1. Personal items must not be contained in the automobile
2. All autos subject to physical inspection
3. Autos are subject to tax and Customs duties
4. Documents required:
- Original Title Certificate
- Original Registration
- Copy of Customer's Driver's License (with Social Security number) stating physical and postal address in Puerto Rico
- Notarized letter from lienholder showing VIN number, model, make and copy of title
- Commercial invoice for vans and pickups
- Customs Form 3299 (if originating from foreign country)
- Certificate of compliance with U.S. Federal EPA and DOT regulations (Form 3520), if car imported from foreign country
5. Autos moving on Government Bill of Lading's also require:
- Travel Order and Government Bill of Lading
- Job identification (with picture)
- Keys (including trunk key) must be provided to Destination Agent prior to arrival of the auto
- Vehicles cannot be removed from pier until all excise taxes, license fees, duties, etc. have been paid
- Customs duties are to be paid if auto is sold within one year after import.
In Puerto Rico the vehicle will be subject to excise taxes. In general the excise taxes are imposed using a table that range from 12% to 40% depending on the taxable value of the vehicle. Registering a car is as difficult as dealing with any governmental office in Puerto Rico. | 
