How to import a car from Japan Car Imports to Myanmar
How to import a car from Japan to Myanmar (Yangon)?
Myanmar’s 2025 policy tightened permissible model years for non-commercial import permits: a Ministry of Commerce notification (2024/Dec) set strict allowed model years for passenger vehicle import permits in 2025 (in many cases only very recent model years are permitted), and the rules tend to favor LHD vehicles — 2025 policy requires mostly LHD for passenger cars; some categories of commercial vehicles and CKD/SKD have different rules and temporary reliefs. Customs duty/VAT regimes are complex and have seen recent temporary reductions for SKD/CKD and other selective reliefs (check Notification No.100/2024 and later MOPF notices). For planning we used a Ro-Ro USD 50/m³ ×16 = USD 800; insurance USD 76.10; CIF = USD 15,296.10. Important: Myanmar’s 2025 rules may block older RHD passenger cars — official notifications indicate very tight model-year limits and a leaning toward LHD for non-commercial passenger vehicles. Before you send a 2018 RHD van, obtain the current Ministry of Commerce import permit rules and written pre-clearance from a Myanmar freight agent.
Export Statistics from Japan to Myanmar
In 2025, Japan exported 3,127 used vehicles to Myanmar, marking a sharp decline of 86.2% compared to 2024’s total of 10,919 units. Monthly breakdown:
| Month | Units Imported |
| January | 1,009 |
| February | 1,105 |
| March | 851 |
| April | 93 |
| May | 69 |
| June–Dec | 0 |
This drop is attributed to currency instability, left-hand drive mandates, and rising inspection fees, which have made imports more expensive and logistically complex.
Popular categories:
- Compact hatchbacks and sedans
- SUVs and crossovers
- Kei trucks and microvans
- Hybrid models (Toyota Aqua, Prius, Nissan Note e-Power)
📈 2025 Import Trends for Japanese Vehicles in Myanmar
Myanmar’s vehicle import landscape is shaped by evolving regulations and shifting consumer preferences:
- Model Year Restrictions:
- Private vehicles: 2024–2025 only
- Commercial vehicles: 2021–2025
- Fire trucks, ambulances, machinery: 2016 or newer
- Left-hand drive only (right-hand drive vehicles are banned)
- No mandatory pre-shipment inspection, but JEVIC or SSMO certification is recommended
- EV imports are rising, with 6,166 passenger EVs registered by end of 2024
- Parallel imports dominate the EV segment, with brands like Toyota bZ4X entering via unofficial channels
Taxation (based on CIF value):
| Engine Capacity | Custom Duty | Commercial Tax | Road Registration |
| ≤1350cc | 30% | 25% | 50% |
| 1351–2000cc | 40% | 25% | 80% |
| 2001–5000cc | 40% | 25% | 100% |
| ≥5001cc | 40% | 25% | 120% |
Port of entry: Yangon
Transit time: 3–5 weeks via container or RoRo
🧾 Clearing & Forwarding Agents in Myanmar
Reliable agencies supporting Japanese vehicle imports:
| Agency Name | Location | Services |
| Rhenus Myanmar | Yangon | Customs clearance, diplomatic cargo, compliance audits |
| N-Box Logistics | Yangon | Import/export licensing, HS code verification, fumigation |
| Shwe Kyin Dragon Forwarding | Kyauktada | Vehicle clearing, port coordination |
| Golden King Customs Services | Botataung | Import documentation, bonded warehousing |
These agencies assist with customs paperwork, import permits, and final delivery across Myanmar.
CIF estimate: USD 15,296.10
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