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Thailand's Top Car Exporter to Venezuela, 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 Venezuela 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.

More than 336,000 cars were sold in Venezuela last year, an 81 percent increase over 2006 amid steady economic growth, according to the Venezuelan Automobile Chamber. During the same period, the number of locally assembled cars fell by 1.3 percent. Venezuela’s Industry and Commerce Ministry issued permits to import 219,000 vehicles, including motorcycles, in 2008. Due to rising inflation and deteriorating economy car imports have declined.

Import Regulations

Tariffs:

  • As a member of the Complementary Convention in the Automotive Sector and/or Andean Automotive Policy with Colombia and Ecuador, Venezuela shares common external automotive tariffs of 35 percent for automobiles (range from 20 to 35 percent, but most are at 35), 15 percent for trucks and buses (range from 5-35 percent, but most are at 15; 10 percent for Ecuador), and a concession rate of 3 percent for CKD kits available to assemblers participating in the regional/local content scheme (see below).
  • Automotive parts (HTS 8407-08 and 8708) tariffs range from 5 to 15 percent.

Taxes:

  • VAT 14.5 percent, based on price of vehicle: CIF value, plus duty paid, plus customs fee
  • Transfer/local customs and service tax (5 percent), based on CIF value
  • Customs handling fee (2 percent), based on CIF value

Other Measures:

  • There are no limitatio ns on the types of models imported, and no special import permits are required.
  • Local assemblers are free to assemble vehicles of any model and are also allowed to import vehicles. However all local assemblers are subject to a "Foreign Exchange Program", which amounts to 50 percent of foreign exchange outflow in the case of passenger cars.
  • Significant progress has been achieved in removing a non-tariff barrier involving certification requirements. This was based on obligatory quality and manufacturing standard certificates required for certain imports where the Venezuelan standards office COVENIN had established standards for Venezuelan products. Since customs demanded to see an "official" certificate to the effect that the imports complied with similar standards in their countries of origin, importers had the problem in cases where either such standards did not exist or no official standards institute was established which could certify adherence to standards. In the case of U.S. products, there was no official institution which could certify adherence to for instance ASTM or ASI standards or similar. However, importers have by now been able to overcome this and COVENIN appears to accept a statement by the foreign manufacturer to the effect that established standards have been applied. In cases, where the importers have not been able to provide any type of certification, COVENIN is now requesting a quality test by a local testing laboratory, a costly and time-consuming procedure, which the importers are protesting. COVENIN obligatory standards exist for the following products: batteries, safety belts and safety belt anchors, McPherson struts, brake cylinders, helicoidal springs, steel wheels, brake servos, radiator caps, safety glass, spark plugs, tires. retreading material, V-belts, rubber belts, mufflers, steering terminals, wheel lugs, water hoses, brake disks and drums and suspension parts. This list is subject to changes as COVENIN might add other items.
  • There are no labeling, marking or packaging requirements. Since there is some resistance by end users against non-identifiable manufacturers or countries of origin, it is advisable to print on the package or label the name of the manufacturer and his address or at least "Made in the USA". In the case of generic parts, it is helpful to list the automobile brands, model and model years for which the component is applicable.
  • Luxury Tax: 10 percent over $30,000.

Regional/Local Content:

  • Under the Andean Automotive Policy, a regional/local content scheme was established so that vehicles and parts could be traded amongst all three countries duty-free. For example, the 1995-96 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 of 33 percent for Category 1 and 18 percent for Category 2.

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 Andean Automotive 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.

Membership in Trade & Economic Agreements:

  • Andean Community Member
  • ALADI
  • CARICOM
  • Chile
  • Costa Rica
  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Guyana
  • Honduras
  • Nicaragua
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Andean Community – MERCOSUR
  • Andean Community -European Union
  • Group of Three
  • WTO (no parts bindings)
  • GATT

Import Rules Venezuela

The Andean Automotive 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. You have to pay 34% of the value of the car to purchase a national license plate.

Importation of New Autos by Venezuelan Citizens and Non Citizens

The auto must be brand new. The model must be of the same year as the year it is being imported.

The original invoice and title, must be notarized at the point of origin.

The shipper must be at least 18 years old and must be in Venezuela when the auto arrives.

Import tax is 1% of the CIF value.

Import duties are 35% of the CIF value.

Vat is 14.5% of the sum of the CIF value, plus duties and taxes on an auto.

Vat is 20% of the sum of the CIF value, plus duties and taxes on autos worth more than US$20,000.00.

Vat is 30% of the sum of the CIF value, plus duties and taxes on autos worth more than US$44,000.00.

For autos of the year 2000 in ahead, the shipper must obtain in Venezuela for the nationalization of his auto, the Certificate of Transmissions of Mobiles Sources.  With the Origin Certificate emitted by the manufacturer and a special format that must be filled, it is addressed to the office of Environment Quality of the Ministry of the Atmosphere, in order to request these documents.

 

Only Venezuelans can bring used autos into Venezuela

  • Used autos are permitted duty-free provided:
  • ONLY VENEZUELANS OR RETURNING RESIDENTS CAN BRING USED AUTOS INTO VENEZUELA
  • TR3 and TR5 Visa bearers are not considered as residents and cannot import used autos
  • Customer must have stayed abroad for at least one year prior to shipping auto
  • Auto must have been owned and used by the customer for a minimum of at least 11 months in the country of origin
  • Auto must be the used personal property of the owner and be registered in his name by the authorities in the country of origin
  • One auto imported per customer and valued under US$20,000. If over $20,000 duties assessed approximately 35% of CIF value.
  • Used auto must be one that is produced or assembled in Venezuela
  • New autos are dutiable and must be imported the same year the auto was manufactured
  • The auto odometer must not read more than 100 miles
  • Owners of new autos being imported must be returning Venezuelan citizens or must hold a visa to reside in Venezuela
  • Customer must be at least 18 years old
  • Documents required:
    • Residence Visa for owner
    • Passport
    • Certificate of Ownership
    • Original commercial invoice and registration title stamped by Venezuelan Consulate in country of origin
    • Purchase Invoice (original), Title and Registration, legalized by the Venezuelan Consulate (Title must be issued in the country of origin and must have been issued at least 11 months)
    • Certificate of Use, legalized by the Venezuelan Consulate, stating vehicle has been in the Customer's possession for no less than 11 months
  • Customer must be present at port with his current drivers license in order to have auto released.
  • Failure to comply with any of the above will result in fines levied by port authorities or government offices payable by the Customer.
  • Please request latest regulations for autos and motorcycles from the destination agent before shipping.

To be imported duty free, the original value of the auto when brand new must have been less than US$20,000.00. If the original value was over US$20,000.00, duties will be 35% of the CIF value. The value of the auto will be determined by a local organism (SENIAT), the shipper request for an trade where this organism will inform the value of the auto that must be used for effects of customs, to decide if it pays taxes (US$20,000.00) or if not pays taxes (US$20,000.00) or in used conditions (depreciated) in order to determine the bases of that amount, that will pay the taxes, when the auto is in new conditions, exceeds the US$20,000.00. The SENIAT takes approximately two weeks to give to this trade, as of the date of the request. Import tax is 1% of the CIF value and it is paid in all the cases. The shipper must have owned the auto for over 11 months as indicated on the original invoice and title.

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

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Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica, Bahamas,
Antigua and Barbuda,
St. Vincent and the Grenadines,
St. Lucia, BermudaDominica, Grenada,
St. Kitts and Nevis, Aruba, Cayman Islands,
Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique
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RHD South America Guyana, Suriname Guyana largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Suriname largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand
LHD South America Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil,
Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador,
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua,
Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
Argentine's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Belize's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Bolivia's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Brazil's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer ThailandChile's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Colombia's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Costa Rica's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Dominican Republic's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer ThailandEcuador's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand El Salvador's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Guatemala's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Honduras largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer ThailandNicaragua's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Panama's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Paraguay's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Peru's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer ThailandUruguay's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand Venezuela's largest 4x4 Vigo exporter importer Thailand

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 nationsJim 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:

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

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

  1. Anguilla (July 1999)
  2. Bermuda (2 July 2003)
  3. British Virgin Islands (July 1991)
  4. Cayman Islands (16 May 2002)
  5. Turks and Caicos Islands (July 1991)

There are seven observers:

  1. Aruba
  2. Colombia
  3. Dominican Republic
  4. Mexico
  5. Netherlands Antilles
  6. Puerto Rico
  7. 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.

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'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

 

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