The inclusive service offered to clients in Malawi
We supply brand new and pre-owned vehicles from the UK to our clients based in Malawi. CHICARGOS is rated as the #1 vehicle exporter to the African country.
To order a vehicle from our site, browse the available stock using the search feature here
OR
Submit an import enquiry request below for a quote on any vehicle available on the UK market.
Vehicles are either shipped in containers or using the ‘roll on roll off’ (RORO) option. CHICARGOS will collate and prepare all documentation needed including inspection Documents, Log Books, Invoices, Bills of Lading, Marine Insurance Documents, Receipts and any other documents required for shipping, and process these on your behalf
Car shipping service to Lilongwe, Malawi from UK
Malawi is landlocked thus CHICARGOS offers a shipped and insured service to the following ports:
Dar es Salaam: Customer is responsible for picking up the vehicle at the port
Beira: Customer is responsible for picking up the vehicle at the port
The delivery process
Importing a vehicle from the UK takes approximately 21-24 days; we have one ship sailing from the UK per week. Once the vehicle is identified and payment is received, CHICARGOS will ship the vehicle and send relevant documentation via DHL.
Documentation required at importation by the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) for clearance purposes:
Guide on vehicle import duty in Malawi
The following should be regarded as a guide only, as the final assessment is given by the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) at the time of clearance at the border.
The duty to be paid on importation of motor vehicles into Malawi is based on the value of the vehicle
Before you can register your car in Malawi, you have to pay Import Duty, Import Excise (between 0% to 110%), and VAT.
How much does it cost to ship a car from UK to Blantyre, Malawi?
| Vehicle Type | Beira | Dar es Salaam |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | from $900 | from $900 |
| SUV, 4x4 (Pick Up) | from $1100.00 | from $1100.00 |
| Van | from $950 | from $950 |
How much are vehicle import duties and taxes in Malawi?
| Engine Capacity: | Age | Import Excise |
|---|---|---|
| 1000cc - 1499cc | 0-8 yrs | 0% |
| 8-12 yrs | 30% | |
| 12 yrs & above | 60% | |
| 1500cc - 1999cc | 0-8 yrs | 15% |
| 8-12 yrs | 45% | |
| 12 yrs & above | 75% | |
| 2000cc - 2499cc | 0-8 yrs | 35% |
| 8-12 yrs | 60% | |
| 12 yrs & above | 90% | |
| 2500cc - 2999cc | 0-8 yrs | 45% |
| 8-12 yrs | 70% | |
| 12 yrs & above | 100% | |
| 3000cc & Above | 0-8 yrs | 55% |
| 8-12 yrs | 80% | |
| 12 yrs & above | 110% |
Quick Import enquiry request