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📊 Realistic Transit Time Table: United Kingdom
Yokohama → Major UK Ports
| Port of Discharge | RORO (Sea Transit) | Container (Sea Transit) | Notes |
| Southampton / Bristol | 30–42 Days | 35–48 Days | Most frequent RORO routes; often direct or via Singapore. |
| Liverpool / Tilbury | 35–45 Days | 40–55 Days | Popular for Northern England and London-based buyers. |
| Newcastle / Grimsby | 38–50 Days | 45–60 Days | Serves the North East; may involve an extra stop in Europe. |
| Customs & Port Release | 5–10 Days | 7–14 Days | Time for HMRC “NOVA” notification and VAT/Duty payment. |
| Total to Port Border | ~35–52 Days | ~42–65 Days | NEXUSSCARS service ends at Port Release. |
🛳️ Shipping Mode Comparison for the UK
| Feature | RORO (Recommended) | Container (Secure) |
| Frequency | 2–3 sailings per month from Yokohama. | Weekly departures via major global lines. |
| Cost | Most economical for single cars. | Higher cost; better for luxury/classics. |
| Speed | Fastest discharge; driven off the ramp. | Slower; requires crane & “unstuffing.” |
| Documentation | Original Export Cert + Bill of Lading. | Same + Packing List for any parts inside. |
Age Relaxation for Imports: The 10-Year Rule Simplified
Think you can’t import a car older than 10 years into the UK? Good news: that common guideline isn’t the final word. For classic and specialist vehicles, the process actually becomes more straightforward once a car passes its 10th birthday.
While vehicles under 10 years must undergo stringent Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) testing, cars over 10 years old benefit from a simplified registration process. The DVLA focuses on verifying the vehicle’s identity and basic roadworthiness rather than enforcing modern type-approval standards. Emissions testing, for example, defaults to the standards in place when the car was built, not today’s requirements.
This makes importing cherished Japanese models from the 1990s and early 2000s—the golden era of JDM legends—a perfectly viable and well-trodden path. Your 20-year-old classic isn’t restricted; it’s welcomed under a more practical set of rules designed for historic and enthusiast vehicles.
Ready to bring your Japanese classic home? The journey is simpler than you might think.
Standard Petrol/Gasoline Vehicle Duty Rates
| Vehicle Value (CIF) | Import Duty Rate |
| Car Value below £19,250 or less | 0% (Duty reduced for small engine vehicles) |
| Used Car Vehicle £19,251 to £43,000 | 10% |
| Used Car Vehicle £43,001 to £65,000 | 18% |
| Used Car Vehicle £65,001 or more | 20% |
