Quick answer: importing a used car into Papua New Guinea means with no single fixed age cap published, and expect GST + import duty.
Quick answer: importing a used car into Papua New Guinea means with no single fixed age cap published, and expect GST + import duty. Papua New Guinea is a right-hand drive (RHD) market, so the steering side matters before you order. We confirm each car's age and duty position against Papua New Guinea rules before you pay — not after.
Age limit: Papua New Guinea does not publish a single fixed age cap — eligibility is driven more by duty, engine size and emissions than by vehicle age. We still verify current rules for your specific model before ordering, since some ports tighten limits seasonally or for older/high-cc units.
Import duty: expect GST + import duty. This is the headline cost on top of the FOB price and freight, and it is usually calculated on the CIF (cost + insurance + freight) value rather than the invoice price. Ask us for a worked CIF calculation for the exact car you want — we do this daily for the Asia-Pacific region buyers.
Steering side — read this first: Papua New Guinea drives on the left and requires right-hand drive (RHD). Most cars sourced from China are LHD, so for RHD markets we either source genuine RHD units (common for Japanese and British-market models) or arrange a compliant RHD conversion before export. Do not ship an LHD car to Papua New Guinea without confirming it can be legally registered there.
Clearance port: cars clear at Lae. We quote FOB China plus freight to this port, and can help coordinate your local clearing agent with the export document pack.
Regional note: Papua New Guinea follows the Asia-Pacific region import practice — duty is assessed on the CIF value and age/emissions rules can vary by port. We keep a current reference for every market we ship to, so ask us for the latest figures rather than relying on older listings.
See our full Papua New Guinea used car import guide for the complete duty, document and inspection checklist. Ready to start? Send us the model or VIN on WhatsApp and we will confirm the landed cost and age eligibility for Papua New Guinea before you commit.
