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Cabinet recently approved amendments to the Customs & Border Control (Prohibited Goods) (Amendment) Order to allow Caymanians (including students) who have lived abroad for at least one (1) year and are returning to the Cayman Islands to take up residence, are now allowed to import one (1) used motor vehicle older than eight (8) years for personal use, provided that they have owned the vehicle for at least one (1) year before importation. Previously, vehicles older than 8 plus years were prohibited.
The amendments also allow for certain previously prohibited vehicles that were older than 8 years to be imported. Namely vehicles such as a lorry or truck trailers and vehicles used for the transportation of heavy goods or equipment; delivery vans motorcycles and scooters; special purpose vehicles such as ambulances, fire engines and vehicles modified for physically challenged people; and North American and European exhibition vehicles which are at least twenty (20) years old.

CBC Senior Deputy Director Kevin Walton states, "In line with the government's objective to improve the quality of life for Caymanians, these amendments will enable returning Caymanian students to bring their vehicles home as they settle back on the island. Additionally, it will provide Caymanian business owners, as well as those with specific needs, the opportunity to import previously restricted vehicles, offering greater flexibility and support for our local economy."

The Customs & Border Control (Prohibited Goods) (Amendment) Order, 2024 can be found under the tab called Legislation on gov.ky/cbc. Persons who have questions or queries can contact CBC.OnlineSupport@gov.ky or call Customer Support at 649-4579.