🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago Import Tax Calculator

Updated for January 1, 2026 onward.
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💡 CIF = Total Cost of Vehicle + Insurance + Freight
Type TTD USD
CIF Value
Import Duty
Motor Vehicle Tax (MVT)
VAT (12.5%)
CIF VALUE
TOTAL TAXES
TOTAL LANDED
* This is not an official calculator! Use at your own risk.
* Broker fees, rent, and insurance not included in tax calc.

📋 Overview

This calculator estimates the total landed cost of importing a vehicle into Trinidad & Tobago based on Legal Notice No. 477 of 2025, effective January 1, 2026.

⚠️ Important: This is an unofficial calculator. Always verify with customs officials or licensed brokers for official rates.

💰 Tax Components

1. Import Duty

Percentage of CIF value based on engine size and vehicle type:

  • ≤ 1599cc (Gas/Hybrid) 25%
  • 1600cc - 1999cc 35%
  • 2000cc - 2499cc 40%
  • ≥ 2500cc 45%

2. Motor Vehicle Tax (MVT)

Flat rate per cubic centimeter (CC):

  • ≤ 1599cc $5.00/cc
  • 1600cc - 1799cc $8.00/cc
  • 1800cc - 1999cc $15.00/cc
  • 2000cc - 2499cc $25.00/cc
  • 2500cc - 2999cc $30.00/cc
  • ≥ 3000cc $50.00/cc
🚗 Example: A 1998cc engine pays $15.00 × 1998 = $29,970 TTD in MVT alone!

3. VAT (Value Added Tax)

Applied to the sum of CIF + Duty + MVT:

  • All Vehicles 12.5%

⚡ Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Special tax treatment for fully electric vehicles:

✅ Tax Exempt: EVs with CIF value ≤ $400,000 TTD pay zero import duty, MVT, and VAT.
⚠️ Luxury EVs: EVs over $400,000 TTD are subject to standard luxury vehicle taxes (estimated 35% duty + VAT).

🔧 Hybrid Vehicles

Hybrids follow the same tax brackets as gasoline vehicles. Some models may qualify for reduced MVT rates depending on specific regulations.

📊 How the Calculation Works

Step 1: CIF Value (Cost + Insurance + Freight) in TTD

Step 2: Calculate Import Duty = CIF × Duty Rate

Step 3: Calculate MVT = Engine CC × Rate per CC

Step 4: Calculate VAT = (CIF + Duty + MVT) × 12.5%

Step 5: Total Landed Cost = CIF + Duty + MVT + VAT

💱 Currency Exchange

The calculator fetches live exchange rates from an external API for accurate conversions. If unavailable, a fallback rate is used.

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⚠️ Exclusions & Disclaimers

The following costs are NOT included in this calculator:

  • Broker Fees
  • Customs Processing Fees
  • Port Charges & Wharfage
  • Insurance (Local)
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Licensing Fees
Last Updated: January 2026 | Based on Legal Notice No. 477 of 2025