Jamaica is one of the biggest markets for Japanese used cars in the Caribbean, and one of the strictest. The age limit rules out most older stock, and duty is charged on top of the delivered price. This guide covers what you can import in 2026, what it costs landed in Kingston, and the paperwork Jamaica Customs expects.
The 5-year rule decides what you can buy
Jamaica allows imported used cars up to 5 years old, and commercial vehicles up to 4 years old. In 2026 that means 2021 models or newer for cars. Of our stock, 15 cars qualify today, delivered to Kingston from about $8,500. Every car in the live list below already passes the rule.
RHD cars for sale in Jamaica
Jamaica drives on the left, so Japanese cars are right-hand drive and need no conversion. Newer Japanese cars also tend to come with low mileage, because Japan's inspection costs push owners to sell early.
Japanese used cars that qualify for Jamaica now
- Used SUVs for sale in Jamaica: the 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid S, the 2023 Honda Vezel e:HEV X 4WD, the 2021 Toyota Raize Z and, at the top end, the 2022 Land Cruiser Prado TX-L.
- Sedans and estates: the 2022 Corolla Touring Hybrid and the 2021 Corolla Hybrid G-X.
- Cheap used cars for Kingston traffic: the 2022 Toyota Yaris X Limited and the Nissan Note e-Power.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan used cars in Jamaica
Toyota is Jamaica's best-selling used import, and most of our eligible stock is Toyota (Toyota). Honda's Vezel (Honda) and Nissan's Note and X-Trail (Nissan) round it out. Older models on those pages won't pass the 5-year rule, so check the year.
Car shipping from Japan to Kingston
Cars ship from Japan to Kingston Wharf in about 30 to 40 days. Freight is $195 per m³ today, so the Japan to Jamaica shipping cost for a compact SUV (about 13 m³) is roughly $2,600.
Import licence, duty and landed cost of a car in Jamaica
Before the car ships you need a motor vehicle import licence from the Trade Board, and to clear it you need a Tax Compliance Certificate. Jamaica Customs Agency then charges customs duty, GCT and other fees, including a Standard Compliance Fee, on the CIF value. The total depends heavily on engine size and value, so use the Jamaica Customs duty calculator or ask a customs broker for the exact car before you pay.
Example of the part we control, using the 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid S:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Car price, FOB Japan | $15,926 |
| Freight to Kingston (13.2 m³) | $2,581 |
| Delivered to Kingston Wharf (C&F) | $18,507 |
| Insurance, customs duty, GCT, other fees, broker | assessed by Jamaica Customs |
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Documents: import licence, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice and Tax Compliance Certificate. We supply the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice and Certificate of Origin.
Japan car auction: how we buy for Jamaica
We buy at Japanese car auctions and from dealers, filtering by first registration date so a car cannot "age out" of the 5-year rule while it is at sea. Each auction car has an auction sheet with its grade and repair history. Ask for it before you buy.
Buying a Japanese used car online from Kingston
Press Buy Now on an eligible car below, choose Kingston, and download your proforma invoice. It is the document you use for your import licence application. We confirm the car and send payment details on WhatsApp, then ship once your licence is in place.
Best used car dealer in Jamaica, or import direct?
A car dealer in Kingston has already cleared the car, so you can drive it today. Buying from a Japan car exporter takes about six weeks plus the licence time, but you choose the exact car and pay no dealer margin. If you are searching "used cars near me" in Kingston, compare the dealer's on-the-road price with delivered price plus duty.
Ready to buy? Pick a car in the list below and press Buy Now, or Inquiry Now on WhatsApp. Tell us your budget and the car you want and we reply 24/7.
See also: Jamaica import page with delivered prices · Japanese cars you can import to Jamaica and Trinidad in 2026
