Compilation of Foreign Remanufactured Parts Import Restrictions

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US Department of Commerce, Office of Automotive Affairs Remanufactured Parts Global Report Used motor vehicle parts easily form about 70 percent of automobile parts imported into Ghana. Parts of Japanese and German automobiles make up the bulk because their vehicles are the most popular. U.S. used parts for these makes have good prospects in the Ghanaian market. There is a growing demand for new and used American automobiles which may cause a rise in demand for used parts. The relatively low level of income makes used parts more attractive to Ghanaians. GREECE Greece has no special regulations regarding remanufactured automotive parts. Remanufactured parts are imported mainly for heavy equipment and trucks. Interest for U.S. remanufactured parts is limited because there is a small number of U.S.-made vehicles in Greece. HONDURAS According to the Customs and Tax Division, there are no restrictions or quotas for the importation of remanufactured, rebuilt, and/or used motor vehicle parts to Honduras. Importation tariffs for such motor vehicle parts are the same as those applied for new products. Appraisal for remanufactured, rebuilt, and/or used motor vehicle parts is carried out at any port of entry in the country. The import tax paid for such products is 1% of its c.i.f. price. For used motor vehicles, a maximum depreciation of five years is applied, which represents 75% of its original fob price. Interest by local importers to acquire remanufactured, rebuilt, and/or used motor vehicle parts has increased during the last three years. The demand for used motor vehicles (pick-ups, trucks, buses, trailers, and utility type vehicles) has also increased. Honduras imports American and Japanese used vehicles and parts primarily from the U.S. The lowering of tariff barriers and an increasing population in the main cities (caused by urban migrations) are the main factors boosting the demand of remanufactured, rebuilt, and/or used motor vehicle parts. For further assistance from the Customs and Tax Division, contact Dr. Mario Silva at (504) 238-6790 or send a fax at (504) 220-0861. For assistance from the American Embassy Honduras Commercial Service Office, please contact Daniel Peters, Economic and Commercial Officer and/or Irene Lucia Caso, Commercial Specialist at (504) 238-5114 or send a fax at (504) 238-2888, e-mail address commserv@hondudata.com. 37
US Department of Commerce, Office of Automotive Affairs Remanufactured Parts Global Report HONG KONG According to the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department there are no duties, restrictions or conditions on the importation of remanufactured, rebuilt, or used motor vehicle parts in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Government considers chassis, however, as motor vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Ordinance, Chapter 330, Laws of Hong Kong, and chassis, therefore, are subject to duties. (When importing chassis, the importer must file an application with Customs declaring the details) The remanufactured parts market is underdeveloped in Hong Kong. INDONESIA The Government of Indonesia (GOI) prohibits importation of all remanufactured, rebuilt, and/or used motor vehicle parts. According to the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries, (Gaikindo), significant amounts of such motor vehicle parts have been imported illegally as scrap by individuals and sold in the domestic market. GOI sources indicate that no changes in these prohibitions are anticipated. ISRAEL Israel's Ministry of Transportation limits imports of remanufactured, rebuilt and used motor vehicle parts. A vigorous domestic parts rebuilding industry supplies domestic demand. Our assessment of prospects for U.S. suppliers is pessimistic. Israel's Ministry of Transportation (MOT) authorizes imports of remanufactured rebuilt, and used motor vehicle parts on a case by case basis. For critical automotive systems components including steering systems, braking systems, and drive train, the MOT will authorize only imports of new parts. Even for new parts, only from its list of specific manufacturers may those parts be imported. MOT considers remanufactured and reconditioned parts as used. Israel's parts remanufacturing industry is active and well developed. Workshops all over the country specialize in repairing and rebuilding parts for vehicles on the 38
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