St Kitts is small: the main road around the island is only about 30 miles, and Nevis is a short ferry ride away. Most drivers do short trips, which makes fuel-saving Japanese cars the obvious choice. Here is how to import one to Basseterre.
RHD cars for sale in St Kitts
St Kitts and Nevis drives on the left, so Japanese cars arrive right-hand drive. There is no strict age limit on imported used vehicles, which keeps all 186 cars in our stock open to you, delivered to Basseterre from about $3,000.
What sells in St Kitts and Nevis
- Hybrids for short island trips: the 2019 Toyota Aqua G, the 2021 Corolla Touring Hybrid estate and the 2019 Honda Insight EX sedan.
- People carriers: the Toyota Noah and Voxy (7 to 8 seats) for families, hotel shuttles and taxis.
- Cheap used cars in Basseterre: kei cars like the 2019 Suzuki Wagon R Hybrid cost very little to buy and ship.
- Used SUVs for sale in St Kitts: the Toyota C-HR and Honda Vezel are the popular small SUVs.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan used cars in St Kitts
Every car from these three brands in our stock is listed on its brand page: Toyota, Honda, Nissan. Toyota is the most common on the island, so it is also the easiest to find parts for.
Japan to St Kitts shipping cost
Cars ship from Japan to the Port of Basseterre in about 32 to 42 days. Freight is $237 per m³ today. A compact car of about 10 m³ therefore costs around $2,400 to ship, and a 7-seat van about $3,500. For Nevis, add the ferry freight from Basseterre to Charlestown.
Import duty and landed cost of a car in St Kitts
The Customs and Excise Department charges import duty and VAT on the CIF value (car + freight + insurance), with rates that depend on the car's value and engine size. Ask a customs broker in Basseterre to pre-assess a specific car before you pay.
Example landed cost, using the 2021 Toyota Corolla Touring Hybrid G-X:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Car price, FOB Japan | $9,192 |
| Freight to Basseterre (11.4 m³) | $2,703 |
| Delivered to the port (C&F) | $11,895 |
| Insurance, duty, VAT and port/broker fees | assessed in St Kitts |
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Japan car auction grades explained
Auction cars come with an auction sheet: an overall grade (for example 4 or 4.5), an interior grade, and a diagram marking any scratches, dents or repairs. It is the most honest record of a used car's condition, so ask for it on any car you like.
Buying a Japanese used car online from Basseterre
Press Buy Now on a car below and choose Basseterre. Your proforma invoice is issued straight away. We confirm the car and send payment details on WhatsApp, then ship it and send the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice and Certificate of Origin.
Best used car dealer in St Kitts, or buy direct?
A car dealer in Basseterre suits you if you need a car now and want to see it first. Buying from a Japan car exporter suits you if you can wait about six weeks and want more choice for the money. If you are searching "used cars near me" in Basseterre, compare the two on the full landed price.
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: St Kitts and Nevis import page with delivered prices · Japanese used cars across the Eastern Caribbean
