Import to Tanzania – Japan-Side Inspection Included
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🚢 Transit Time: Yokohama → Dar es Salaam (2026‑accurate)
Realistic operational range
| Stage | Time Estimate |
|---|---|
| Sea voyage (Yokohama → Dar) | 33–40 days |
| Port clearance (Dar es Salaam) | 3–6 days |
| Total practical time | 36–46 days |
Sea Transit (RORO / Container)
- Estimated transit time: ≈ 33.8 days (Yokohama → Dar es Salaam, 1 transshipment)
Why Source Directly from Japan?
In Tanzania, a vehicle is more than transportation—it is a critical investment. Local buyers prioritize two factors: mechanical resilience and high resale value. Japanese vehicles remain the gold standard because they are engineered to withstand demanding road conditions for decades while maintaining low maintenance costs.
By choosing to source directly from Japanese auctions rather than buying local stock, you ensure:
Superior Quality Control: Access to non-smoking, pet-free units that have been strictly maintained.
Wholesale Value: By utilizing our “Buy-On-Demand” model, you avoid the heavy markups of local yards and secure the best possible ROI for your future resale.
Verified Integrity: Every vehicle we source undergoes a multi-point inspection to ensure it is safe for your family and your finances.
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Duty & Tax Breakdown
Dumping Fee
Applicable to vehicles older than 10 years
Import Duty
25%
VAT
18%
Excise Duty
Varies by engine size (0% – 10% – 25%)
Railway Levy
1.5%
Understanding the “10-Year Rule” & Dumping Fees
For 2025, the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) continues to enforce strict age restrictions. While you can import vehicles older than 10 years, they are subject to a high ‘Dumping Fee.’ We highly recommend importing vehicles manufactured between 2015 and 2022 to maximize value for money and ensure lower port clearance costs.
Vehicles over 10 years old: 30% excise duty (commonly referred to as the dumping fee)
Vehicles under 5 years old: 0% excise duty
JAAI Inspection is Non-Negotiable
Before your car leaves Japan, it must undergo a JAAI (Japan Auto Appraisal Institute) inspection. Importing a car without this certificate results in heavy fines at the Dar es Salaam port. At Nexuss Cars, we handle this process for you, ensuring your vehicle is certified roadworthy before it ever touches the ship.
⚠️ IMPORTANT CONDITIONS:
Our vehicle services are strictly limited to logistics within Japan and ocean shipping to your destination port.
- Japan-Side Only: We manage inland transportation inside Japan, handle required inspections (JEVIC/JAAI), and arrange the export shipping.
- Port Delivery Only: We only ship the vehicle to your destination sea port. We do NOT offer door-to-door delivery to your home.
- Local Clearing Agents: Port clearing is the buyer’s responsibility. If an official agent is active at your specific port, we will assist you; otherwise, you must hire your own local agent.
- Your Responsibility: Customs clearance, port duties, local taxes, and domestic transport are the buyer’s sole responsibility unless covered by a local agent.
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