Import Cars from Japan: Your Complete, Clear Guide

Vehicle Selection and Pricing

Used car export from Japan remains a top business, with over 1.5 million vehicles shipped to destinations like the UAE, New Zealand, Russia and Kenya each year. Here’s a step-by-step guide to understanding the export process:

Auction Hubs: The process begins at one of Japan’s 140+ auction houses like USS Auction, JU Auction, and TAA, which handle around 150,000 vehicles per week.

Buyers have access to a wide array of options, ranging from compact cars to high-end luxury models.

Auction grading systems ensure transparency. For example, cars graded 4+ are in excellent condition, while Grade R refers to vehicles with accident history.

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Live Bidding

Place your bids with confidence. NexussCars represents you at Japanese auctions, verifying and confirming each bid—so you can buy from anywhere in the world.

Detailed auction sheets provide key insights, such as:

Mileage (majority family cars below 100,000 km)

Exterior and interior conditions

Maintenance history

Real-time auction tools like CIS & JU Navi allow international bidders to monitor and place bids.
A word of caution from Auctions is about the cancellations which can result in heavy penalties.

See Phase 1: How We Bid

Purchase and Payment

Once the bid is successful, buyers finalize the payment, adhering to terms like FOB (Free On Board) or CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight).

Typical costs include:

Purchase fee: ¥50,000 to ¥80,000 per vehicle.

Freight charges: Vary by region, e.g., ¥100,000 for RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping to Asia.

See Phase 2: Payment & Deposit Security

Shipping and Customs

Customs clearance and tax calculations vary but are typically supported by exporters.

Vehicles are loaded into containers or via RoRo ships. For instance:

RoRo is cost-effective for Asia and Africa.

Containers are preferred for smaller cars shipped to Europe or the Americas.

Typical shipping times:

Asia: 2–4 weeks. (After leaving port(s) of Japan

Africa: 4–5 weeks.

Global Delivery Process (Phase 3)

Full-Service Export Support

  • Immediate vehicle verification
  • Expert auction bidding
  • Complete export paperwork
  • Door-to-port shipping
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100% Secure Payments

Processed via Mizuho Bank Japan.
For a complete breakdown of all costs including FOB prices, shipping, insurance, and documentation fees, see our comprehensive pricing page.
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Bank Name: MIZUHO BANK (0001)
Branch: KASHIWA BRANCH (329), JAPAN
SWIFT Code: MHBKJPJT
Account Number: 2270999 (FUTSU)
Currency Accepted: JPY / USD
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