Importing of “CLASSIC /LIMITED EDITION CARS”

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Import classic cars Jamaica

The Motor Vehicle Import Policy allows for the importation of Classic/Limited Edition vehicles through the specific import licensing regime administered by the Trade Board Limited.

The Motor Vehicle Import Policy embraces the definition of a classic car as a motor vehicle but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured at least twenty (20) years prior to the current year and which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with the manufacturer’s specifications and its original appearance.


The submission for approval must be accompanied by

Documentary evidence to support:
Proof of the unit’s affiliation with, or registration in classic car clubs or related organizations in the country of export
Technological characteristics and historical information on the unit through registration certificates, road licence, logbooks.
Recommendation from registered local classic car club detailing characteristics of the vehicle that influenced their recommendation.

The documents presented should be sufficiently detailed/verifiable to convince the Trade Board Limited that the specified unit conforms to one (1) or more of the specific criteria (listed below) which are internationally accepted for categorizing classic cars.

For more information please check out the Trade Board Limited