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Export Cars
to Trinidad & Tobago

UK Car Export provides professional vehicle export services to Trinidad & Tobago for private buyers, trade customers and dealerships. We manage the complete process from vehicle sourcing and documentation through to international shipping and delivery support.

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Exporting to Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidad & Tobago is a significant Caribbean vehicle import market. Port of Spain serves as a major Caribbean transshipment hub, making it well connected for UK exports.

UK Car Source manages all aspects of the export process to Trinidad including documentation, pre-shipment inspection coordination and sea freight booking.

Import Rules

Drive ConfigurationRight-hand drive required.
Vehicle Age LimitMaximum 4 years from first registration at point of import.
ConditionClean, roadworthy. Pre-shipment inspection certificate may be required.
Customs AuthorityTrinidad and Tobago Customs and Excise Division
Duty & VATMotor vehicle tax, customs duty and VAT applicable on CIF value.
StandardsUK-spec vehicles accepted. Catalytic converter required.

Import regulations are subject to change. We recommend confirming current requirements with the relevant customs authority prior to shipment.

Major Ports

Port of Spain — Main deep-water port and primary vehicle import hub for the Caribbean region.
Point Lisas — Industrial port handling cargo and commercial vehicle imports.

Shipping Options

RoRo Shipping

Roll-on Roll-off service. Cost-effective for most passenger vehicles and SUVs.

Container Shipping

Dedicated or shared container. Recommended for prestige and high-value vehicles.

Air Freight

Available on special request for time-critical or ultra-high-value shipments.

Caribbean / Regional Hub

Many island shipments route via regional transshipment hubs for cost efficiency.

Required Documentation

UK V5C Registration Certificate (original)
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin (where required)
Insurance Certificate
Import Permit / Customs Entry Form (at destination)
Copy of buyer's passport / identification

Estimated Timelines

1

Vehicle Sourcing & Preparation

1–3 weeks depending on specification and availability

2

Documentation & Export Clearance

3–7 working days

3

Sea Freight Transit

14–18 days sea freight

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Customs Clearance at Destination

3–10 working days depending on port and documentation

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Total Estimated Process

6–10 weeks from order to delivery (subject to availability and customs)

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