Import Duties &Age Restrictions

Local Customs Codes

Import Duty Matrices for Sourced Countries

Always check with local tax brokers. Rates below are updated as of early 2026.

• Kenya

  Age / Eligibility Rule: Under 8 years

  Import Duty: 25%

  VAT / GST: 16% VAT

• Tanzania

  Age / Eligibility Rule: No simple hard age limit

  Import Duty: 25%

  VAT / GST: 18% VAT

• Uganda

  Age / Eligibility Rule: 15+ years: not allowed

  Import Duty: 25%

  VAT / GST: 18% VAT

• United Kingdom

  Age / Eligibility Rule: No general age limit

  Import Duty: Varies

  VAT / GST: 20% VAT

• Australia

  Age / Eligibility Rule: 25+ years qualifies for an older-vehicle pathway

  Import Duty: Usually 5% for standard passenger vehicles; varies

  VAT / GST: 10% GST

• New Zealand

  Age / Eligibility Rule: No simple age limit

  Import Duty: Depends on tariff and origin; often 0%

  VAT / GST: 15% GST

• South Africa

  Age / Eligibility Rule: Used vehicles restricted

  Import Duty: Generally 25% for passenger cars; verify tariff

  VAT / GST: 15% VAT

• UAE

  Age / Eligibility Rule: No general age limit stated

  Import Duty: 5%

  VAT / GST: 5% VAT