How much does it cost to import a car from Japan ?
The total cost will depend on car purchase price, your location, vehicle size, import taxes, clearance costs and compliance procedures.
Your costs will include:
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Car purchase price
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Export agent fee (varies depending on car price – includes inspection, purchase, transport to Port, deregistration procedures, export paperwork and postage of original documents)
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Shipping (roll on / roll off or container)
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Import taxes, Customs, Quarantine and clearance charges
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Transport from the Port
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Compliance procedures for imported cars
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Normal licensing and registration costs

Hi Geoff, all good here, hope you’re well. Thinking of moving up to the next model series, I think its 2005 to 2008. Note the last one was 2003, it had 58,000 kms and is in great condition so you have set the bar high. Please let me know my prospects, thanks.