ROADWORTHINESS INSPECTIONS – South Sudan
| This contracted assignment with the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards involves the conducting of pre- export road worthiness inspection of new and used motor vehicles from Japan, UK, Singapore, UAE and South Africa, destined for use within the Republic of South Sudan. This enables only roadworthy and environmentally friendly vehicles to enter the country, thereby ensuring that South Sudan does not become a dumping ground for poor quality vehicles. Right-hand and Left-hand drive vehicles are allowed into South Sudan (except for buses can only be left-hand drive). While there is currently no age restriction for used vehicles imported into South Sudan, a pre-shipment roadworthiness inspection is required for all new and used vehicle imports. |
South Sudan Inspection Requirements and Country Regulations |
Required documents for applications (one of the following)
- Vehicle inspection certificate (shakensho) copy OK
- Temporary cancellation registration certificate (ichiji masho) copy OK
- Export certificate (massho) copy OK
Timing of CoC issuance
- Can be downloaded within 3 working days after inspection passed
- (This applies to Clients who have registered for e-Cert Portal access)
- Otherwise e-Certificates will be emailed to Exporter
Expiration Date of the Certificate
- Valid for 3 months from the date of inspection pass
- Based on arrival date into South Sudan
Period during which re-inspection is free
- Within 30 (calendar) days from the date of the first inspection.
- (Please note these are not business days)
- (e.g. vehicle fails inspection on 5/01/2024 should be re-inspected by 4/02/2024)
Availability of on arrival inspection
- Available (however not recommended)
- Inspection fee of $150.00 plus a penalty based on CIF value applies
- If vehicle does not pass the on-arrival inspection, must be removed at Importers cost
Export regulations
- Vehicles have no age limitations
- Odometer tampering is not allowed
Cost of Inspection
- Japan – US$150.00 (converted to Japanese Yen)
- Singapore – US$150.00 (converted to Singapore Dollars)
- South Africa – US$150.00 (converted to Rand)
- UAE – US$150.00 (Converted to Dirham)
- UK – US$200.00 (Converted to British Pounds)