Thailand's Top Car Exporter to Colombia, the Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean

Jim Autos Thailand is Thailand's oldest and largest auto exporter to the world. In the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago is our largest market but Colombia also represent an important market. Caribbean has been our playground for a very long time especially the Right Hand Drive countries and we have been exporting Right Hand Drive 4x4 pickups and SUVs to all the countries of the RHD Americas including Trinidad and Tobago, Bahamas, Bermuda, Antigua Barbuda, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Guyana, Suriname, and Falkland Islands. We are also Thailand's top exporter of Left Hand Drive 4x4 pickups and SUVs to Left Hand Drive countries of Central and South America.

Thailand's top car exporter and 4x4 exporter to the RHD Caribbean countries and LHD countries of Latin America

Jim Autos Thailand is Thailand's and Dubai's top car exporter, Thailand's top auto exporter and Thailand's top 4x4 exporter of Right Hand Drive and Left Hand Drive vehicles to the Americas. We established our dominance in export of Right Hand Drive vehicles and have been Asia's top auto exporter to Right Hand Drive American countries including Trinidad and Tobago, Bahamas, Bermuda, Antigua Barbuda, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Guyana, Suriname, and Falkland Islands.

We are proud to be Thailand's top car exporter to Trinidad and Tobago. We are also Thailand's and Dubai's top LHD exporter to Left Hand countries like Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Colombia

Thailand top car exporter to Colombia Colombia is the only South American country with both Caribbean and Pacific coastlines. The fourth-largest country in South America, it has a total area of 1,138,910 sq km (439,736 sq mi), including insular possessions, and extends 1,700 km (1,060 mi) NNW–SSE and 1,210 km (750 mi) NNE–SSW. Comparatively, the area occupied by Colombia is slightly less than three times the size of the state of Montana. Bordered on the N by the Caribbean Sea, on the NE by Venezuela, on the SE by Brazil, on the SW by Peru and Ecuador, on the W by the Pacific Ocean, and on the NW by Panama, the Colombian mainland is located entirely within the tropics. Its total boundary length is 6,004 km (3,731 mi). Its coastlines extend 3,208 km (1,993 mi). Also held by the Republic of Colombia (though claimed by Nicaragua) are the archipelago of San Andrés and Providencia in the Caribbean Sea, about 190 km (120 mi) off the coast of Nicaragua, and the islands of Malpelo, Gorgona, and Gorgonilla in the Pacific Ocean. Colombia also holds the uninhabited Caribbean islands of Quita Sueño Bank, Roncador Cay, and Serrana Bank, to which the US renounced all rights under the Treaty of Quita Sueño, ratified by the US Senate in July 1981; Nicaragua also disputes this claim. Colombia has a dispute with Venezuela over maritime rights in the Gulf of Venezuela. Negotiations have been going on unsuccessfully since 1970, and in August 1987, a Colombian naval vessel entered the disputed region in an apparent attempt to make Venezuela more responsive.

Colombia Import Rules

Import of used vehicles is prohibited. Catalytic converters required on all new and imported vehicles since 1 January 1995. Light‐duty petrol vehicles must conform to emissions standards roughly equivalent to that of USEPA 1987 standards. New vehicles must comply with Euro 1; heavy‐duty diesel vehicles must comply with equivalent of USEPA 1994 standards for buses and 1991 standards for other vehicles. New buses must comply with Euro 2, other new heavy duty vehicles with Euro 1.

Items previously prohibited are now permitted under license. However, no import licenses are approved for used automotive vehicles of any kind, used parts and accessories for tractors and automotive vehicles, or used tires, which in practice are all considered as prohibited items for import into Colombia.

Imports in Colombia are regulated by the Ministry Trade, Industry and Commerce. Duties are regulated by National Duties and Tax Administration (DIAN)

The following website will be useful to get further information:

http://www.mincomercio.gov.co/ : Commerce Ministry
http://www.proexport.com.co/ : National Export Promotion office
http://www.dian.gov.co/: National Duties and Tax Administration

Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador Common Auto Policy also called Andean Automotive Policy

Tariffs: In September 1993, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador agreed to adopt a common automotive policy, which became effective on January 1, 1994 (also known as the Complementary Convention in the Automotive Sector and/or Andean Automotive Policy). This policy established common external automotive tariffs of 35 percent for automobiles and CKD kits, 15 percent for trucks and buses (10 percent for Ecuador), and a concessional rate of 3 percent for CKD kits available to assemblers participating in the regional/local content scheme (see below).

Taxes: VAT is assessed on the C.I.F. value plus applicable duties

Four-wheel-drive vehicles (20 percent)
All other cars (35 percent); unless the C.I.F. value plus tariff is greater than or equal to US $35,000, in which case the VAT is 45 percent
Ambulances and hearses (14 percent)

Other Measures:• There are no limitations on the types of models imported, and no special import permits are required. However, imported vehicles must be registered with the Colombian government prior to shipment. Local assemblers are free to assemble vehicles of any model and are also allowed to import vehicles. Since January 1, 1994, Colombia has required gas emission/evaporation control systems (to reduce gasoline tank and carburetor emissions) and a gas emission control system or positive ventilation valve (to control crankcase gas emissions) on all gasoline engine motor vehicles imported into or assembled in Colombia. Since January 1, 1995, Colombia has required catalytic converters to be installed on imported and locally produced vehicles.

Regional/Local Content: Under the 1994 agreement, a regional/local content scheme was established for a five-year period so that vehicles and parts could be traded amongst all three countries duty-free. For example, the 1995-97 minimum requirement was set at 30 percent for automotive parts and passenger vehicles with a capacity of up to 16 persons and merchandise transport vehicles of a total weight of 4.5 tons (Category 1), and at 15 percent for other types of vehicles (Category 2). To enjoy the privilege of importing CKD material with a 3 percent import duty, assemblers must incorporate local content as follows: Category 1: 30 percent in 1995, 31 percent in 1997, and 32 percent in 1997. Category 2: 15 percent in 1995, 16 percent in 1997, and 17 percent in 1997. By January 1998, these rates rose to 33 and 18 percent, respectively. This Andean Automotive Program was under review by the concerned Governments for the 5-year period (1999-2004), and, despite WTO implications, it appears that the regional content rules will gradually be adjusted upwards. Based on current information we understand that the regional content requirement in 2000 was 24.8 percent, and will increase to 34.7 percent by 2009.

Import Restrictions: The 1994 common policy prohibits imports from other countries of used cars, trucks, and buses, as well as new vehicles from previous years. It also bans trade in these vehicles among the member nations

Import Climate

Colombia has signed several multilateral and bilateral free trade agreements. The most important of these are: a) the Andean Community (ANCOM) with Venezuela, Ecuador, and Bolivia (Peru withdrew in April 1997); b) the Latin American Integration Association (LAIA) with Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras and Cuba, which was later renegotiated country by country on a bilateral basis; c) the G-3 (Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela); and d) the Colombia-Chile bilateral agreements. Full implementation will take several years, but once achieved, would give Colombia access to a free market of over 200 million people. Colombia has also requested admission to NAFTA.

Under the ANCOM agreement, the signatory countries must assign a common external tariff (CET) for imports coming from third countries and, at the same time, eliminate duties for products manufactured and traded within the region. There are four tariff levels in the CET: 5, 10, 15, and 20 percent. As these member countries grow and modernize, foreign firms may consider the expanded ANCOM market attractive enough to initiate local production for the regional market.

Due to a number of integration agreements with various countries, a complex system of tariffs are applied according to the different treaties. The prior import-licensing requirement has been virtually eliminated. Approximately 97 percent of the 5,162 items in the Colombian Harmonized Tariff Schedule are now on the free import list (i.e., no license required). Import prices are now undergoing closer scrutiny (for duty collection purposes), as is the entry of foreign currency. U.S. dollars can be exchanged freely through banks and financial corporations.

Tariffs: Import duties are ad valorem and are assessed on the CIF value of shipments. Colombia's tariffs conform to the 5-20 percent Common External Tariff (CET) in effect for the Andean Community. Government entities are no longer exempt from import duties.

Special taxes, fees and/or surcharges: Most imports of consumer goods, consumer electronics, and apparel (in addition to a 15 percent estimate for freight and insurance FOB costs), are subject to a 1.2 percent surcharge on the FOB value of products for a so-called "Customs Services Fund" which was introduced recently under Article 56 of Law 633 of December 29, 2000.

VAT: A 16 percent VAT (value-added tax) is levied on the CIF duty-paid value of imports, with only a few exceptions.

Thailand's Top new used car 4x4 dealer importer exporter to the Americas

Region	Countries	Icons
Americas
Caribbean	Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica, Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Bermuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Aruba, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique
RHD South America	Guyana, Suriname
LHD South America	Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

We are Thailand's top car exporter to Asia, Thailand's top car exporter to Europe, Thailand's top car exporter to the Americas, Thailand's top car exporter to Africa and Thailand's top car exporter to the Pacific. No matter where in the world you are and whether your requirement is Right Hand Drive car or 4x4 or Left Hand Drive car or 4x4, Jim Autos Thailand, its used car division Jim 4x4 Thailand and its Dubai division Jim Autos Dubai are ready to serve all your automotive needs. In our 100 years proud history we have exported to over 100 countries in the world and continue to add new customers while not forgetting old customers and old countries. We have an 80% repeat and referral business rate, a testament to our superior customer service, honesty, great quality, great selection, great pricing and great speed of delivery. Thailand's top car dealer, Thailand top car exporter and Thailand's top 4x4 exporter is ready to serve you from either its Thailand or Dubai offices.

Exporting from Asia can be tricky as auto exporters and car exporters are dime a dozen. The stereotype of used car salesman is universal and based on some truth. With the advent of Internet the crooks have come out of the woodworks to separate the innocent from their money, Thailand, Singapore, Dubai and United Kingdom are no exception. Caveat emptor - buyer beware - maxim has been heeded by businessmen since the time of the Ancients but it is most relevant when all it takes is a DSL modem, a nerdy kit with some HTML skills to put together a website, some Images (Pics) taken at your competitor's lots and you are in business. We have seen a parade of newbie auto exporters come in, offer great deals for a year or so perpetrating an elaborate Ponzi scheme and then disappear with millions of dollars of their customers very hard earned money. Will you trust a company that has been in business for 1 year or one that has been in business for 100 years and is well respected not only all over Asia but also beyond Asian boundaries. If someone offers you a deal that sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Not all new entrants are crooks but there are some who in their quest for the fast buck wants to cut corners at the expense of the customer. When you work with Jim you have the peace of mind to know that we have been voted Thailand's most trusted dealership and Thailand's most trusted auto exporter five years in a row and it is for this reason that we have over 80% of the auto exporting market share in Thailand and dominate car, pickup, SUV, minivan, truck, bus and machinery exports from Singapore, Dubai and United Kingdom.

thailand top new used car exporter of 4x4 VIgo, triton to CARICOM RHD nations Jim Autos Thailand, Bloomstar, Jim Group, Jim 4x4 and other divisions of our parent company the Jim Group of Companies account for over 90% of Thailand auto exports to CARICOM nations.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), is an organization of Caribbean nations and dependencies. Caricom's main purpose is to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, to ensure that the benefits of integration are equitably shared, and to coordinate foreign policy.

CARICOM's major activities involve coordinating economic policies and development planning; it also devises and institutes special projects for the less-developed countries within its jurisdiction. It also operates as a regional common market for many of its members (Caricom Single Market). It also operates the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), which serves as the final court of appeal for many Caricom members and also handles regional trade disputes.

Currently CARICOM has 15 full members:

Antigua and Barbuda (4 July 1974)
Bahamas (4 July 1983) (not part of customs union)
Barbados (1 August 1973)
Belize (1 May 1974)
Dominica (1 May 1974)
Grenada (1 May 1974)
Guyana (1 August 1973)
Haiti (provisional membership on 4 July 1998, full membership on 2 July 2002)
Jamaica (1 August 1973)
Montserrat (a territory of the United Kingdom) (1 May 1974)
Saint Kitts and Nevis (26 July 1974 as Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla)
Saint Lucia (1 May 1974)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1 May 1974)
Suriname (4 July 1995)
Trinidad and Tobago (1 August 1973)

There are five associate members (all British overseas territories):

Anguilla (July 1999)
Bermuda (2 July 2003)
British Virgin Islands (July 1991)
Cayman Islands (16 May 2002)
Turks and Caicos Islands (July 1991)

There are seven observers:

Aruba
Colombia
Dominican Republic
Mexico
Netherlands Antilles
Puerto Rico
Venezuela

Thailand's top Car exporter to the world

We are not Thailand's top car exporter because we are the oldest but because of our unwavering commitment to customer service, honesty, integrity, professionalism, great prices, great selection, great quality and quick delivery. Jim is a family-owned and family-operated dealership and we have been in business since 1911. Email us now at [email protected] to obtain your vehicle of your choice. Take a look at our selection of 4x4 vehicles to take your pick.

Thailand's top new 2016, 2017 Used 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009, 2008Toyota Vigo and used 1999, 2oo0, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Toyota Hilux Tiger and used 2004, 2005, 2005, 2007 and 2008 Toyota Hilux Vigo dealer, importer and exporter

Jim Autos Thailand is Thailand's largest, Singapore's, United Kingdom UK's and Dubai's largest auto exporter: we are Thailand's largest, Singapore's, United Kingdom UK's and Dubai's largest Toyota Hilux Vigo exporter and export all types of vehicles from cars to sedans to pickups to SUVs to 4x2s and 4x4s to Trinidad and other parts of the Caribbean. Toyota Hilux Vigo is our largest pickup export in T&T followed by Mitsubishi L200 Triton, Nissan Navara, Chevy Colorado, Ford Ranger, Isuzu DMax, Mazda BT50 among others. Our top SUV export to Trinidad is Toyota Fortuner followed by Isuzu MU-7. We ship to over 100 countries in the world. Email us now at [email protected] for your Vigo of choice. If you are looking for Toyota Landcruiser, Toyota Prado, Toyota Hilux Surf, Mitsubishi Pajero and other pickups and SUVs from our Dubai office in Right Hand Drive or Left Hand Drive please email our Dubai office at [email protected] now..

Pickups are among world's popular 4x4 vehicles and Jim Autos Thailand is Thailand's largest, Singapore's, United Kingdom UK's and Dubai's largest and oldest pickup and SUV exporter.

Toyota Hilux Vigo remains our best selling and top selling 4x4 pickup. If you are looking for Toyota Hilux Vigo 4x2 or 4x4 or single cab Toyota Hilux Vigo, extra cab Toyota Hilux Vigoand double cab Toyota Hilux Vigo, Jim Autos Thailand is the place.

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Jim Autos Thailand is a fully owned division of the Jim Group of Companies. We are Thailand's oldest and largest auto exporter and we are only one of the three auto exporting companies with prior automotive experience. We have been in the business for the past 100 years with a 80% repeat and referral business thanks to our expertise, honesty, high quality, low price and quick delivery among others. Please check what some of customers have to say about us in our Testimonials page and top twenty reasons our customers have cited for doing business with us.

Whether you are looking for a diesel pickup or sports utility vehicle or a luxury car, sports car, minivan, truck, bus or machinery then Jim Autos Thailand, Jim Autos Dubai, Singapore Motors Jim and Jim Autos United Kingdom are the dealers and exporters of choice of thousands of dealers in Asia, Africa, Europe, Pacific and the Americas. We provide top quality 4WD and 2WD pickups and 4x4 and 4x2 pickups and SUVs direct from the manufacturer Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan.

We were the first to export Toyota Hilux Tiger out of Thailand as we were Thailand's first auto exporter. We were also Thailand first auto exporter to export Toyota Hilux Vigo out of Thailand. Our Toyota Vigo prices can not be beaten! No one can beat our Toyota Hilux Tiger pricing, or our Mitsubishi L200 Triton, or Mitsubishi L200 Strada, Nissan Navara pricing. Our prices for all pickups and SUVs are the cheapest. We have Toyota Vigo 4WD double-cabs in stock as well as all other top selling pickups and SUVs and available for immediate shipping anywhere in the world. Our Singapore, United Kingdom and Dubai branches and New Zealand and Australia offices can supply you full range of new and used Right Hand Drive and Left Hand Drive sedans, luxury cars, minivans, pickup trucks, SUVs, commercial trucks, buses and machinery.

Warning: Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, Jim Autos Thailand, its sister companies or its parent company The Jim Group of Companies, cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance

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Our Australia, United Kingdom and Dubai Divisions Jim Autos Australia, UK and Dubai offers all kinds of new and used vehicles from Australia, United Kingdom, Dubai and United States ranging from sedans, small cars, family cars, estate cars station wagons, cabriolets convertibles, executive cars, 4x4 pickups, 4x4 SUVs, coupes, Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), vans, trucks to construction and farm machinery from Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Lexus, Mazda, Isuzu, Infiniti, Audi, Mercedes Benz, VolksWagen, BMW, Porsche, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Iveco Trucks, Land Rover, Jaguar, Mini, Aston Martin, Bentley, Lotus, Vauxhall, Rolls Royce, Citroen, Renault Cars, Bugatti, Peugeot, Renault Trucks, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford, Chevrolet, Saab, Volvo, Scania Trucks, Volvo Trucks, DAF Trucks, Hyundai, Ssang Yong, Kia, Seat and Skoda