Things To Know Before You Import Cars From Japan

Buying Japanese used cars instead of new is a good idea

, especially if you want to have a reliable, well-maintained, and fuel-efficient car. While it is easy enough to find the car you want on the internet, there are some details you have to look into before you import cars from Japan. This information can help prepare you for the process of importation.

Import regulations.

Does your country even allow import cars? If it does, what are the vehicle import requirements that you must fulfill? Does the car youre importing fall within the accepted standards? Countries differ in import regulations and vehicle eligibility standards. The most common restrictions have to do with the vehicles age, model, and even assembly, as some vehicles may need to be dismantled partially before being approved for importation. The parts will then be reconstructed upon reaching the new country.

Duties and inspections.

Customs and import duties also differ depending on vehicle age and type. Knowing the duties can also help you when negotiating car prices with a dealer, so you can stay within your budget limit. Also check your states or citys regulations for cars to see if your import car can be allowed on the city streets. Import cars from Japan may need to undergo tests and inspections such as a roadworthiness test, an emission test, and an odometer accuracy inspection.

Vehicle adjustments.

Some import cars may also need to undergo modifications to make sure it is suitable for driving in a different environment. For example, a used SUV originally used only in the city may need to be fitted with new tires if it will be driven along gravel or muddy areas. Cars bound for another country may also need to undergo a thorough cleaning to make sure it does not bring in biological contaminants to another country.

Current market prices.

Avoid being ripped off by finding out how much a certain car goes for in the secondhand market. Compare similar vehicles together with their FOB, CIF, and C&F costs to see which combination would be the best. Market prices of import cars from Japan can be found in listings and sales statistics from auctions and online marketplaces such as tradecarview. You can also find shipping and trucking estimates and schedules online.

Logistics.

Look for a good exporter that can handle the challenging logistics of handling export documentation, getting your car from the dealers stock yard, bringing it to the shipping port, loading in onto a cargo vessel you specified (either on a roll-on, roll-off vessel or a car carrier), getting insurance, making sure it is secure in transit, unloading it from the vessel, having it cleared, paying duties, fulfilling other requirements, and finally delivering the car to you, complete with the original documents. Some logistics services may have local offices that can assist you in meeting other requirements for registration such as emission and compliance testing.

Looking into these details may not sound like fun but it can surely help you plan when you import cars from Japan.

by: Kyoko Nitori

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