Two types of vehicles are covered by the duty of registration for imported vehicles:
Type |
Definition |
Passenger vehicles |
Car destined for the transport up to nine persons including the driver. |
Light goods vehicles |
Vehicle with a weight not exceeding 3,500 kilograms destined for the transport of goods. |
The rules apply to both new and second-hand imported vehicles.
Definition of motor vehicle:
Motor vehicle equipped with four or more wheels or with crawlers, rollers, runners or suchlike. Or motor vehicles equipped with three wheels and with a maximum weight exceeding 400 kilograms. |