Barbados has some of the highest car taxes in the Caribbean, so what you pay at the Japan end, and the engine size you pick, make a real difference to what you pay on the road. This guide covers Japanese used cars delivered to Bridgetown and how to keep the landed cost down.
RHD cars for sale in Barbados
Barbados drives on the left, so Japanese cars arrive right-hand drive and need no conversion. We currently have 186 cars that can ship to Barbados, delivered to Bridgetown from about $3,000. Always confirm the current rules on vehicle age with Barbados Customs before you buy an older car.
Small engines keep Barbados taxes down
Duty and excise in Barbados rise with the car's value and engine size, so small-engine hybrids are the popular choice:
- the 2019 Toyota Aqua G (1.5 hybrid)
- the 2015 Honda Fit Hybrid F (1.5 hybrid)
- the 2022 Toyota Yaris X Limited for a newer car at a low price
Used SUVs for sale in Barbados
For a small SUV, the 2021 Toyota Raize Z has a 1.0 turbo engine, which counts in its favour for duty. The 2021 Honda Vezel Hybrid Z gives more space with a 1.5 hybrid.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan used cars in Barbados
Browse all our Toyota, Honda and Nissan cars. Toyota and Honda hybrids hold their value well in Barbados.
Car shipping from Japan to Bridgetown
Cars ship from Japan to the Port of Bridgetown in about 30 to 40 days. Freight is $253 per m³ today, so the Japan to Barbados shipping cost for a typical small hybrid (about 10 m³) is roughly $2,500.
Import duty and landed cost of a car in Barbados
Barbados Customs charges import duty, excise tax and VAT on the car's CIF value (price + freight + insurance), and the rates climb steeply with value and engine size. The taxes can be more than the car itself, so ask the Barbados Revenue Authority or a customs broker for an estimate on the exact car before you pay for it.
Example of the part we control, using the 2019 Toyota Aqua G:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Car price, FOB Japan | $4,892 |
| Freight to Bridgetown (9.8 m³) | $2,474 |
| Delivered to the port (C&F) | $7,366 |
| Insurance, duty, excise, VAT, port and broker fees | assessed in Barbados |
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Japan car auction and condition checks
Most cars come from Japanese auctions with an auction sheet (overall grade, interior grade, repair diagram) and recorded mileage. Ask for it on any car you are considering.
Buying a Japanese used car online from Barbados
Press Buy Now, choose Bridgetown, and your proforma invoice is issued immediately. We confirm the car and send payment details on WhatsApp, ship it, and send the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice and Certificate of Origin that your broker needs for the customs declaration.
Car dealer in Bridgetown or buy direct?
A car dealer in Bridgetown has already paid the duty and can hand you the keys today. Buying direct from a Japan car exporter means you handle clearance through a broker, but you choose from far more cars and pay no dealer margin. If you are searching "used cars near me" in Bridgetown, put both on the same footing: delivered price plus all taxes.
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