Importing duty for used Minibuses; Japanese Vehicles to Malawi

The following is the import duty for used Japanese minibuses imported direct from Japan to Malawi as advised by the Malawi Revenue Authority:

Up to 2.0 Litre Engines
With up to seating capacity of 10
25% Import Duty
16.5% VAT
15% Excise



Charged on CIF Value
2.0 Litre up to 2.499 Litre Engines
With up to seating capacity of 10
25% Import Duty
16.5% VAT
30% Excise

Charged on CIF Value
2.5 Litre up to 2.99 Litre Engines
With up to seating capacity of 10
25% Import Duty
16.5% VAT
40% Excise\

Charged on CIF Value
Over 3.0 Litre Engines
With up to seating capacity of 10
25% Import Duty
16.5% VAT
50% Excise

Charged on CIF Value
For minibuses catering for over 10 people
Regardless of Engine Size:
25% Import Duty
16.5% VAT

Charged on CIF Value
(In other words, no excise duty for minibuses catering for more than 10 people).
The above information may change at any time, so best to consult direct with the Revenue Authority before purchasing your own minibus to confirm the up to date rates.