used vehicle can be imported. Road Worthiness Inspection is not required for used cars imported to Papua New Guinea.

Import Taxation for used cars in Papua New Guinea falls into two categories: personal use vehicles and commercial vehicles. For personal use vehicles with engine capacity under 2700cc, the import duty is 60% and GST is 10%. For vehicles with an engine capacity over 2700cc, the import duty is 110% and GST is 10%. For buses, vans, and passenger vans with seating capacity over 10 (commercial units), the import duty is 10% and GST is 10%. Double Cabs with a seating capacity under 10 seats have an import duty of 40% and GST of 10%. The Original Bill of Landing (OBL) must show chassis & engine numbers, cubic capacity, year of manufacture, brand, and model. Vehicles cannot be sold or disposed of for 15 months after importation.

The required documents for importing a vehicle into Papua New Guinea include: Certificate of Title and Registration (original), Commercial/Purchase Invoice (original), Driver's License & International Insurance Policy, Customs Declaration, and the Original Bill of Landing (OBL).

In Papua New Guinea, growth in the vehicle industry has been steady in the small passenger car segment, which is the largest category in the market. While the medium and large passenger car segments saw declines last year, the small, medium, and large SUV segments recorded increases. Overall, a slow increase in sales is expected for the year. The used car market has also seen an uptick, with more people importing cars bought online, mainly from Japan. Toyota leads the market with more than a 15% share, followed by Holden at 8%, while Hyundai and Mazda hold smaller market shares.

The top five most popular cars in Papua New Guinea include: Nissan Bluebird, Toyota Camry, Toyota Hilux Surf, Toyota Vista, and Nissan Cefiro. Car sales in the Papuan region are relatively low, and significant growth is not anticipated in the near future.

If you are importing a car into Papua New Guinea for the first time, several online services can assist with the clearance and delivery of your vehicle. One such agency is www.picknbuy24.com, which provides a door-to-door service when you purchase a vehicle. Other companies offering similar services include Inchcape Shipping Services Ltd and Ocean Freight Customs & Logistic Services Limited.

Inchcape Shipping Services Ltd is located at Level 5, Mogoru Moto Building, Champion Parade, Port Moresby, PO Box 922, Port Moresby. Contact details: Tel: +675 321 2599, Fax: +675 321 2297, E-mail: port.moresby@iss-shipping.com.pg. Ocean Freight Customs & Logistic Services Limited can be contacted at Tel: +675 736 21330, Fax: +675 729 46807, E-mail: mkobua_ofcls@datec.net.pg.

Papua New Guinea Ports Corporation Limited (PNGPCL) operates 16 large ports, with 14 supporting both foreign and coastal shipping. Lae is the largest port, followed by Port Moresby. Six of these ports are capable of handling significant emergency operations: Buka, Kieta, Lae, Madang, Port Moresby, and Rabaul. The remaining ports serve as intermediate operational hubs with basic but sufficient infrastructure.

Lae Port is the largest and busiest port in Papua New Guinea, located in the Morobe province. It offers 12,600 square meters of covered storage and 39,000 square meters of open storage, relying on international operators for its organization and operations.

Port Moresby is situated on the southeastern coast of Papua New Guinea, overlooking the Fairfax Harbour. It serves as the capital city and commercial center, housing the Parliament House. The port plays a crucial role in the country's maritime trade and transportation.