Thailand top car exporter to Rwanda and Eastern Africa

Jim is not just Thailand's top car and 4x4 exporter or RHD and LHD pickups and SUVs to Southern Africa, Central Africa, Northern Africa and Western Africa but also to Eastern Africa. We are sending mostly Left Hand Drive vehicles to Northern, Central and Western Africa but a mix of RHD and LHD to Eastern and Southern Africa. Please see their Images (Pics) at http://thailand-dealer.com/pics.html.

Eastern Africa includes Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Rwanda, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Sudan. Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, and Zambia are Right Hand Drive countries while Burundi, Rwanda, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Sudan are Left Hand Drive countries. Malawi and Zambia are sometimes counted among Southern African countries as well and are a part of South African Regional organizations as well. We serve Tanzania from Dar-es-Salaam port and Kenya from Mombasa port. Ugandan Burundi and Rwandan buyers prefer Mombasa but can also route via Dar-es-Salaam. Malawians buyers have choice between Mombasa, Dar-es-Salaam and Durban.  All the other countries have their own ports but our shipment to Southern Sudan are often routed via Mombasa.

Please note that Jim is Thailand's largest, Singapore's, United Kingdom UK's and Dubai's largest exporter to Africa. People may find it daunting to export to Zambia but not with Soni. Email us now at [email protected] and discover the Jim difference. Jim is family-owned and family-operated since 1911 and is known for its superior integrity, great customer service, great prices, great selection, great quality and great speed of delivery.

The founder members of the East African Community Customs Union are Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In December 2006, Burundi and Rwanda were admitted into the Union. Members of COMESA are Angola, Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Finally, South African Development Community (SADC) is comprised of Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Rwanda

Rwanda, a landlocked country in east-central Africa, has an area of 26,338 sq km (10,170 sq mi), extending 248 km (154 mi) NE– SW and 166 km (103 mi) SE–NW. Comparatively, the area occupied by Rwanda is slightly smaller than the state of Maryland. It is bordered on the N by Uganda, on the E by Tanzania, on the S by Burundi, and on the W and NW by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DROC—the former Zaire), with a total boundary length of 893 km (555 mi).

Rwanda is the most densely populated country on the continent. The capital, Kigali, is a small city located in the heart of the country. Despite its proximity to the Equator, Kigali's altitude of approximately 4,800 feet ensures a temperate climate throughout the year.

The Republic of Rwanda is located along the Great Rift Valley in the mountains of east central Africa and covers 10,169 square miles, 4,587 sq. miles of which is water. Slightly smaller than the state of Maryland, Rwanda is circular in shape. The eastern boundary is shared with Tanzania; Uganda lies to the north; the west borders the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) and Lake Kivu; Burundi lies to the south. The western edge of the country along the Congo/Nile watershed rises steeply, formed by a chain of volcanoes called the Virunga Mountains. It is here that the country's highest point, the volcano Karisimbi at an elevation of 14,782 feet, is found. Gisenyi, a town at the northern end of Lake Kivu, enjoys spectacular vistas of the surrounding volcanoes. Rwanda’s green valleys produce beans, sorghum, corn, manioc, Irish potatoes, rice, sweet potatoes, soybeans, bananas, coffee, and tea.

Rwanda's import duties average ??  per cent and range from a low of 2 per cent to a high of 32 per cent.  Rwanda also applies other duties and charges such as /service centers in Bissau, although service and parts availability for those models are patchy. Maintenance and repair facilities are limited both in expertise and availability of parts.

Leaded gasoline and diesel fuel are reliably available in the capital and generally available in country’s interior. Because octane ratings are not high, the performance of engines designed for premium gasoline may suffer. Unleaded gasoline is not available, so catalytic converters should be removed before shipping vehicles to Guinea-Bissau. Although diesel fuel and leaded gasoline cost roughly the same amount, better fuel efficiency makes diesel engines more economical and a better choice for up-country travel. Fuel theft is not uncommon, so a lockable gas cap is highly recommended.

Undercoating, undercarriage protection, heavy-duty suspensions, and off-road packages are practical options for Rwanda. Tubeless tires can be repaired in the capital city, but inner tubes are recommended for up-country travel. Spare parts can be hard to find. Include in your household effects a good supply of belts, filters, gaskets, hoses, headlights, windshield wipers, fuses, power-steering and brake fluids, spark plugs, a distributor, a condenser, and tires. For up-country travel, bring emergency equipment, such as a strong jack, spare tires, tire pumps, jumper cables, winch or tow ropes, first-aid kit, and racks.

When traveling outside the capital city, four-wheeled drive vehicles are advised because the roads are in disrepair. During the rainy season, many upcountry roads become impassable.

Rwanda does not have many paved roads, including those in the capital city. The remainder is constructed of lateritic soils. These roads are often rough, and in poorly drained areas become impassable quagmires during the 6-month rainy season. In addition, the coastal salt air attacks car finishes, radiators, air-conditioning systems, and the chassis. For these reasons, simple, rugged automobiles, rust proofed and undercoated, and with good ground clearance are recommended.

Heavy-duty springs and shock absorbers are mandatory for up-country travel, as is air-conditioning to provide relief from heat, humidity, and dust. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended. Unleaded gas is not available in Rwanda. Catalytic converters must be removed before shipment or after arrival here.

Sedans are suitable for most roads in Kigali, but a 4x4 is essential on unpaved roads found throughout the country. Both right and left hand drive vehicles are in use in Rwanda, although all traffic moves on the right, as in the U.S. Service at garages varies from poor to acceptable. Spare parts are very expensive and can take months to secure. Finding a local mechanic to service an American vehicle can be a challenge. The dry season requires that air and oil filters be changed frequently.  You can acquire both Right Hand Drive new and used 4x4 pickups and SUVs and brand new Left Hand Drive 4x4 pickups and SUVs from us.

Many roads between major towns are unpaved, but paved roads do extend from Kigali to the Uganda border via Byumba in the north; from Kigali to Rusumu on the Tanzanian border in the southeast; between Kigali and Gisenyi and Ruhengeri in the northwest; and between Kigali and the Burundi border via Butare in the south. Traffic moves on the right in Rwanda, Burundi and Congo; on the left in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. Within Rwanda there are 12,000 km. of roads; at the end of the first quarter of 2004, some 1,000 km. are paved.

Regional Agreements

The Common Market for East and Southern Africa

The Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) has been operating, in one form or another, since 1981.  COMESA aims to promote economic integration via the removal of barriers to trade and investment among COMESA member states. Moreover, COMESA aims to advocate for infrastructure development, and development in science and technology. Economic integration is envisaged to progress from the Free Trade Area (FTA) to an economic monetary union. The FTA became operational on 1st November 2000 with nine participating countries initially. The nine member countries that are implementing zero tariffs are Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Zambia and Zimbabwe.  However in January 2004, Burundi and Rwanda joined the FTA, bringing the total number of participating countries to eleven.  

The COMESA FTA is an agreement among members not to apply customs duties or charges on goods traded amongst themselves.  The eligible goods for duty-free treatment must meet the agreed upon Rules of Origin.  Members also agree to eliminate all non-tariff barriers to trade between them.

A COMSEA Certificate of Origin is required for each consignment of goods and is obtained from the Revenue Authority in respective member countries. 

The Southern Africa Development Community

The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) aims to promote regional integration and sustainable development in the regional community.

Members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), comprising 14 countries, signed a Trade Protocol, which calls for the implementation of a Free Trade Area.  Each country has negotiated two reduced tariff schedules.  One schedule is applicable only for South Africa, and another schedule for all other SADC members. Zambia's implementation of her offer, effective 30th April 2001, is provided to those countries that provide Zambia with the SADC reduced tariff schedule. 

The reduction of tariffs to South Africa provide for delayed liberalization, while the schedule to other members provide for broader and faster access to the South Africa market.  The tariff schedule applicable to SADC members, with the exception of South Africa, has three categories.  Category A products are those products which go to zero-duty immediately upon implementation.  The tariff for Category B products gradually goes down to zero-duty over a period of eight years, and the tariff of Category C products reaches zero-duty twelve years after implementation.  Category C products are known as sensitive products, and include for Zambia meat and dairy products, tea, some flours, raw sugar, cement, textiles and clothing, and motor vehicles.

Plans are currently underway to establish a Free Trade Agreement by 2008, and a SADC Customs Union by 2010.

A SADC Certificate of Origin is required for each consignment of goods and is obtained from the Revenue Authority. 

Rwanda Duties

The tariff is Zambia's main trade policy instrument. Its simple average MFN tariff was almost 14% in 2000/01, down from almost 16% in 1997/98 and 21% in 1996/97.Virtually all tariffs are ad valorem. The tariff structure is escalatory, with six bands; rates of zero or 5% apply to "necessities" and of10% to intermediate goods. The maximum duty rate applied to consumer goods was 25% in 2001.

Import taxes

Rwanda has significantly liberalised its trade regime. In 1999, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), tariffs ranged from 0% to 25%, and from 0% to 60% from 1995 to 1997. Consequently, the average tariff rate has declined from 31.9% in 1995 to 11.3% in 1999. The IMF reports that there are no significant non-tariff barriers and that, overall, Rwanda's progression in trade liberalisation has been faster than most sub-Saharan African countries. As a result of the drop in the tariff rate and the evidence that non-tariff barriers have been eliminated, Rwanda's trade policy score is 2 points better in 2001 as compared to 2000.

Consumption taxes

VAT applied on goods import :

• Standard rate : The standard tax rate is 18% to all taxable goods and services.
  
  
• Reduced rate : As for goods or services consumed by privileged persons, the VAT rate is fixed at 0%. This is meant to ensure that any VAT paid by those persons as part of the purchase price is refundable. Rwanda Revenue Authority refunds the VAT.

  The privileged persons include those with diplomatic status; it also includes those dealing in exports as well as donor-funded projects run under an agreement between the Government of Rwanda and the donor.

 

Rwanda Customs Regulation

Guidelines to suppliers

When exporting goods into Rwanda, there are formal governmental procedures to be taken into consideration. The following document will describe the procedures that have to be followed and it will also state what is required from the supplier at different stages. Unless the following guidelines are cautiously and timely followed up there will most certainly be delays in the shipment of goods which will consequently result into delays in clearance of the shipment and delivery to the final customer. Rwanda Revenue Authority consider GATT system for price evaluation for customs purposes to calculate duties and taxes.

Import Declaration Form - Module I

All commercial imports into Rwanda require an IDF. When the importer in Rwanda applies for an IDF, the information to be filled in the application is to be provided by the supplier vide a Proforma Invoice. Following information is required on the Proforma Invoice to facilitate accurate application of IDF.

A. Required from the supplier

1. Specification and a clear description of the quantity and quality of the goods
2. Free On Board (FOB) Value
3. Freight Value (if applicable)
4. Currency of Payment
5. Mode of Transportation
6. Goods Country of Origin
7. Insurance Value (if applicable)

B.. Proforma Invoice for transport and insurance if not provided by the supplier.

Shipping Documents

Airfreight Shipments

original documents

1. Air Way Bill
2. Supplier Invoice(s)
3. Packing List
4. IDF (from the Importer)
5. Importer’s TIN and VAT numbers
6. Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificates, if any
7. National Drug Authority Certificate / Permit for import of drug and pharmaceuticals

Seafreight Shipments original documents

1. Bill of Lading
2. Supplier Invoice(s)
3. Packing List IDF (from the Importer)
4. IDF (from the Importer)
5. Importer’s TIN and VAT numbers
6. Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificates, if any
7. National Drug Authority Certificate/Permit for import of drug and pharmaceuticals

Additional Documents required for specific imports, as below

1. Phyto Sanitary certificates for import of agricultural products.
2. Registration / De-registration Card of country of origin of old/used vehicles
3. Gift Certificates, if gifted to any organization eligible for duty free clearance
4. Passport of the individual for clearance of personal effects
5. Certificate of Origin - especially for goods imported from COMESA countries

Imports which are prohibited or restricted

Prohibited Imports

1. Fire arms
2. Post office equipment
3. Electricity supply specialized equipment
4. Pornographic materials
5. Imports banned under international agreement where Rwanda is a signatory
6. Cosmetics products and Soaps
• containing any mercury or mercury salt
• containing more than 2% of hydroquinone
• of which the packing does not specify all ingredients

Restricted Imports

1. Drugs
2. Live animals
3. Wild endangered species
4. Explosives
5. Military hardware
6. Specialized communication equipment

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We are not Thailand's top car exporter to Africa and the world because we are the oldest but because of our unwavering commitment to customer service, honesty, integrity, professionalism, great prices, great selection, great quality and quick delivery. Jim is a family-owned and family-operated dealership and we have been in business since 1911. Email us now at [email protected] to obtain your vehicle of your choice. Take a look at our selection of 4x4 vehicles to take your pick.

Africa
Southern Africa	Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Angola, Mozambique, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Comoros, Mauritius, Seychelles, Mayotte, Réunion,
Eastern Africa	Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Rwanda, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan
Central Africa	The Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo - Zaire, Republic of Congo
Western Africa	Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo
Northern Africa	Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia

We are Thailand's top car exporter to Asia, Thailand's top car exporter to Europe, Thailand's top car exporter to the Americas, Thailand's top car exporter to Africa and Thailand's top car exporter to the Pacific. No matter where in the world you are and whether your requirement is Right Hand Drive car or 4x4 or Left Hand Drive car or 4x4, Jim Autos Thailand, its used car division Jim 4x4 Thailand and its Dubai division Jim Autos Dubai are ready to serve all your automotive needs. In our 100 years proud history we have exported to over 100 countries in the world and continue to add new customers while not forgetting old customers and old countries. We have an 80% repeat and referral business rate, a testament to our superior customer service, honesty, great quality, great selection, great pricing and great speed of delivery. Thailand's top car dealer, Thailand top car exporter and Thailand's top 4x4 exporter is ready to serve you from either its Thailand or Dubai offices.

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