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Import a Japanese vehicle with confidence.

A polished, practical guide for choosing, paying, shipping and clearing a vehicle from Yokohama. Compare routes, understand the paperwork and check destination rules before you commit.

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138+Destination countries supported

15+Years export experience

10k+Vehicles shipped from Japan

2hAverage inquiry response

Start with eligibility

Before choosing a car, confirm your country's age limit, steering-side rules, emissions requirements and inspection program.

Compare landed cost

FOB is only the vehicle price at Yokohama. Ask for freight, insurance, duty, VAT and port charges before comparing vehicles.

Use real export support

We handle auction bidding, deregistration, document preparation, vessel booking and hand-off to your destination broker.

The Process

Your Import Journey

Five steps from browsing in Yokohama to driving in your driveway - we handle every step in between.

Day 1

Search & Select Your Vehicle

Browse our live inventory or request a custom search.

What we do

List 2,400+ in-stock vehicles with real photos
Bid for you at USS, JAA, TAA and 30+ auctions
Send 30+ extra photos & auction sheet on request

What you do

Filter by make, model, year, budget
Save favourites to your account
Request the chassis details

Browse Inventory

< 2 hours reply

Send an Inquiry & Receive a Quote

Tell us your destination port - we’ll send a fully-loaded all-in price.

What we do

Quote FOB + freight + insurance + duty estimate
Confirm vehicle still available & reservable
Send pre-export inspection report (JEVIC/JAAI)

What you do

Submit the inquiry form on any vehicle page
Pick your country & port
Review the quote and ask anything you need

Get a Quote

1-2 days

Confirm Order & Receive Invoice

Lock in the price and we issue your proforma invoice.

What we do

Generate proforma invoice with full breakdown
Reserve vehicle in your name (20% deposit)
Translate auction sheet on request

What you do

Review and sign the proforma
Wire the 20% deposit to confirm
Send a copy of your passport / business reg

3-5 days

Make Payment & Send Proof

Pay the balance - we handle every document for export.

What we do

Issue export certificate (Yushutsu Shomeisho)
Handle deregistration with Land Transport
Prepare commercial invoice + packing list

What you do

Wire balance via T/T, L/C, PayPal or Stripe
Upload payment proof in our portal
Confirm shipping line preference (RoRo / container)

18-55 days at sea

Ship & Deliver Your Vehicle

Vehicle loaded at Yokohama with real-time tracking until you sign for delivery.

What we do

Load on the next sailing from Yokohama
Courier original docs (B/L, export cert)
Hand-off to your customs broker at destination

What you do

Track the vessel from your dashboard
Receive originals via DHL (~3 days)
Clear customs with your broker

Track Your Order

Welcome to your new car

Average total timeline: 4-8 weeks. We support you every step of the way.

Shipping

RoRo vs Container

Two ways to ship from Yokohama - we'll recommend the right one for your route and vehicle.

RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)

The car drives onto a purpose-built vehicle ship and parks in dedicated decks. Cheaper, faster, and the standard choice for most exports.

Best forSingle cars, standard models

CostFrom JPY 120,000 to most ports

Sailing frequency1-2 per month per route

LoadingDirect roll-on at Yokohama

Cargo allowedNone (engine bay & cabin must be empty)

Container (20ft / 40ft)

The car is loaded inside a sealed shipping container. More expensive but offers protection, security, and lets you ship spare parts alongside.

Best forHigh-value cars, multi-car shipments

CostFrom JPY 240,000 (20ft) to most ports

Sailing frequencyWeekly to major ports

LoadingDrive-in or hoisted at Yokohama

Cargo allowedYes - spare parts, accessories

Documentation

What you receive with the car

Originals are couriered to you (or your customs broker) once full payment clears.

Export Certificate (Yushutsu Shomeisho)

Issued by the Japanese authority. Proves the vehicle has been formally deregistered for export.

Deregistration Certificate

Japanese Land Transport Bureau confirmation that the car is no longer registered in Japan.

Commercial Invoice

Sale price, currency, terms (FOB/CIF), buyer & seller details. Used by destination customs for duty calculation.

Bill of Lading (B/L)

Shipping carrier's receipt and contract of carriage. Required to release the vehicle at destination port.

JEVIC / JAAI Pre-shipment Inspection

Independent third-party inspection report required by Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique and others.

Auction Sheet

Original Japanese-language inspection grade sheet from the auction yard. Translated copy provided on request.

Auction Grades

Understanding Japanese auction grades

Cars in Japanese auctions are graded on a standard scale. Here's what each one means.

Grade	Condition	What it means
S / 6	Brand new	Under 1 year old, less than 10,000 km, like-new condition.
5	Like new	Excellent condition, minimal wear, less than 30,000 km.
4.5	Excellent	Very clean, minor scuffs only. Most popular grade for export.
4	Good	Above-average for age. Some wear but well maintained.
3.5	Average	Typical used-car condition for the age - minor scratches, some dents.
3	Fair	Visible wear, multiple minor issues. Higher mileage typical.
R / RA	Repaired	Has been repaired (accident history). Disclosed and priced accordingly.
2 / 1	Poor	Significant damage or wear. Usually only for parts or projects.

Interior grades (A, B, C) are also given separately - A is near-new, C is heavily worn.

Payment

How you can pay us

Choose the method that fits your country and order size.

T/T (Bank Transfer)

The industry standard. No upper limit, accepted from any country with international banking. Lower fees on large orders.

L/C (Letter of Credit)

Bank-guaranteed payment for first-time buyers or large fleet orders. Adds buyer confidence; minor extra fees apply.

PayPal

Quick & secure for orders under JPY 1,000,000. Buyer protection included. Payment fee ~3.5%.

Stripe (Visa/Mastercard)

Card payments under JPY 3,000,000. Instant processing. Useful for deposits and smaller add-ons.

Destinations

Rules by destination country

Quick reference for popular destinations. Please confirm current rules before purchase - they change frequently.

Quick reference only. Import rules change frequently. The figures below are accurate as of August 2026 but each country's duties, age limits and inspection requirements should be confirmed with us before you commit. Get a country-specific quote

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Africa

🇧🇼 Botswana

RHD · No age limit

Port: via Durban / Walvis Bay
Duty: 27% + 12% VAT
Transit: 42–50 days
Inspect: Roadworthy

Africa

🇨🇩 DR Congo

LHD/RHD · No formal limit

Port: via Dar es Salaam / Matadi
Duty: ~20% + taxes
Transit: 45–55 days
Inspect: Optional

Africa

🇬🇭 Ghana

LHD · Penalty over 10 yrs

Port: Tema
Duty: 5–20% + 15% VAT + age penalty
Transit: 30–38 days
Inspect: Customs valuation

Africa

🇰🇪 Kenya

RHD · Max 8 yrs from MY

Port: Mombasa
Duty: 25% + 16% VAT + IDF
Transit: 30–35 days
Inspect: JEVIC mandatory

Africa

🇲🇼 Malawi

RHD · No age limit

Port: via Dar es Salaam / Beira
Duty: 25% + 16.5% VAT
Transit: 45–52 days
Inspect: JEVIC mandatory

Africa

🇲🇺 Mauritius

RHD · Max 4 yrs (cars)

Port: Port Louis
Duty: Excise (CIF-based) + 15% VAT
Transit: 25–32 days
Inspect: NTA

Africa

🇲🇿 Mozambique

RHD · No age limit

Port: Maputo
Duty: ~30% + 17% VAT
Transit: 40–48 days
Inspect: JEVIC + INMETRO

Africa

🇳🇦 Namibia

RHD · No age limit

Port: Walvis Bay
Duty: Import duty + 15% VAT
Transit: 40–48 days
Inspect: NaTIS roadworthy

Africa

🇳🇬 Nigeria

LHD · Levy on older units

Port: Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can)
Duty: 20% + levy + 7.5% VAT
Transit: 28–35 days
Inspect: SONCAP

Africa

🇷🇼 Rwanda

RHD · Age-based depreciation

Port: via Mombasa / Dar es Salaam
Duty: 25% + 18% VAT
Transit: 40–50 days
Inspect: JEVIC mandatory

Africa

🇿🇦 South Africa

RHD · Strict import permit

Port: Durban
Duty: 25% + 15% VAT
Transit: 40–48 days
Inspect: ITAC permit

Africa

🇹🇿 Tanzania

RHD · No formal age limit

Port: Dar es Salaam
Duty: 25% + 18% VAT
Transit: 32–38 days
Inspect: JEVIC mandatory

Africa

🇺🇬 Uganda

RHD · Age penalty over 8 yrs

Port: via Mombasa
Duty: 25% + 18% VAT
Transit: 35–42 days
Inspect: JEVIC mandatory

Africa

🇿🇲 Zambia

RHD · No age limit

Port: via Dar es Salaam
Duty: 25% + 16% VAT
Transit: 42–50 days
Inspect: JEVIC mandatory

Africa

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

RHD · No age limit

Port: via Durban / Beira
Duty: 40% + surtax + 15% VAT
Transit: 42–52 days
Inspect: VID roadworthy

Africa

🇩🇿 Algeria

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🇦🇴 Angola

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🇧🇯 Benin

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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

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🇧🇮 Burundi

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🇨🇻 Cabo Verde

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🇨🇲 Cameroon

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🇨🇫 Central African Republic

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🇹🇩 Chad

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🇰🇲 Comoros

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🇨🇬 Congo

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🇩🇯 Djibouti

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🇪🇬 Egypt

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🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea

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🇪🇷 Eritrea

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🇸🇿 Eswatini

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia

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🇬🇦 Gabon

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🇬🇲 Gambia

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🇬🇳 Guinea

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🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

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🇨🇮 Ivory Coast

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🇱🇸 Lesotho

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🇱🇷 Liberia

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🇱🇾 Libya

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🇲🇬 Madagascar

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🇲🇱 Mali

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🇲🇷 Mauritania

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🇲🇦 Morocco

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🇳🇪 Niger

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🇸🇳 Senegal

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🇸🇨 Seychelles

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🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

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🇸🇴 Somalia

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🇸🇸 South Sudan

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🇸🇩 Sudan

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🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

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🇹🇬 Togo

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🇹🇳 Tunisia

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🇧🇩 Bangladesh

RHD · Max 5 yrs (chassis +1)

Port: Chittagong
Duty: ~200%+ total
Transit: 28–35 days
Inspect: JAAI + BSTI

Asia

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

RHD · No age limit

Port: Hong Kong
Duty: First Registration Tax (value-based)
Transit: 5–9 days
Inspect: TD examination

Asia

🇲🇾 Malaysia

RHD · AP permit required

Port: Port Klang
Duty: Duty + excise (high) + SST
Transit: 7–12 days
Inspect: Puspakom

Asia

🇲🇻 Maldives

RHD · No strict age

Port: Malé
Duty: Import duty + GST
Transit: 18–25 days
Inspect: Transport Authority

Asia

🇲🇳 Mongolia

LHD/RHD · Age-based fee

Port: via Tianjin / Vladivostok
Duty: 5% + VAT + age fee
Transit: 18–28 days
Inspect: Customs

Asia

🇲🇲 Myanmar

RHD · Permit / slip system

Port: Yangon
Duty: CIF-based + commercial tax
Transit: 12–18 days
Inspect: Customs

Asia

🇳🇵 Nepal

LHD · Very high duties

Port: via Kolkata
Duty: 80%+ (cc-based)
Transit: 28–38 days
Inspect: DoTM

Asia

🇵🇰 Pakistan

RHD · Max 3 yrs cars / 5 yrs trucks

Port: Karachi
Duty: Complex cc-based
Transit: 22–30 days
Inspect: PSQCA

Asia

🇵🇭 Philippines

LHD · Used imports restricted

Port: Manila / Subic
Duty: 30% + 12% VAT + excise
Transit: 7–12 days
Inspect: BPS / BOC

Asia

🇸🇬 Singapore

RHD · Max 3 yrs + COE

Port: Singapore
Duty: 20% + GST + ARF + COE
Transit: 6–10 days
Inspect: LTA / VICOM

Asia

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

RHD · Strict import permits

Port: Colombo
Duty: ~200%+ depending on cc
Transit: 18–25 days
Inspect: SLSI + Customs

Asia

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

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🇧🇹 Bhutan

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🇧🇳 Brunei

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🇰🇭 Cambodia

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🇨🇳 China

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🇮🇳 India

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🇮🇩 Indonesia

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🇱🇦 Laos

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🇲🇴 Macau

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🇰🇷 South Korea

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🇹🇼 Taiwan

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🇹🇭 Thailand

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🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

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🇻🇳 Vietnam

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🇧🇸 Bahamas

LHD/RHD · No strict age

Port: Nassau / Freeport
Duty: 45–85% (value-based) + VAT
Transit: 18–25 days
Inspect: Road Traffic Dept

Caribbean

🇧🇧 Barbados

RHD · No strict age

Port: Bridgetown
Duty: Duty + excise + 17.5% VAT
Transit: 30–38 days
Inspect: Licensing Authority

Caribbean

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic

LHD · Max 5 yrs

Port: Santo Domingo / Caucedo
Duty: Duty + 18% ITBIS + first-plate
Transit: 28–35 days
Inspect: DGII / INTRANT

Caribbean

🇯🇲 Jamaica

RHD · Max 5 yrs cars

Port: Kingston
Duty: ~67%+ cars / commercial varies
Transit: 35–42 days
Inspect: Optional

Caribbean

🇱🇨 St. Lucia

RHD · No strict age

Port: Castries
Duty: Duty + excise + VAT
Transit: 32–40 days
Inspect: Optional

Caribbean

🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

RHD · Max 4 yrs cars

Port: Port of Spain
Duty: Import duty + VAT + MVT
Transit: 35–42 days
Inspect: Licensing Authority

Caribbean

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda

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🇨🇺 Cuba

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🇩🇲 Dominica

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🇬🇩 Grenada

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🇭🇹 Haiti

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🇰🇳 St. Kitts and Nevis

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🇻🇨 St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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🇦🇲 Armenia

LHD/RHD · EAEU member

Port: via Poti / Vladivostok
Duty: EAEU CCT + 20% VAT
Transit: 28–40 days
Inspect: EAC certificate

Cis

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

LHD · Age-based excise

Port: via Poti
Duty: Duty + VAT + age excise
Transit: 28–40 days
Inspect: Technical inspection

Cis

🇧🇾 Belarus

LHD/RHD · EAEU member

Port: via Vladivostok / Klaipeda
Duty: EAEU CCT + 20% VAT
Transit: 18–28 days
Inspect: EAC certificate

Cis

🇬🇪 Georgia

LHD/RHD · Re-export hub

Port: Poti / Batumi
Duty: Low + 18% VAT (excise by age/cc)
Transit: 25–35 days
Inspect: Periodic tech

Cis

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

LHD/RHD · EAEU member

Port: via Vladivostok
Duty: EAEU CCT (~15%) + VAT
Transit: 14–21 days
Inspect: EAC certificate

Cis

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan

LHD/RHD · EAEU member

Port: via Vladivostok
Duty: EAEU CCT + VAT
Transit: 14–21 days
Inspect: EAC certificate

Cis

🇷🇺 Russia

LHD/RHD · Recycling fee

Port: Vladivostok
Duty: EAEU CCT + recycling
Transit: 5–9 days
Inspect: EAC + recycling

Cis

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

LHD · High protective duty

Port: via Vladivostok
Duty: High duty + excise + VAT
Transit: 25–35 days
Inspect: Customs

Cis

🇲🇩 Moldova

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🇹🇯 Tajikistan

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🇹🇲 Turkmenistan

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🇺🇦 Ukraine

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🇧🇪 Belgium

LHD · EU type approval

Port: Antwerp / Zeebrugge
Duty: 10% + 21% VAT
Transit: 32–40 days
Inspect: Roadworthy (GOCA)

Europe

🇨🇾 Cyprus

RHD · Max 5 yrs from first reg

Port: Limassol
Duty: 10% + 19% VAT
Transit: 38–48 days
Inspect: DoRT/MOT

Europe

🇫🇷 France

LHD · EU type approval

Port: Le Havre
Duty: 10% + 20% VAT
Transit: 34–42 days
Inspect: DREAL / CT

Europe

🇩🇪 Germany

LHD · EU type approval · TÜV

Port: Hamburg / Bremerhaven
Duty: 10% + 19% VAT
Transit: 32–40 days
Inspect: TÜV/DEKRA

Europe

🇬🇷 Greece

LHD · EU type approval

Port: Piraeus
Duty: 10% + 24% VAT + reg tax
Transit: 36–46 days
Inspect: KTEO

Europe

🇮🇪 Ireland

RHD · VRT based on CO2

Port: Dublin
Duty: 10% + 23% VAT + VRT
Transit: 38–46 days
Inspect: NCT + VRT

Europe

🇲🇹 Malta

RHD · Roadworthy / VRT

Port: Valletta / Marsaxlokk
Duty: 10% + 18% VAT + reg tax
Transit: 38–48 days
Inspect: VRT

Europe

🇳🇱 Netherlands

LHD · EU type approval

Port: Rotterdam
Duty: 10% + 21% VAT + BPM
Transit: 32–40 days
Inspect: RDW

Europe

🇵🇹 Portugal

LHD · EU type approval

Port: Lisbon / Leixões
Duty: 10% + 23% VAT + ISV
Transit: 36–46 days
Inspect: IPO

Europe

🇬🇧 UK

RHD · IVA for >10 yrs old

Port: Felixstowe / Southampton
Duty: 10% + 20% VAT
Transit: 35–42 days
Inspect: DVSA / IVA

Europe

🇦🇱 Albania

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🇦🇩 Andorra

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🇦🇹 Austria

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🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina

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🇧🇬 Bulgaria

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🇭🇷 Croatia

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🇨🇿 Czechia

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🇩🇰 Denmark

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🇪🇪 Estonia

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🇫🇮 Finland

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🇭🇺 Hungary

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🇮🇸 Iceland

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🇮🇹 Italy

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🇱🇻 Latvia

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🇱🇮 Liechtenstein

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🇱🇹 Lithuania

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🇱🇺 Luxembourg

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🇲🇨 Monaco

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🇲🇪 Montenegro

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🇲🇰 North Macedonia

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🇳🇴 Norway

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🇵🇱 Poland

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🇷🇴 Romania

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🇸🇲 San Marino

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🇷🇸 Serbia

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🇸🇰 Slovakia

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🇸🇮 Slovenia

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🇪🇸 Spain

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🇸🇪 Sweden

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🇨🇭 Switzerland

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🇧🇭 Bahrain

LHD · No formal age limit

Port: Khalifa Bin Salman
Duty: 5% + 10% VAT
Transit: 22–28 days
Inspect: BSMD

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🇮🇶 Iraq

LHD · No formal limit

Port: Umm Qasr
Duty: ~10–15% + taxes
Transit: 28–35 days
Inspect: COSQC

Middle east

🇯🇴 Jordan

LHD · Restrictions on old

Port: Aqaba
Duty: Duty + special tax (high)
Transit: 25–32 days
Inspect: JISM

Middle east

🇰🇼 Kuwait

LHD · Max 5 yrs from MY

Port: Shuwaikh / Shuaiba
Duty: 5%
Transit: 22–28 days
Inspect: EPA + Traffic

Middle east

🇴🇲 Oman

LHD · No formal age limit

Port: Sohar
Duty: 5% + 5% VAT
Transit: 18–24 days
Inspect: ROP inspection

Middle east

🇶🇦 Qatar

LHD · No formal age limit

Port: Hamad
Duty: 5%
Transit: 20–26 days
Inspect: Fahes (Traffic Dept)

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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

LHD · Max 5 yrs from MY

Port: Jeddah / Dammam
Duty: 5% + 15% VAT
Transit: 22–28 days
Inspect: SASO + MOSAFER

Middle east

🇦🇪 UAE

LHD · No formal age limit

Port: Jebel Ali / Dammam
Duty: 5% + 5% VAT
Transit: 18–24 days
Inspect: EVT / Tasjeel

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🇮🇷 Iran

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🇮🇱 Israel

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🇱🇧 Lebanon

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🇵🇸 Palestine

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🇸🇾 Syria

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🇹🇷 Turkey

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🇾🇪 Yemen

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🇧🇿 Belize

LHD/RHD · No formal age limit

Port: Belize City
Duty: 30% + GST
Transit: 40–48 days
Inspect: Optional

North america

🇨🇦 Canada

LHD/RHD · 15-yr rule (RIV exempt)

Port: Vancouver / Halifax
Duty: 6.1% + 5% GST
Transit: 18–22 days
Inspect: Provincial safety

North america

🇬🇹 Guatemala

LHD · Age-based extra tax

Port: Puerto Quetzal
Duty: Import duty + 12% IVA
Transit: 35–45 days
Inspect: SAT

North america

🇲🇽 Mexico

LHD · Age & NOM rules

Port: Manzanillo / Veracruz
Duty: Import duty + 16% IVA
Transit: 16–22 days
Inspect: NOM / PROFEPA

North america

🇵🇦 Panama

LHD · No strict age

Port: Colón
Duty: Import duty + 7% ITBMS
Transit: 30–40 days
Inspect: Optional

North america

🇺🇸 USA

LHD · 25-yr rule (EPA/DOT exempt)

Port: LA / Long Beach / Baltimore
Duty: 2.5% cars / 25% trucks
Transit: 14–20 days
Inspect: EPA/DOT (25-yr exempt)

North america

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

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🇸🇻 El Salvador

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🇭🇳 Honduras

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🇳🇮 Nicaragua

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🇦🇺 Australia

RHD · 25-yr rule + SEVS register

Port: Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane
Duty: 5% + 10% GST + LCT
Transit: 21–28 days
Inspect: VIA + RAW (SEVS)

Oceania

🇫🇯 Fiji

RHD · Max 8 yrs from MY

Port: Suva
Duty: 32% + 15% VAT
Transit: 22–28 days
Inspect: JEVIC + LTA

Oceania

🇳🇿 New Zealand

RHD · Frontal impact 2018 rule

Port: Auckland / Tauranga
Duty: 0% + 15% GST
Transit: 18–22 days
Inspect: NZTA + WoF

Oceania

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

RHD · No strict age

Port: Lae / Port Moresby
Duty: Import duty + 10% GST
Transit: 18–25 days
Inspect: Optional

Oceania

🇼🇸 Samoa

RHD · No strict age

Port: Apia
Duty: Import duty + 15% VAGST
Transit: 22–30 days
Inspect: LTA

Oceania

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands

RHD · No strict age

Port: Honiara
Duty: Import duty + taxes
Transit: 22–30 days
Inspect: Optional

Oceania

🇹🇴 Tonga

RHD · No strict age

Port: Nuku'alofa
Duty: Import duty + 15% CT
Transit: 24–32 days
Inspect: Optional

Oceania

🇰🇮 Kiribati

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🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

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🇫🇲 Micronesia

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🇳🇷 Nauru

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🇵🇼 Palau

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🇹🇻 Tuvalu

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🇻🇺 Vanuatu

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🇧🇴 Bolivia

LHD · via Iquique Free Zone

Port: Arica / Iquique ZF
Duty: Import duty + 13% IVA
Transit: 42–52 days
Inspect: IBMETRO

South america

🇨🇱 Chile

LHD · Imports via Iquique Free Zone

Port: Iquique ZF
Duty: 6% + 19% IVA
Transit: 40–50 days
Inspect: 3CV + emissions

South america

🇬🇾 Guyana

RHD · No age limit

Port: Georgetown
Duty: Complex cc-based
Transit: 40–48 days
Inspect: GRA

South america

🇵🇾 Paraguay

LHD · Max 10 yrs

Port: via Montevideo / Buenos Aires
Duty: ~10% + IVA
Transit: 45–55 days
Inspect: DINATRAN

South america

🇵🇪 Peru

LHD · Max 5 yrs (used)

Port: Callao
Duty: Import duty + 18% IGV
Transit: 40–50 days
Inspect: Revisión Técnica

South america

🇸🇷 Suriname

RHD/LHD · No strict age

Port: Paramaribo
Duty: Import duty + taxes
Transit: 45–55 days
Inspect: Optional

South america

🇺🇾 Uruguay

LHD · Re-export via free zone

Port: Montevideo
Duty: Import duty + 22% IVA
Transit: 42–52 days
Inspect: SUCTA

South america

🇦🇷 Argentina

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🇧🇷 Brazil

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🇨🇴 Colombia

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🇪🇨 Ecuador

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🇻🇪 Venezuela

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FAQ

Common questions

Quick answers to what most first-time importers ask.

Typically 4-8 weeks. Roughly 1 week for paperwork after payment clears, 1-2 weeks waiting for the next sailing, plus transit time (varies by country - see destination list above). Add 1-2 weeks for local customs clearance at your end.

All listed prices are FOB Yokohama - the cost of the vehicle delivered onto the ship at Yokohama port. Freight, marine insurance, destination port charges and your country's customs duties are quoted separately based on your route.

Always. Tell us the chassis number and we'll send 30+ photos covering exterior, interior, engine bay, undercarriage and the original auction sheet - usually within 2 hours during Yokohama business hours.

Yes. We have buying licenses at USS Tokyo, JAA, TAA and 30+ other Japanese auction houses. Tell us the model, year range, max budget and target auction grade - we'll bid and report results back to you.

We strongly recommend marine insurance (typically 1.5% of FOB value) - it covers shipping damage and total loss. Take photos within 24 hours of arrival and file a claim through us. We have a strong track record of fair settlements.

Deposits are refundable minus third-party fees already incurred (auction commission, JEVIC inspection) up to 7 days after payment. Once the vehicle is loaded onto the vessel, cancellations are not possible.

Still have questions? Talk to a real person. We reply in < 2 hours during Yokohama business hours.