Vehicle import Eligibility

✅  Accepted Vehicles:

• Passenger cars & SUV's
• Light trucks & pickups
• Motorcycles
• Vans & Minivans
• Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
• Commercial Trucks & Trailers

              (All Must be DOT & EPA compliant)

🚫 Age Limit:

There is no official maximum age limit;

 however:

• Newer vehicles are generally taxed less due to better emission standards

Duty Taxes & Fees

All vehicles entering Puerto Rico are subject to local excise tax ( Arancel ) , which varies based on vehicles type and value.

• Calculated by: Make, Model, Year, Suggested retail value, and CO2 emission (for newer vehicles)
• You can estimate the excise tax using Puerto Rico's Autoimpuesto Portal: https://www.hacienda.pr.gov

Additional Fees:

• Port Handling fees: Approx. $200 - $600
• Registration and licensing
• Inspection Fees (If registering in the island)

El Menaje de Casa

(Returning residents)

"El Menaje de casa" refers to the tax exemption program for returning Puerto Ricans who lived abroad.

🧳 Who Qualifies:

• Puerto Ricans returning to reside permanently after living outside of Puerto Rico for more than 1 year
• Proof of residency abroad and intention to settle in Puerto Rico
• Only one request per person or family

Vehicle import under "EL Menaje"

 One vehicle may be imported tax-free if:



• It was owned and used for at least 6 months prior to return
• It is included as part of the menaje de casa declaration
• Vehicle is not sold within 3 years of entering PR.

Important notes and recommendations

✅Use a trusted Puerto Rican customs broker
✅ Get a pre-shipping inspection to confirm vehicle eligibility
✅ Expect port fees and inland delivery costs in Puerto Rico.
✅ Keep all original documentation with you or your authorized agent during pickup

✅Vehicles with liens must have a release letter from the lienholder

✅It is illegal to sell a duty-exempt vehicle under "el menaje" within 3 years

✅Duty exemptions does not cover port fees or inspections costs.

01

Required Documentation

• Tittle of the vehicle (tittle must be in shippers name or with proper authorization)
• Valid government-issued ID
• Bill of sale pr proof of purchase (if newly acquired)
• Vehicle must not have any open recalls
• Vehicle must be in operable conditions if shipping via RO/RO
• Notarized letter of authorization if not the vehicle owner.

02

Vehicle Preparation

• Clean the vehicle: Wash exterior and

interior (to comply with customs and

quarantine inspections)

• Remove Personal Items: No personal 

belongings inside the car (Unless otherwise

authorized-check with us first!)

• Check fluids & battery: Prevent unnecessary

delays and issues during transport

• Document condition: Take photos of the vehicle from all angles as proof of pre-shipment condition. 

03

Booking the shipment

• Contact us early to reserve space

(ocean freight slots fill quickly)

• Provide accurate vehicle dimensions and

weight

• Select your desired shipping method:

RORO (Roll-On/Roll-Off) — most economical, vehicle is driven on/off the ship

• Container provides added security and option to include spare parts or personal goods (restrictions apply)

04

Delivery to Port

Deliver vehicle to the designated U.S. port of departure or schedule door-to-port transport through us

Bring all required documents at delivery time