subject: How To Import Cars From Japan [print this page] Getting import cars from Japan is a wise decision. Cars, even previously-owned ones, are in remarkably good condition, have low mileage, and are highly fuel-efficient. Japan-based automotive websites such as tradecarview offer information on over thirty thousand used cars for sale; you can surely find a car to suit your needs. The website also lists down import regulations in each country, as well as information on logistics services for importing used vehicles.
Importing cars from the Land of the Rising Sun can be stress-free; just follow these instructions and youll be driving your import car from Japan in no time. After finding the car you are interested in, negotiating with the seller, and coming to an agreement, you can now request a pro forma invoice. In tradespeak, it is a document stating the sellers commitment to sell the car to you at the specified price and terms. The seller will declare the cars value through the invoice, and the invoice will be used for the next steps. Take note, the pro forma invoice should contain the Vehicle Identification Number or Chassis Number of the car and the agreed-upon payment conditions (price, due date, consignee, etc.).
After verifying that the information and conditions on the pro forma invoice are all correct, you can now place your order. Most online websites like tradecarview.com have an online order form you can fill up to finalize your order. Remember to double-check the data before submission because you wont be able to change the details once the order has been placed. Always ensure that the import cars information is correct. A confirmation page will allow you to make needed changes.
After placing the order, you can now proceed to pay the seller according to the method agreed upon. After completing payment, notify the seller. It would be good if you can attach the transfer receipt as proof of payment. The company will then send you a payment notification. The seller will confirm that the payment has been made and send you the shipping schedule for your car. You will also be sent a bill of lading for your car as well as the cars original documents.
After this, its just a matter of waiting for your car to be shipped. Shipping is another matter entirely; import cars spend a long time traveling from their home port to another. Estimate shipping costs by doing online research and looking at the updated freight costs per destination portrates are subject to change without prior notice, so its best to be prepared. Your car should arrive at its designated port according to schedule as per the sellers shipping arrangement, so you can contact the seller to verify the schedule.
Three to five working days after your car left Japan, the seller will receive the Bill of Lading from the shipping company. The seller is also the one responsible for the cars original documents, which together with the Bill of Lading will be sent to you by a courier service. Make sure to ask the seller for the documents tracking number so you can easily trace your package.
And youre done! Buying pre-owned import cars from Japan and having them sent to you may be problematic for some, but its absolutely easy when you have a reliable service provider.
