Used-machinery import rules, by country

Decree 273/2025 scrapped the CIBU used-goods certificate. Used chapter 84–90 goods now need only a sworn declaration in SIM, unless their tariff position is listed in Annex II. Their duty is twice the extra-zone rate, capped at 35%. Used farm machinery needs a SENASA AFIDI.

Licence or permit

Decree 273/2025 (in force April 17, 2025) eliminated the CIBU used-goods certificate. Importers now file a sworn declaration in ARCA's Malvina system that the goods are not waste (Ley 24.051) and not for energy recovery or disposal. Boletín Oficial – Decreto 273/2025, checked 2026-10

Age limit

Used capital goods in chapters 84–90 are importable unless their tariff position appears in Annex II of Res. 909/1994, as updated by Decree 273/2025. Parts for permitted goods may enter on an extra sworn declaration. argentina.gob.ar – Importar bienes usados, checked 2026-10

Age limit

Used motor vehicles remain non-importable under Decree 110/1999. Special-use vehicles (art. 7 f) now follow the Res. 909/94 used-goods regime instead of a prior authorization tied to local production. Boletín Oficial – Decreto 273/2025, checked 2026-10

Inspection

Used agricultural machinery needs a SENASA Phytosanitary Import Authorization (AFIDI), obtained through SIGPV-IMPO before the transaction. SENASA checks the documents and physically inspects for cleanliness, freedom from soil and plant debris, and the required treatments. argentina.gob.ar – Gestionar la Autorización Fitosanitaria de Importación (AFIDI), checked 2026-10

Documents

Sea shipments need an original commercial invoice plus three copies, in Spanish, hand-signed and bearing the Spanish sworn price declaration, plus a bill of lading, packing list and insurance certificate if applicable. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide – Argentina Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

EAEU member with no common border with the Union, so EAEU trade moves under customs transit. EAEU tariff, TR CU 010/031 (used machinery exempt from TR CU 010 certification) and e-passport rules apply; declarations need TR TS certificates where required.

Conformity

Used machinery ('бывшие в эксплуатации') is exempt from TR CU 010/2011 conformity confirmation (Art. 7); new machines need an EAEU certificate or declaration per Annex 3. Adopted by CU Commission Decision No. 823 (18 Oct 2011). Eurasian Economic Commission – TR CU 010/2011 text (CU Commission Decision No. 823), checked 2026-10

Conformity

TR CU 031/2012 (EEC Council Decision No. 60, 20 Jul 2012) covers newly made and imported farm/forestry tractors; its used-tractor exclusion applies only to tractors already in circulation inside the EAEU. Eurasian Economic Commission – TR CU 031/2012 text (EEC Council Decision No. 60), checked 2026-10

Documents

Tractors and self-propelled machines are registered via an electronic passport (ЭПСМ) under the EAEU Agreement of 15 Aug 2014 on unified passports; e-passport procedure set by EEC Collegium Decision No. 122 (22 Sep 2015). Eurasian Economic Commission – Legal basis for unified vehicle/self-propelled machine passports, checked 2026-10

Fees

Import duty follows the EAEU Common Customs Tariff and CN FEA approved by EEC Council Decision No. 80 (14 Sep 2021), identical across member states. Eurasian Economic Commission – EAEU CN FEA and Common Customs Tariff, checked 2026-10

Documents

Declaration filed electronically (DTI) with contract, invoice, packing list, transport documents, TR TS conformity certificates and certificate of origin where applicable; State Revenue Committee administers customs. U.S. International Trade Administration – Armenia Country Commercial Guide, checked 2026-10

Documents

Trade between Armenia and other EAEU states uses the 'Customs Transit' procedure because Armenia has no common border with the Union. Ministry of Finance of Armenia – EAEU Customs Regulations, checked 2026-10

Used machinery must arrive free of soil, seeds and plant material and faces mandatory DAFF inspection. Earthmovers generally are not road vehicles, but road trucks need import approval before shipping. Asbestos is prohibited. AUSFTA preference needs no certificate of origin.

Inspection

Used machinery for mining, earthmoving, construction or agriculture must arrive clean and faces mandatory on-arrival inspection: break-bulk at a wharf, containers at an approved site. If contaminated, it is cleaned, exported or destroyed at the importer's expense. DAFF – Importing motor vehicles, motorcycles, tyres and machinery, checked 2026-10

Inspection

Used earthmoving machinery must enter free of biosecurity risk material, which may require partial or full dismantling to clean. Low-level contamination is cleaned at an approved arrangement site; heavily contaminated machines may be ordered exported. DAFF – Cleanliness requirements for imported machinery, equipment and spare parts, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

Earth-moving machines (dozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, graders, dumpers, etc.) may qualify as non-road vehicles needing no road-vehicle import approval. An advisory notice can be requested via ROVER. DITRDCSA – Advisory notice that a thing is not a road vehicle, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

Road vehicles, including road trucks, need an RVSA import approval (type approval, concessional RAV entry or non-RAV entry) before transport to Australia. Importing without one is an offence, and customs will not clear the vehicle. Australian Border Force – Importing a motor vehicle, checked 2026-10

Conformity

Asbestos and goods containing it are prohibited imports. Brake and clutch linings, gaskets and seals are high risk. ABF may detain goods and require accredited sampling and testing at the importer's cost, and overseas 'asbestos-free' certificates may not suffice. Australian Border Force – Ensuring the goods do not contain asbestos, checked 2026-10

Trade agreement

AUSFTA requires no certificate of origin. The importer claims preference (code 'U') based on its own knowledge or information that the goods originate, and must provide supporting evidence on ABF request, either at entry or later. Australian Customs Notice No. 2004/39 (AUSFTA), checked 2026-10

Machinery is generally duty-exempt under the 0/5/15% tariff. Importers need a registered contract, certificate of origin and certificate of quality. The 10-year age ban covers used passenger cars only, not heavy machinery.

Fees

Three-tier tariff of 0%, 5% and 15%; raw materials and machinery generally exempt; industrial-park residents get 10-year VAT and duty exemption on imported equipment. U.S. International Trade Administration – Azerbaijan Country Commercial Guide (Import Tariffs), checked 2026-10

Documents

State Customs Committee requires signed import contract, customs declaration, bill of lading, invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and certificate of quality, plus permits where applicable. U.S. International Trade Administration – Azerbaijan Country Commercial Guide (Import Requirements), checked 2026-10

Age limit

Cabinet of Ministers decision of 29 Mar 2023 (No. 94) restricts import of used passenger cars over 10 years old; it targets passenger cars (minik avtomobilləri), not machinery. State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan – notice on Cabinet decision, checked 2026-10

U.S.-origin heavy machinery needs a BIS licence for Belarus. On import, EAEU TR CU rules apply (used machinery exempt from TR CU 010 certification) and Belarus charges a utilization fee on self-propelled machines under Council of Ministers Resolution No. 951.

Licence or permit

U.S. EAR §746.8(a)(5): a BIS licence is required to export to Belarus items in Supplement No. 4 to Part 746, which lists HTS 8429 (dozers, excavators, loaders), 8426 cranes, 8701 tractors and 870410 dumpers. U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security – EAR Part 746 (§746.8, Supplement No. 4), checked 2026-10

Conformity

Used machinery ('бывшие в эксплуатации') is exempt from TR CU 010/2011 conformity confirmation (Art. 7); new machines need an EAEU certificate or declaration per Annex 3. Adopted by CU Commission Decision No. 823 (18 Oct 2011). Eurasian Economic Commission – TR CU 010/2011 text (CU Commission Decision No. 823), checked 2026-10

Conformity

TR CU 031/2012 (EEC Council Decision No. 60, 20 Jul 2012) covers newly made and imported farm/forestry tractors; its used-tractor exclusion applies only to tractors already in circulation inside the EAEU. Eurasian Economic Commission – TR CU 031/2012 text (EEC Council Decision No. 60), checked 2026-10

Documents

Tractors and self-propelled machines are registered via an electronic passport (ЭПСМ) under the EAEU Agreement of 15 Aug 2014 on unified passports; e-passport procedure set by EEC Collegium Decision No. 122 (22 Sep 2015). Eurasian Economic Commission – Legal basis for unified vehicle/self-propelled machine passports, checked 2026-10

Fees

Import duty follows the EAEU Common Customs Tariff and CN FEA approved by EEC Council Decision No. 80 (14 Sep 2021), identical across member states. Eurasian Economic Commission – EAEU CN FEA and Common Customs Tariff, checked 2026-10

Fees

Utilization fee on self-propelled machines and trailers: Council of Ministers Resolution No. 951 (30 Dec 2022); rates revised from 10 Feb 2025 by Resolution No. 50; customs controls payment on imports. State Customs Committee of Belarus – rate change from 10 Feb 2025, checked 2026-10

Bolivia restricts used vehicles (chapter 87) by class age, diesel engine and right-hand drive. Used vehicles need a Viceministerio de Transportes EURO-norm prior authorization plus an emissions certificate, and each unit needs its own declaration. No official rule found for used chapter-84 machinery.

Age limit

Bolivia prohibits importing vehicles, and their parts, that other regulations bar, including restrictions on diesel engines, right-hand steering and the age of particular vehicle classes. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide – Bolivia Prohibited and Restricted Imports, checked 2026-10

Conformity

'Antiguo' (used, or prior model-year) vehicles need a Viceministerio de Transportes prior environmental authorization (EURO norm) plus certification of exhaust emissions and ozone-depleting substances. Right-hand-drive units must be converted in a national industrial free zone. Aduana Nacional – Regímenes y Destinos Aduaneros (Importación de Vehículos FAQ), checked 2026-10

Documents

Motor vehicles, machinery, trailers and semi-trailers each need a separate import declaration (DIM) per unit. Aduana Nacional – Regímenes y Destinos Aduaneros (FAQ), checked 2026-10

Used capital goods need a non-automatic import licence (LPCO/LI) from Decex, issued only when no similar Brazilian production exists, which is checked by a 30-day public consultation. MAPA requires an origin phytosanitary certificate, cleaning and port inspection for all used machinery.

Licence or permit

Used capital goods and their parts listed in Annex V of Portaria SECEX 249/2023 need non-automatic import licensing. Each application must include a technical catalogue or descriptive memo, translated into Portuguese. Portaria SECEX nº 249/2023 (texto consolidado), Art. 29, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

Licences are issued only when no identical or substitute good is produced in Brazil. Decex publishes a public consultation, giving domestic industry 30 days to show local production (Art. 30 and 41). Siscomex – Material usado e similaridade, checked 2026-10

Documents

Since December 15, 2025, used-material imports must use an LPCO and a Duimp. Goods not yet through a public consultation need an LPCO first and can proceed only after it is approved for lack of national production. Siscomex – Material usado e similaridade, checked 2026-10

Inspection

Used vehicles, machinery and equipment that contacted soil or plants, agricultural or not, need an origin phytosanitary certificate stating the cleaning and disinfestation treatment. MAPA inspects at entry, and units with soil or plant residue are returned abroad. Portaria SDA/MAPA nº 1.366/2025 (Diário Oficial da União), checked 2026-10

Documents

Importers must register with SECEX/MDIC through Siscomex. Goods requiring an import licence need approval from the relevant agencies, usually before shipment. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide – Brazil Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

No age limit on used heavy machinery. Every used machine must arrive free of soil and plant debris (CFIA/CBSA inspection). Off-road diesel engines need an ECCC import declaration. On-road trucks under 15 years must qualify for RIV. CUSMA certification claims preference.

Inspection

Used earth-moving vehicles and equipment, farm equipment and other used vehicles must be free of soil, sand, earth, plant residue, manure and related debris, whatever their origin. CFIA import requirements, inspection procedures and fees apply. CBSA Memorandum D19-12-1: Importing Vehicles into Canada, checked 2026-10

Inspection

Machinery, equipment and vehicles contaminated with soil or soil-related matter are prohibited from all countries. Inspection happens at the first point of entry (seaport, airport or land border) to confirm freedom from soil. CFIA Directive D-95-26: Phytosanitary requirements for soil and soil-related matter, checked 2026-10

Conformity

CEPA emission rules cover importers of new or used off-road engines and machines. Importers must file an ECCC importation declaration, usually before import, or via the CBSA Single Window, and hold conformity evidence such as a U.S. EPA label. CBSA Memorandum D19-7-4: Importation of Engines, Vehicles, Vessels, Machines and Equipment, checked 2026-10

Conformity

Regulated on-road vehicles under 15 years old, such as highway dump trucks, need: FMVSS certification, retail sale in the U.S., no 'inadmissible' listing on the VIC List, a Form 1/RIV registration, and a passed post-entry RIV inspection. CBSA Memorandum D19-12-1: Importing Vehicles into Canada, checked 2026-10

Trade agreement

To claim CUSMA preference, the importer must hold a certification of origin. It has no set format but needs the minimum data elements (certifier, exporter, producer, importer, 6-digit HS, origin criterion, signature) and may cover 12 months. CBSA Customs Notice 20-14: Implementation of CUSMA, checked 2026-10

Used earthmoving and farm machinery is allowed but must be cleaned at origin and pass SAG inspection. Used road vehicles, including normal trucks, are banned by Ley 18.483, except off-road and special-use vehicles. U.S.-Chile FTA certificates of origin need no set format.

Inspection

Used farm, forestry, gardening and earthmoving machinery must be cleaned inside and out at origin, disassembled if needed, and arrive free of soil, plant debris and pests. SAG inspects on arrival; the importer pays for treatment or reshipment. SAG Resolución Exenta N° 3.103/2016 (Normativas SAG), checked 2026-10

Age limit

Article 21 of Ley 18.483 bans imports of used vehicles. Exceptions include off-highway transport vehicles, concrete-mixer trucks, repair/workshop trucks, street-cleaning vehicles and similar special-use vehicles not used for transport as such. Servicio Nacional de Aduanas, Resolución Exenta N° 9978/2013, checked 2026-10

Trade agreement

For U.S.-Chile FTA preference, the importer must present on Customs' request a certificate of origin issued by the importer, exporter or producer. It carries the Annex 4 data and may cover identical shipments for up to 12 months. Servicio Nacional de Aduanas Resolución 342/2015 (BCN Ley Chile), checked 2026-10

There is no age limit, but GACC inspects used machinery at the port and at destination. HS codes on GACC's list also need pre-shipment inspection by a GACC-filed body, and construction-machinery reports must give operating hours. Items in the MOFCOM/GACC 2018 No.106 catalogue are banned.

Inspection

GACC Measures for Inspection of Imported Used Mechanical and Electrical Products (amended by GACC Order 243), Art. 5 and 7: port inspection and destination inspection apply. High-risk products on GACC's list must complete pre-shipment inspection before departure. gov.cn - Measures for Inspection and Supervision of Imported Used M&E Products, checked 2026-10

Inspection

Measures Art. 11: for construction machinery, the pre-shipment report must list each unit's HS code, model, origin, engine/frame number, manufacture year, operating hours and maintenance records. Certificate must be in Chinese, usually valid six or twelve months. gov.cn - Measures for Inspection and Supervision of Imported Used M&E Products, checked 2026-10

Conformity

GACC Announcement 2020 No.127: pre-shipment bodies must be filed with GACC (ISO/IEC 17020). Inspection assesses non-road mobile machinery emissions against mandatory limits, special-equipment licences or type tests, and energy-efficiency standards. MOFCOM - GACC Announcement 2020 No.127 (Implementing Rules for Pre-shipment Inspection), checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

Products in the MOFCOM/GACC Announcement 2018 No.106 Catalogue of Prohibited Used M&E Products are banned. Key used M&E in the licence catalogue need an Import Licence, and automatic-licence goods need an Automatic Import Licence. Wuhai Municipal Commerce Bureau - Used M&E Import Policy Interpretation, checked 2026-10

Age limit

There is currently no service-life (age) limit for imported used equipment, but it must meet safety performance and basic usability requirements under China's mandatory technical regulations. Wuhai Municipal Commerce Bureau - Used M&E Import Policy Interpretation, checked 2026-10

Documents

Declare with the contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading and any licences. For pre-shipment-listed goods, also file the pre-shipment certificate and report. Measures Art. 26: missing pre-shipment inspection means return, with fines up to RMB 1 million. gov.cn - Measures for Inspection and Supervision of Imported Used M&E Products, checked 2026-10

Every used machine needs a MinCIT import licence (licencia previa) via the VUCE single window, refused if Colombian production is registered. Used road vehicles are not licensed, except off-highway dumpers and mobile cranes up to 15 years old. Claim TPA preference.

Licence or permit

Used, rebuilt or refurbished goods are 'productos en condiciones especiales de mercado' (Decree 925/2013, Arts. 4 and 14) and need a licencia previa. File via VUCE stating the year of manufacture; refused if national production is registered with MinCIT. MinCIT/VUCE - Manual Régimen de Licencia Previa (Oct 2024), checked 2026-10

Age limit

Decree 925/2013 Art. 16 grants licences for used vehicles only in listed cases. These include off-highway dumpers (8704.10) and off-road mobile cranes (8705.10) with service life up to 15 years. Environmental rules apply. Cancillería de Colombia (compilación jurídica) - Decreto 925 de 2013, checked 2026-10

Documents

Required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, import licence if required, certificate of origin, import declaration, and an Andean Customs Value Declaration at $5,000 FOB or more. Importer needs RUT/NIT, VUCE registration and an ONAC digital signature. ITA (trade.gov) - Colombia Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Trade agreement

Remanufactured goods meeting U.S.-Colombia TPA Art. 4.23 (and Decree 730/2012 Art. 14) are exempt from the licencia previa. Ordinary used machinery still needs one. MinCIT/VUCE - Manual Régimen de Licencia Previa (Oct 2024), checked 2026-10

Trade agreement

The U.S.-Colombia TPA has been in force since 15 May 2012. The importer claims the preference based on an origin certification with the certifier, HS code, origin basis and date. ITA (trade.gov) - Colombia Country Commercial Guide: Trade Agreements, checked 2026-10

No official age limit or used-machinery licence found. Costa Rica's plant-protection law bans soil imports, and the State Phytosanitary Service (SFE) inspects at entry, so ship equipment pressure-washed and soil-free. The importer claims CAFTA-DR preference with origin certification data.

Inspection

Ley 7664 de Protección Fitosanitaria, Art. 50, prohibits importing soil or bringing it in transit (only lab samples allowed). The State Phytosanitary Service (SFE) inspects regulated articles at entry and can retain, treat or reject them. Procuraduría General (SCIJ) - Ley N° 7664 de Protección Fitosanitaria, checked 2026-10

Documents

Imports are registered by the Central Bank of Costa Rica for statistical purposes. The Costa Rica guide lists no special licence for machinery; licences apply to arms, pharmaceuticals and some chemicals. ITA (trade.gov) - Costa Rica Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Trade agreement

CAFTA-DR applies. The importer claims the preference based on a written origin certification. It needs the certifier, HS code and description, origin basis and date; a blanket certificate may cover up to 365 days. ITA (trade.gov) - FTA Certificates of Origin, checked 2026-10

Used road-building (equipo caminero) and farm equipment may be imported only if it is 15 model years old or newer. Machinery over 3.5 tonnes also needs a Ministry of Infrastructure (MIT) non-automatic import licence before shipment. No U.S. trade agreement applies.

Age limit

COMEX Resolution 51, Art. 3: used road equipment (equipo caminero), agricultural equipment and their parts may be imported freely only if the model year is within the 15 years before import. Subheading 8704.10.00.90 is included. COMEX (gob.ec) - Resolución 51: Disposiciones para importaciones de vehículos, piezas…, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

MIT non-automatic import licence (pre-shipment) for heavy cargo vehicles, machinery and road equipment of 3.5 t gross weight or more. File via the VUE single window with an apostilled spec sheet and RUC; valid 90 days. Ministerio de Infraestructura y Transporte (gob.ec) - Autorización de Importación (Licencias de Importación), checked 2026-10

Documents

Required documents: commercial invoice, bill of lading, insurance policy, RUC tax number, certificate of origin when applicable. Also an INEN-1 certificate when applicable, plus gross and net weights per item. Clearance runs through ECUAPASS with a Central Bank e-signature. ITA (trade.gov) - Ecuador Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Conformity

An INEN-1 standards-compliance certificate is required when the product falls under an Ecuadorian technical regulation. ITA (trade.gov) - Ecuador Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

El Salvador bans imports of heavy cargo vehicles over 15 years old (light vehicles over eight). Agricultural and earthmoving (terracería) vehicles are exempt but must pass a technical inspection before registration. Customs needs an invoice, bill of lading, any import licence, and CAFTA-DR origin data.

Age limit

Art. 34 bans imports of light passenger/cargo vehicles over 8 years, heavy passenger over 10, heavy cargo over 15. Exempt: agricultural and 'terracería industrial' vehicles, trailers. Exempt used vehicles need a technical-mechanical inspection to register. DGA El Salvador - Ley de Transporte Terrestre, Tránsito y Seguridad Vial (updated to D.L. 185, 20 Dec 2024), checked 2026-10

Documents

Customs (DGA) requires a commercial invoice, bill of lading and, when applicable, an import licence. DGA's online Tariff Query shows the duty, any required permit, and which agency issues it. ITA (trade.gov) - El Salvador Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Trade agreement

Under CAFTA-DR all U.S. industrial goods enter duty-free; the importer claims the preference on a written origin certification. It needs the certifier, HS code and description, origin basis and date; blanket certificates cover up to 365 days. ITA (trade.gov) - FTA Certificates of Origin; trade.gov El Salvador CCG Trade Agreements, checked 2026-10

Liberal regime: duty bands of 0, 5 or 12% (nearly 90% of goods at zero) and 18% VAT. Poti and Batumi ports are the Black Sea gateway and transit corridor to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Central Asia; transit is duty-free.

Fees

Customs duty bands 0%, 5% and 12% (nearly 90% of goods zero-rated); 18% VAT on most imports; declaration fee GEL 60 for goods over GEL 3,000. U.S. International Trade Administration – Georgia Country Commercial Guide (Import Tariffs), checked 2026-10

Fees

Export, transit and re-export of goods are exempt from customs duties and fees. U.S. International Trade Administration – Georgia Country Commercial Guide (Import Tariffs), checked 2026-10

Documents

Imports require at minimum a declaration, invoice and transport documents; no financial guarantee is required before clearance except for temporary entry. U.S. International Trade Administration – Georgia Country Commercial Guide (Import Requirements), checked 2026-10

Documents

Goods enter through Poti and Batumi sea ports or rail/road links to Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Armenia; the Middle Corridor via Georgia bypasses Russia. U.S. International Trade Administration – Georgia Country Commercial Guide (Distribution), checked 2026-10

Since 1 July 2026, GSA's EasyPass programme requires a pre-shipment Certificate of Conformity for goods in HS 84 and 87, including used goods not on the prohibited list. Destination inspection is no longer allowed. Right-hand-drive motor vehicles need ministerial approval.

Conformity

Ghana Standards Authority EasyPass (notice of 18 May 2026, mandatory for shipments from 1 July 2026): goods in HS chapters 84, 85 and 87 need a pre-shipment Certificate of Conformity. Used goods are covered unless on the prohibited list. Ghana Standards Authority - Ghana EasyPass Programme Data Sheet, checked 2026-10

Inspection

EasyPass assessment combines documentary review, physical inspection and control testing in an ISO 17025 lab when conformity documents are lacking. Destination inspection is not allowed. Route A fee: 0.55% of FOB, minimum $350, paid by the exporter. Ghana Standards Authority - Ghana EasyPass Programme Data Sheet, checked 2026-10

Documents

Exporter files an EasyPass Request for Certificate with the final invoice (pro forma accepted at application), conformity documents such as test reports or quality certificates, and the manufacturer's management-system certificate if available. Markings must be in English. Ghana Standards Authority - Ghana EasyPass Programme Data Sheet, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

Customs Act 2015 (Act 891): importing a right-hand-steering motor vehicle is prohibited unless the Minister approves. Prohibited vehicles are seized and forfeited, and vehicles not cleared within 60 days of discharge are forfeited. Ghana Revenue Authority - Abridged Version of Customs Act, 2015 (Act 891), checked 2026-10

Documents

Importer needs Registrar General registration, a Ministry of Trade Import Declaration Form, GSA importer registration for regulated products, and a GRA Tax Clearance Certificate. The Bill of Entry and customs declaration are filed in ICUMS. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide - Ghana Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

No official age limit, used-machinery permit or cleaning rule found for excavators. Guatemala's customs insist a CAFTA-DR Certification of Origin accompany the shipment to get duty-free treatment. Use the government's suggested form with the correct preference criterion (a/b/c).

Trade agreement

Although CAFTA-DR does not require a certificate, Guatemala requires a CAFTA-DR Certification of Origin to accompany the shipment; use the Ministry of Economy (DACE) suggested form. A wrong criterion in box 7 gets the preference denied. ITA (trade.gov) - Guatemala Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Conformity

COGUANOR standards have been voluntary since December 2005; the Ministry of Economy's National Quality System sets standards. No machinery-specific mandatory mark is cited. ITA (trade.gov) - Guatemala Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Honduras bans imports of motor vehicles over ten years old and of refurbished vehicles, which matters for used dump trucks. No machinery-specific rule found for excavators. Customs requires a CAFTA-DR certificate of origin to grant the preference.

Age limit

Under the Financial Balance and Social Protection Act, imports of motor vehicles over ten years old (passenger buses over 13) are prohibited, as are refurbished and right-hand-drive vehicles. The page does not address off-road machinery. ITA (trade.gov) - Honduras Country Commercial Guide: Prohibited & Restricted Imports, checked 2026-10

Documents

Customs generally requires the commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, certificate of origin, and any applicable import permit. ITA (trade.gov) - Honduras Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Trade agreement

Honduran Customs requires a CAFTA-DR certificate of origin. It needs the certifier's name, HS classification and description, origin information and date. A blanket certificate can cover up to one year. ITA (trade.gov) - Honduras Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Under Foreign Trade Policy 2023 Para 2.31, second-hand capital goods such as construction machinery are freely importable without a DGFT licence (diesel generating sets excepted). Customs expects an overseas Chartered Engineer inspection/valuation report in Form A (CBIC Circular 07/2020).

Licence or permit

Foreign Trade Policy 2023, Para 2.31 I(d): second-hand capital goods are 'Free', needing no DGFT authorisation. Exceptions requiring authorisation include desktop computers, air conditioners, diesel generating sets and notified electronics/IT goods. DGFT - Foreign Trade Policy 2023, Chapter 2, checked 2026-10

Conformity

FTP 2023 Para 2.31 I(c): refurbished or reconditioned spares of capital goods are 'Free' only with a Chartered Engineer certificate showing at least 80% residual life of the original spare. DGFT - Foreign Trade Policy 2023, Chapter 2, checked 2026-10

Inspection

CBIC Circular 07/2020-Customs (5 Feb 2020): used machinery should arrive with an overseas Chartered Engineer inspection/appraisement report (Form A) made at the place of sale. Otherwise a Customs-empanelled CE inspects in India (Form B). CBIC Circular No. 07/2020-Customs (hosted by Mumbai Customs Zone III), checked 2026-10

Documents

CBIC Circular 07/2020: customs checks the declared value against the Chartered Engineer report and against depreciated value under Circular 493/124/86-Cus VI. Pre-shipment inspection agency (PSIA) reports are no longer the basis for valuation. CBIC Circular No. 07/2020-Customs (hosted by Mumbai Customs Zone III), checked 2026-10

Under Permendag 24/2025, used capital goods require a Ministry of Trade Import Approval (PI) and a surveyor report (LS), and only producer-importers (API-P) may import them. Excavators, loaders and dozers (HS 8429) are capped at 20 years, and certain locally made size ranges are excluded.

Licence or permit

Permendag 24/2025, Art. 2: imports must normally be new. Used capital goods (BMTB) not available domestically may be imported only with a Ministry of Trade Import Approval (Persetujuan Impor, PI) obtained before entry into the customs area. BPK JDIH - Permendag No. 24 of 2025 (used goods and non-hazardous waste imports), checked 2026-10

Age limit

Permendag 24/2025 Annex I, Group A (max 20 years, API-P only) lists HS 8429 machines. Excluded: bulldozers of 160-250 hp, motor graders of 125-135 hp, road rollers of 8.5-15 t and excavators of 70-325 hp. BPK JDIH - Permendag No. 24 of 2025 (used goods and non-hazardous waste imports), checked 2026-10

Age limit

Permendag 24/2025 Annex I, Group A 20-year list for mining companies: off-highway dumpers (HS 8704.10) may be imported used by API-P mining companies, with Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources technical consideration. BPK JDIH - Permendag No. 24 of 2025 (used goods and non-hazardous waste imports), checked 2026-10

Inspection

Permendag 24/2025, Art. 7: listed used goods require Verification or Technical Tracing by a surveyor appointed by the Minister of Trade. The result is a Surveyor Report (Laporan Surveyor, LS) confirming conformity of the imported goods. BPK JDIH - Permendag No. 24 of 2025 (used goods and non-hazardous waste imports), checked 2026-10

Documents

Directorate General of Foreign Trade: used capital goods imported by direct-user companies need both a PI and an LS. Groups A, B and C set age caps by HS line, from 5 years to unlimited. Only producer-importers (API-P) may import. Kemendag Ditjen Daglu - FAQ, checked 2026-10

Documents

Group A PI applications need a business licence (NIB / risk-based licence) and a signed statement that the used goods will not be resold or scrapped and do not exceed the group's age cap (for example, 20 years). BPK JDIH - Permendag No. 24 of 2025 (used goods and non-hazardous waste imports), checked 2026-10

EAEU rules apply: used construction machinery is exempt from TR CU 010 certification; tractors need an e-passport. Kazakhstan charges a one-time utilization payment on tractors, combines and 8704 trucks (50 MRP × coefficient), not on excavators or loaders.

Conformity

Used machinery ('бывшие в эксплуатации') is exempt from TR CU 010/2011 conformity confirmation (Art. 7); new machines need an EAEU certificate or declaration per Annex 3. Adopted by CU Commission Decision No. 823 (18 Oct 2011). Eurasian Economic Commission – TR CU 010/2011 text (CU Commission Decision No. 823), checked 2026-10

Conformity

TR CU 031/2012 (EEC Council Decision No. 60, 20 Jul 2012) covers newly made and imported farm/forestry tractors; its used-tractor exclusion applies only to tractors already in circulation inside the EAEU. Eurasian Economic Commission – TR CU 031/2012 text (EEC Council Decision No. 60), checked 2026-10

Documents

Tractors and self-propelled machines are registered via an electronic passport (ЭПСМ) under the EAEU Agreement of 15 Aug 2014 on unified passports; e-passport procedure set by EEC Collegium Decision No. 122 (22 Sep 2015). Eurasian Economic Commission – Legal basis for unified vehicle/self-propelled machine passports, checked 2026-10

Fees

Import duty follows the EAEU Common Customs Tariff and CN FEA approved by EEC Council Decision No. 80 (14 Sep 2021), identical across member states. Eurasian Economic Commission – EAEU CN FEA and Common Customs Tariff, checked 2026-10

Fees

Utilization payment (Order No. 448 of 2 Nov 2021, Annex 4 per Order No. 54 of 20 Mar 2026): tractors 50 MRP × coefficient up to 40 by horsepower; coefficient 250 if imported from Belarus/Russia; paid once per unit. Adilet (Ministry of Justice of Kazakhstan) – Order No. 448 'Methodology for calculating the utilization payment', checked 2026-10

Fees

Annex 4 also covers HS 8704 trucks (including dump trucks) at 50 MRP × weight-based coefficient; excavators, loaders and dozers are not listed among Annex 4 categories. Adilet (Ministry of Justice of Kazakhstan) – Order No. 448 'Methodology for calculating the utilization payment', checked 2026-10

Documents

Declarations must be filed by a Kazakhstan-registered entity or licensed customs broker, in Kazakh or Russian, with invoice, supply contract and transport documents. U.S. International Trade Administration – Kazakhstan Country Commercial Guide, checked 2026-10

KEBS's PVoC Manual v15 (Feb 2026) lists the USA among countries not subject to PVoC, so U.S.-shipped used machinery gets KEBS destination inspection and a local Certificate of Conformity. Used goods elsewhere must take PVoC Route A (inspection plus testing).

Inspection

PVoC Manual Version 15 (19 Feb 2026), clause 5.3, lists the United States as not subject to PVoC. Such goods undergo KEBS destination inspection at 0.6% of customs value (minimum $300, maximum $3,500). KEBS - PVoC Manual Version 15, checked 2026-10

Conformity

PVoC Manual v15, clause 5.5.1: used or second-hand goods qualify only for Route A (consignment inspection and testing) before a Certificate of Conformity is issued against Kenya Standards (Standards Act Cap 496; Legal Notice 78 of 2020). KEBS - PVoC Manual Version 15, checked 2026-10

Inspection

Mobile equipment (bulldozers, excavators, graders, wheel loaders, cranes) from Japan, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, the UAE or the UK must be inspected by QISJ before shipment and carry a CoC/CoR. Units from Japan and the UAE get a radiation check. KEBS - Used Motor Vehicle, Mobile Equipment and Spare Parts Contractors, checked 2026-10

Documents

Destination inspection needs a Unique Consignment Reference, pro forma invoice, packing list, Import Declaration Form, manufacturer specifications and English/Swahili manuals. Importer pays the fee plus an equal bond. Non-compliant goods are reshipped or destroyed. KEBS - Destination Inspection, checked 2026-10

Documents

All Kenyan imports require an Import Declaration Form (IDF), customs entry, a CoC for regulated products, commercial and pro forma invoices, and an ISM code where applicable. Insurance must be placed with Kenya-licensed insurers. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide - Kenya Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Standard EAEU regime: Common Customs Tariff, TR CU 010 (used machinery exempt from certification), TR CU 031 for tractors and EAEU e-passports. Clearance follows the EAEU Customs Code; customs may demand Russian translations of documents.

Conformity

Used machinery ('бывшие в эксплуатации') is exempt from TR CU 010/2011 conformity confirmation (Art. 7); new machines need an EAEU certificate or declaration per Annex 3. Adopted by CU Commission Decision No. 823 (18 Oct 2011). Eurasian Economic Commission – TR CU 010/2011 text (CU Commission Decision No. 823), checked 2026-10

Conformity

TR CU 031/2012 (EEC Council Decision No. 60, 20 Jul 2012) covers newly made and imported farm/forestry tractors; its used-tractor exclusion applies only to tractors already in circulation inside the EAEU. Eurasian Economic Commission – TR CU 031/2012 text (EEC Council Decision No. 60), checked 2026-10

Documents

Tractors and self-propelled machines are registered via an electronic passport (ЭПСМ) under the EAEU Agreement of 15 Aug 2014 on unified passports; e-passport procedure set by EEC Collegium Decision No. 122 (22 Sep 2015). Eurasian Economic Commission – Legal basis for unified vehicle/self-propelled machine passports, checked 2026-10

Fees

Import duty follows the EAEU Common Customs Tariff and CN FEA approved by EEC Council Decision No. 80 (14 Sep 2021), identical across member states. Eurasian Economic Commission – EAEU CN FEA and Common Customs Tariff, checked 2026-10

Documents

Clearance follows the EAEU Customs Code (Arts. 8, 89, 108); Kyrgyz customs may request official Russian translations; dual-use items need import licences via elicense.gov.kg. U.S. International Trade Administration – Kyrgyz Republic Country Commercial Guide, checked 2026-10

No age limit or used-goods permit found for excavators or loaders. Used road tractors and trucks need a Secretaría de Economía permiso previo. Importer must be in the Padrón de Importadores; claim USMCA duty-free status with a nine-data-element origin certification.

Licence or permit

Secretaría de Economía permiso previo (Anexo 2.2.1) covers used vehicles, including used road tractors (8701.20.02, numeral 5), for definitive import. Used earthmoving machinery is not among the listed permit categories. Secretaría de Economía / SNICE - Permisos Previos: Información General, checked 2026-10

Inspection

SADER/SENASICA (DGSV) regulates imports of used agricultural machinery (e.g. 8432 ploughs, 8433 harvesters, 'Únicamente: usadas'); phytosanitary requirements apply. Excavators (8429) and tractors (8701) are not listed. SADER/SE - Acuerdo que establece las mercancías cuya importación está sujeta a regulación por parte de SADER (DOF), checked 2026-10

Documents

Importer must be in SHCP's Padrón de Importadores. File a pedimento de importación with a Spanish-language commercial invoice, bill of lading and, if applicable, NOM compliance documents; Carta Porte complement required since August 2023. ITA (trade.gov) - Mexico Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Trade agreement

USMCA preference needs an origin certification with the nine minimum data elements. Importer, exporter or producer may issue it; no prescribed form. SAT conducts USMCA origin verifications, including site visits. ITA (trade.gov) - Mexico Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

No official age limit, machinery permit or cleaning rule found for used excavators. Importers must be registered with DGI and DGA. Customs requires a bill of lading, packing list, original invoice, an invoice-authenticity declaration, and a certificate of origin for CAFTA-DR.

Documents

DGA requires a bill of lading, packing list, goods description, original invoice, declaration of invoice authenticity, and any permits. Importer must be registered with DGI and DGA and show monthly fiscal solvency. Pre-customs permits go through VUCEN. ITA (trade.gov) - Nicaragua Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Trade agreement

Present a certificate of origin to customs to apply CAFTA-DR preferential tariffs. ITA (trade.gov) - Nicaragua Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

SON exempts used products other than automobiles from SONCAP. Industrial machinery needs a SON Import Permit. Used trucks follow the SONCAP route (Product Certificate for Form M, SONCAP Certificate for PAAR). Used motor vehicles over 15 years are banned, and all imports get destination inspection.

Conformity

Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON): used products other than automobiles are exempt from SONCAP offshore certification. Refurbished or re-engineered commercial articles must obtain a SONCAP Import Permit instead. SON - What products are exempted from the SONCAP scheme?, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

SON issues a SONCAP Import Permit in place of offshore certification for industrial machinery, project-specific items and non-commercial goods. It is granted after SON evaluation and verification inspection. Fee basis: 5% of FOB, minimum NGN 550,000. Valid 12 months. SON - SONCAP FAQ, checked 2026-10

Conformity

For SONCAP-regulated goods (e.g., automobiles), an Independent Accredited Firm issues a Product Certificate to open CBN Form M and a consignment-specific SONCAP Certificate for PAAR. A missing SC incurs a 20%-of-CIF default. SON - SONCAP FAQ, checked 2026-10

Age limit

Nigeria's import prohibition list bans used motor vehicles more than 15 years from year of manufacture (relevant to HS 87 trucks). Used compressors and used fridges/freezers are also banned. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide - Nigeria Prohibited and Restricted Imports, checked 2026-10

Inspection

Nigeria uses destination inspection, not pre-shipment inspection: Nigeria Customs Service inspects all goods on arrival. Documents are filed through the Single Window and the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) system. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide - Nigeria Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Documents

SON sequence: TIN registration on trade.gov.ng, PC or Import Permit, CBN Form M, SC, NCS PAAR, SGD processing, then SON port clearance. PAAR needs Form M, final invoice and bill of lading. SON - SONCAP FAQ, checked 2026-10

Panama requires no import licence: any holder of a commercial licence may import. Soil stuck to machinery is legally barred, and MIDA has sent back containers of dirty machinery parts, so clean thoroughly. Claim U.S.-Panama TPA duty rates with a certificate of origin.

Licence or permit

No import licences are required in Panama; any company holding a commercial or industrial licence can import freely. Special permits apply only to firearms, ammunition and fertilizers. ITA (trade.gov) - Panama Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Inspection

Ley 47 de 1996, Art. 18, bars soil from entering Panama, explicitly including soil adhering to machinery. Inspectors may order treatment, rejection, re-export or destruction at the importer's cost (Art. 21). MIDA - Ley N° 47 de 9 de julio de 1996 (Protección Fitosanitaria), checked 2026-10

Documents

Essential documents: the original commercial invoice and the bill of lading (or air waybill). Add a certificate of origin to access U.S.-Panama TPA preferential duties. ITA (trade.gov) - Panama Country Commercial Guide: Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Trade agreement

The U.S.-Panama TPA (in force 31 Oct 2012) eliminated tariffs on nearly all U.S. industrial goods; the remaining non-agricultural tariffs were phased out over ten years. ITA (trade.gov) - Panama Country Commercial Guide: Trade Agreements, checked 2026-10

Used vehicles over 10 years old are banned, but used construction machinery and tractor-trucks over 20 t are exempt from any age limit. Ley 7565/2025 caps used agricultural machinery at 5 years and requires a prior licence, SENAVE phytosanitary inspection and technical checks.

Age limit

Used vehicles over 10 years old (year of manufacture to dispatch at origin) are prohibited. Used agricultural machinery, used construction machinery and tractor-trucks over 20 t capacity are exempt from the age limit. Ley N° 4333 (modifica Ley 2018/02) – Biblioteca y Archivo Central del Congreso, checked 2026-10

Age limit

Used agricultural machinery, equipment and implements, including tractors, harvesters and sprayers, may be imported only if no more than 5 years old from the year of manufacture. Ley N° 7565/2025 – maquinaria agrícola usada (BACN), checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

Imports of used agricultural machinery need a Licencia Previa de Importación. The importer must be enrolled in the Registro de Importadores de Maquinarias Usadas at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Ley N° 7565/2025 – maquinaria agrícola usada (BACN), checked 2026-10

Inspection

Used farm machinery must be free of soil, plant debris and pests, cleaned at origin and destination, and carry a cleaning declaration, treatment certificate and origin phytosanitary certificate. SENAVE and vehicle technical inspections are required before clearance. Ley N° 7565/2025 – maquinaria agrícola usada (BACN), checked 2026-10

Conformity

Used agricultural machinery needs a certified independent pre-shipment inspection of the machine, engine and odometer, plus a declaration of hours used. Emissions must be within MADES limits. Machines with engine or odometer tampering or rollover history are prohibited. Ley N° 7565/2025 – maquinaria agrícola usada (BACN), checked 2026-10

Used on-road trucks are capped at 2 years and must meet mileage and emission limits; only diesel N3 trucks are allowed. No age rule found for earthmoving machinery. Used farm machinery needs SENASA cleaning certification. U.S.-Peru TPA certificates of origin are self-issued.

Age limit

Used road vehicles may be at most 2 years old from model year. Used diesel vehicles in categories L, M and N are banned except M3 and N3. Maximum mileage over 2 years: N2 120,000 km; N3 240,000 km. SUNAT – Requisitos y documentos para importar vehículos usados (gob.pe), checked 2026-10

Conformity

Used vehicles must have factory-original left-hand steering (converted right-hand drive is refused), no major accident, fire or flood history, and exhaust emissions within Peru's maximum permissible limits. SUNAT – Requisitos y documentos para importar vehículos usados (gob.pe), checked 2026-10

Documents

Used-vehicle entries need a 'Ficha técnica de importación de vehículos usados', co-signed by an MTC-accredited mechanical engineer, plus an inspection report from an authorized verifying entity confirming technical and emission compliance. Both are filed with the DAM. SUNAT – Requisitos y documentos para importar vehículos usados (gob.pe), checked 2026-10

Inspection

Used agricultural machinery must be cleaned inside and out at origin and carry an origin phytosanitary certificate declaring it free of pests, soil and plant debris. SENASA inspects at entry and may order disassembly at the importer's cost. SENASA Resolución Directoral N° 027-2024-MIDAGRI-SENASA-DSV (El Peruano), checked 2026-10

Documents

SUNAT requires a customs declaration (DAM), commercial invoice, bill of lading or air waybill, packing list and insurance letter. U.S. goods need a certificate of origin to avoid duties. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide – Peru Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Trade agreement

The U.S.-Peru TPA certificate of origin has no set format and may be in Spanish or English, issued by the producer, exporter or importer. It must list the parties, description, 6+ digit classification, origin criterion, invoice and a sworn declaration. SUNAT Procedimiento DESPA-PE.01.19 – Aplicación de Preferencias APC Perú-EE.UU., checked 2026-10

EO 156 bans used motor vehicles except listed types. Used trucks of 2.5-6 t GVW need a DTI-FTEB Certificate of Authority to Import. Trucks over 6 t and special-purpose vehicles (crane lorries, concrete mixers) are allowed. No official ban covers HS 84 machinery.

Age limit

Executive Order 156 (2002), Art. 2 Sec. 3 bans all used motor vehicles, including in freeports. Exceptions: trucks (not pick-ups) of 2.5-6 t GVW with DTI authority, trucks over 6 t, and special-purpose vehicles like crane lorries. Tariff Commission - Executive Order 156, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

DTI-FTEB issues a Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI) for used vehicles under EO 156, as amended by EO 877-A (2010): trucks of 2.5 t GVW and up, buses of 6 t and up, and special-purpose vehicles. DTI-FTEB - What are those used motor vehicles that are being regulated by IRD?, checked 2026-10

Conformity

EO 156 Sec. 4.1.4 (Clean Air Act, RA 8749): the Land Transportation Office registers imported used motor vehicles only after they comply with emission standards. Violating vehicles are seized without redemption by the Bureau of Customs. Tariff Commission - Executive Order 156, checked 2026-10

Documents

Bureau of Customs entry requires a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, notarized Supplemental Declaration on Valuation, and the import permit or clearance. Regulated goods need clearances, typically via TradeNet, before importation. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide - Philippines Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Hardest market: U.S. exports of excavators, loaders, dozers, cranes, tractors and dumpers need a BIS licence. On import, Russia levies a steep utilization fee (Decree No. 81, indexed yearly 2025-2030); used machinery is exempt from TR CU 010 certification.

Licence or permit

U.S. EAR §746.8(a)(5): a BIS licence is required to export to Russia items in Supplement No. 4 to Part 746, which lists HTS 8429 (dozers, excavators, loaders), 8426 cranes, 8701 tractors and 870410 dumpers. U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security – EAR Part 746 (§746.8, Supplement No. 4), checked 2026-10

Conformity

Used machinery ('бывшие в эксплуатации') is exempt from TR CU 010/2011 conformity confirmation (Art. 7); new machines need an EAEU certificate or declaration per Annex 3. Adopted by CU Commission Decision No. 823 (18 Oct 2011). Eurasian Economic Commission – TR CU 010/2011 text (CU Commission Decision No. 823), checked 2026-10

Conformity

TR CU 031/2012 (EEC Council Decision No. 60, 20 Jul 2012) covers newly made and imported farm/forestry tractors; its used-tractor exclusion applies only to tractors already in circulation inside the EAEU. Eurasian Economic Commission – TR CU 031/2012 text (EEC Council Decision No. 60), checked 2026-10

Documents

Tractors and self-propelled machines are registered via an electronic passport (ЭПСМ) under the EAEU Agreement of 15 Aug 2014 on unified passports; e-passport procedure set by EEC Collegium Decision No. 122 (22 Sep 2015). Eurasian Economic Commission – Legal basis for unified vehicle/self-propelled machine passports, checked 2026-10

Fees

Import duty follows the EAEU Common Customs Tariff and CN FEA approved by EEC Council Decision No. 80 (14 Sep 2021), identical across member states. Eurasian Economic Commission – EAEU CN FEA and Common Customs Tariff, checked 2026-10

Fees

Utilization fee on imported self-propelled machines and trailers is set by Government Decree No. 81 (6 Feb 2016), listing machine types and fee sizes. Government of the Russian Federation – Decree No. 81 of 6 Feb 2016, checked 2026-10

Fees

Decree No. 1255 (13 Sep 2024) set a long-term scale: road-construction machinery fee rises about 15% each 1 January from 2025 to 2030; excavator and backhoe-loader indexation deferred to 2026/2028. Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia (Minpromtorg) – news, 13 Sep 2024, checked 2026-10

Used heavy equipment must be 15 years old or less and carry a SABER conformity certificate. Used units also need a SASO notified-body inspection certificate. Used trucks over 3.5 t are capped at 5 years. Only companies registered in the equipment sector may import.

Age limit

SASO heavy-equipment import requirements, Art. 2: mobile and fixed heavy equipment may be imported only if the model is no more than 15 years from year of manufacture, counted backwards excluding the current year. SASO / SABER - Heavy Equipment Import Requirements (Arabic), checked 2026-10

Age limit

ZATCA: heavy transport trucks over 3.5 t, including tractor heads, trailers and semi-trailers, may be imported only if operational age does not exceed 5 years, counted from 1 January of the manufacture year. ZATCA - Vehicle Import Controls, checked 2026-10

Conformity

SASO Technical Regulation for Machinery Safety Part 2 (Mobile Machinery and Heavy Duty Equipment), Art. 6/3: suppliers of used units must obtain an inspection certificate from a SASO-approved notified body, plus a technical file with Supplier DoC and risk assessment. SASO - Technical Regulation for Machinery Safety Part 2, checked 2026-10

Conformity

SABER platform: a regulated product needs a Certificate of Conformity from a SASO-approved certification body, then a per-consignment Shipment Certificate that must be sent to Saudi customs before the goods can enter. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide - Saudi Arabia Standards for Trade, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

SASO requirements Art. 3: heavy-equipment imports are limited to companies whose commercial registration covers the sector (sales/rental, contracting, mining, agriculture). Saudi individuals may import at most 2 units per year for personal use. SASO / SABER - Heavy Equipment Import Requirements (Arabic), checked 2026-10

Inspection

SASO requirements Art. 4 bans equipment that was flooded, crashed, burned, rolled over, or has a damaged chassis. Also banned: right-to-left-hand-drive conversions, stolen units and tampered chassis numbers. Customs checks serial numbers against documents. SASO / SABER - Heavy Equipment Import Requirements (Arabic), checked 2026-10

Documents

Proof of ownership is required. For U.S./Canada units this is the original title or a certificate of origin certified by the competent authority. Road-going mobile equipment also needs a customs card. Importing under a power of attorney is prohibited. SASO / SABER - Heavy Equipment Import Requirements (Arabic), checked 2026-10

Documents

ZATCA requires a commercial invoice, bill of lading and certificate of origin. The customs declaration must be filed on Fasah at least 48 hours before arrival. U.S. chambers of commerce must authenticate the shipping documents. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide - Saudi Arabia Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

All used or second-hand goods, including used machinery, need an ITAC import permit under the International Trade Administration Act. Permits are usually granted only when the goods are not made locally, which amounts to a de facto ban. Apply on forms IE230/IE461 before shipping.

Licence or permit

International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC): an import permit is required for all used or second-hand goods under the International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act 71 of 2002), even where the new item is not import-controlled. ITAC - Import Control, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

ITAC may grant used-goods permits only if the goods are not manufactured domestically. This creates a de facto ban on most used goods, aimed at protecting sectors including machinery and motor vehicles. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide - South Africa Prohibited and Restricted Imports, checked 2026-10

Documents

Register as an importer with SARS, then file ITAC form IE230 (first-time importer registration) and IE461 (commercial import permit) with the Directorate: Import and Export Control. No ITAC fee. Usually issued within five working days. South African Government - Import permit for general goods, checked 2026-10

Documents

ITAC turnaround averages 3-5 working days. Some applications need supporting documents from other departments (environment, NRCS, mineral resources, agriculture, SAPS) depending on the product. ITAC inspects for compliance with permit conditions. ITAC - Import Control, checked 2026-10

Customs clearance is document-heavy and practice may differ from posted rules. Imports need a TajikStandard certificate of quality; agricultural machinery and lifting machinery are on the mandatory certification list. Tariffs range from 0 to 15%.

Conformity

All imported goods must be certified by TajikStandard or an approved body; mandatory list includes agricultural machinery and equipment and weightlifting machinery. U.S. International Trade Administration – Tajikistan Country Commercial Guide (Standards), checked 2026-10

Documents

Customs Cargo Declaration plus registration certificate, taxpayer ID, sales contract, bill of lading, invoice, certificate of origin, proof of payment and TajikStandard certificate of quality. U.S. International Trade Administration – Tajikistan Country Commercial Guide (Import Requirements), checked 2026-10

Fees

Tariff rates range from 0 to 15%, trade-weighted average around 7%; customs valuation method is the main deviation from WTO norms. U.S. International Trade Administration – Tajikistan Country Commercial Guide (Import Tariffs), checked 2026-10

Contracts must be registered with SCRME before shipment, and a Turkmenstandartlary conformity certificate is required. Machinery usually attracts 0-5% duty; customs charges a 0.2% service fee on contract value.

Documents

Contract registered with SCRME before delivery, bill of lading or CMR, certificate of origin from the Chamber of Commerce, and customs declaration; customs charges a 0.2% service fee. U.S. International Trade Administration – Turkmenistan Country Commercial Guide (Import Requirements), checked 2026-10

Conformity

Importer must obtain a certificate of conformance from Turkmen Standards (Turkmenstandartlary). U.S. International Trade Administration – Turkmenistan Country Commercial Guide (Import Requirements), checked 2026-10

Fees

Machinery, industrial equipment and energy imports typically face 0-5% duty versus 5-10% for most goods; local certification may duplicate international approvals. U.S. International Trade Administration – Turkmenistan Country Commercial Guide (Import Tariffs), checked 2026-10

Official sources show no federal age cap for used construction machinery. Vehicles, including dump trucks, are restricted goods that need prior MoIAT approval, and seven damaged categories (burnt-out, flooded, scrapped, etc.) are banned. The importer needs an emirate trade licence and chamber-certified origin documents.

Licence or permit

Abu Dhabi Customs restricted-goods list: vehicles, and loading/unloading equipment such as elevators and conveyor belts, require prior approval from the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) before import. Abu Dhabi Customs - Restricted and Prohibited Goods, checked 2026-10

Conformity

MoIAT used-vehicle e-licensing enforces a national ban on importing, licensing and insuring 7 vehicle types, including burnt-out, scrapped, flooded, disassembled, damaged-beyond-repair and major-manufacturing-defect vehicles. MoIAT - Imported Used Vehicle Technical Requirements, checked 2026-10

Conformity

A used imported vehicle needs a MoIAT Product Status Statement (AED 200, applied for with the vehicle's identification number) confirming it is eligible for traffic registration and use in the UAE. MoIAT - Issue Product Status Statement for Used Imported Vehicles, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

Mainland importers need a trade licence from the emirate's Department of Economic Development. Free-zone companies may import into their free zone under their free-zone licence. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide - UAE Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Documents

Required: commercial invoice addressed to the importer, certificate of origin approved by a chamber of commerce, packing list with an HS code per item, bill of lading, and import permit for restricted goods. Invoices require MOFA attestation. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide - UAE Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Used trucks, tractor-trucks, chassis and trailers are prohibited unless MIEM and MTOP issue a certificate of need, for example for specialized vehicles. Earthmoving machinery is not on the banned list. Used farm machinery needs an origin phytosanitary certificate, treatment and MGAP inspection.

Age limit

Imports of used trucks, tractor-trucks for semi-trailers, chassis, trailers, semi-trailers, bodies/cabs, buses and light commercial vehicles are prohibited (Ley 17.887, extended by Decreto 266/013). IMPO – Decreto N° 266/013, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

As an exception, banned used vehicles such as specialized vehicles that cannot be assembled locally may enter with a certificate of need. It is requested via VUCE: the NECV from MIEM-DNI, then the NEVE from MTOP-DNT. VUCE – NECV/NEVE Certificado de Necesidad, Importación de Bienes Muebles Usados, checked 2026-10

Inspection

Used agricultural, forestry and gardening machinery (including tractors) needs an origin phytosanitary certificate declaring internal and external cleaning (free of pests, plant debris, soil), an origin treatment and an entry inspection. Non-compliant units are reshipped within 30 days. MGAP – Resolución DGSA N° 98/016, checked 2026-10

Documents

Entries need a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin, plus a DUA filed by a licensed customs broker. Motor vehicles need a non-automatic import licence, and industrial machinery may need technical certificates. trade.gov Country Commercial Guide – Uruguay Import Requirements and Documentation, checked 2026-10

Machinery over 3 years old pays a recycling fee (120-600 BRV by type and horsepower; none if under 3 years). Tractors and trucks need conformity certification under Uzbek technical regulations administered by the Agency for Technical Regulation.

Fees

Recycling fee (Cabinet Resolution No. 347, 2 Jun 2020): excavators, dozers, graders, cranes, loaders, tractors under 3 years pay none; over 3 years 120-600 BRV by horsepower (e.g. excavators 240/360/480); temporary imports exempt. Lex.uz (National Database of Legislation) – Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 347 of 2 Jun 2020, checked 2026-10

Fees

Recycling fee on wheeled vehicles, self-propelled machines and trailers rests on Art. 33 of the Law 'On Nature Protection'; rates in Resolution No. 347; collection and refund procedure in Cabinet Resolution No. 358 (9 Jun 2021). Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan – Customs payments and other fees, checked 2026-10

Conformity

Farm and forestry tractors/machines: technical regulation UzTR.10-006:2025 (Cabinet Resolution No. 10, 11 Jan 2025) replaced UzTR.80-006:2016 from 13 Sep 2025. Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation – Technical regulations list, checked 2026-10

Conformity

Wheeled vehicles such as on-road dump trucks fall under general technical regulation UzTR.237-016:2017 (Cabinet Resolution No. 237, 25 Apr 2017). Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation – Technical regulations list, checked 2026-10

Inspection

The Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation runs certification; accredited bodies issue conformity certificates valid up to three years after laboratory testing. U.S. International Trade Administration – Uzbekistan Country Commercial Guide, checked 2026-10

Chapter 87 used tractors and trucks may be at most five years old; off-highway dumpers (8704.10) are excluded from that cap. No age rule for chapter 84 machinery was found in official text. Screen buyers against OFAC sanctions lists; customs is SENIAT.

Age limit

Decreto 5.103 rewrites Chapter 87 Note 1: vehicles in 87.01 (tractors), 87.04 (except 8704.10 dumpers), 87.06 and 87.16 may enter only if model or manufacture year is at most 5 years old. Gaceta Oficial N° 6.890 Extraordinario, Decreto N° 5.103 (6 Mar 2025) - copy of the official gazette hosted by aporrea.org; no government-hosted copy found, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

U.S. sanctions are targeted: sales to private buyers are allowed. Dealings with the Government of Venezuela, PdVSA, entities owned 50% or more by them, or SDN-listed parties need an OFAC licence. Check EAR licence requirements and military end-use red flags. ITA (trade.gov) - Venezuela FAQ, checked 2026-10

Documents

Goods must be declared to SENIAT, Venezuela's customs. Typical documents: customs declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading. Add a packing list, certificate of origin and special permits when required. ITA (trade.gov) - Venezuela FAQ, checked 2026-10

Decision 18/2019/QD-TTg caps used machinery in HS chapters 84-85 at 10 years, with longer limits for listed fields. Each unit needs a legalized manufacturer letter (for G7/Korea-made units) or a designated inspection certificate. HS 87 trucks fall outside this decision.

Age limit

Decision 18/2019/QD-TTg, Art. 6.1: used machinery and equipment (HS chapters 84 and 85) must be 10 years old or less, counted as the year of arrival in Vietnam minus the manufacture year. Appendix I allows 15-20 years for listed sectors. Vietnam Trade Portal (MOIT) - Decision 18/2019/QD-TTg, checked 2026-10

Conformity

Decision 18/2019, Art. 6.2: machines must be built to Vietnam's QCVN technical regulations on safety, energy saving and environment. If no QCVN applies, they must meet TCVN or the national standards of a G7 country or Korea. Vietnam Trade Portal (MOIT) - Decision 18/2019/QD-TTg, checked 2026-10

Inspection

Art. 8.1: G7/Korea-made units may use an original manufacturer letter on year and standards, consularly legalized with Vietnamese translation. Otherwise a designated inspection body's certificate is needed, valid six months before arrival (Art. 10.2). Vietnam Trade Portal (MOIT) - Decision 18/2019/QD-TTg, checked 2026-10

Licence or permit

Art. 9: over-age machines need Ministry of Science and Technology permission. The importer must be producing in Vietnam, and remaining capacity must be at least 85% of design with material/energy consumption no more than 15% above design. Vietnam Trade Portal (MOIT) - Decision 18/2019/QD-TTg, checked 2026-10

Documents

Art. 8: the customs dossier must include a sealed copy of the enterprise registration certificate. Goods may be taken into storage pending assessment, but the inspection certificate must reach customs within 30 days. Vietnam Trade Portal (MOIT) - Decision 18/2019/QD-TTg, checked 2026-10