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Import rules
- how to bring a car from Japan

Importing cars from Japan is a multi-step process. Before the dream vehicle goes to the new owner, it is worth going through all the stages together with us. We have prepared a point for you the process of importing a car from Japan with a list of the most important stages. We know that Cars from Japan will allow us to meet even the most exorbitant expectations of our customers and help to realize the dream of a car not only beautiful, but also reliable.

Mercedes G63 AMG

Car from Japan - vehicle selection

Choosing a car is the first and most important stage of importing cars from Japan. During this stage, we collect detailed information about your expectations and preferences in order to match the ideal car model to your needs. Whether you choose Mercedes from Japan, classic cars from Japan or other used cars from Japan, we take care of every detail. Cars differ from each other in equipment, so we select them individually to the needs of the customer. During this stage, you specify your preferences regarding the engine version, mileage or condition of the vehicle. This information is necessary during the process of importing cars from Japan.

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Cars from Japan - search for a car

After the interview, we proceed to the search for cars that best fit your requirements. During the search process, we make sure that the cars meet the criteria you care about the most. After searching for the ideal models, we present you with proposals for specific cars from Japan for purchase and import.

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Vehicle Bidding

The cost of importing a car from Japan includes the final price of the vehicle. If any of the offers presented arouses your interest, we proceed to the next stage, which is the bidding of the car. We check your vehicle in detail and provide you with a calculation of all costs related to the import of cars from Japan. Then we jointly determine the amount to which we will bid the car.

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Import of cars from Japan - contract and deposit

A. After signing the contract you agree to make a deposit to our account in the amount of not less than 10% of the estimated bid amount. In the event that you lose the auction or cancel your search for a car, this deposit will be returned to your account within 2 working days. This deposit may also remain with us for subsequent bidding, if you wish.

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Importing cars from Japan - costs. Payment for the auctioned vehicle

If we manage to auction your dream car for you, you are obliged to pay full payment for the costs incurred in Japan. The deposit must be made directly to the broker's account indicated in the settlement, within 2 working days of winning the auction. This is a necessary condition to avoid additional charges.

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Importing a car from Japan

After posting cash in Japan, we pick up the vehicle from the auction house and transport it to the nearest port. Additional pictures of the car will be taken for you. After that, the vehicle will be loaded on board the ship sailing to Rotterdam or Bremerhaven (we will inform you about the update of the vehicle status by email).

Important! The waiting time for the delivery of the car is about 3 months.

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Car import Japan - car customs clearance

Talking about the cost of importing a car from Japan you should also remember about customs fees. After crossing the sea road, the car goes to the customs agency, where it is once again photographed. The car goes through the clearance process there. After the completion of the customs procedure, you must pay the costs, which are calculated by the customs agency. In addition, customs duty and VAT must be accounted for. The transfer must be made directly to the account of the customs agency.

Important! Vintage and collector cars (over 30 years old) are duty-free and the VAT rate is 8% in Poland, 9% in the Netherlands and 7% in Germany.

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How to bring a car from Japan - vehicle collection

The expected vehicle is delivered directly to the place specified by you in Poland. Transporting a car from Japan is also an indication of the appropriate place of delivery of the car. The state indicates in advance the place of unloading of the car, the one that will guarantee the trouble-free access of the driver. The unloading of the vehicle is on the customer's side. Payment for the transport of the car to Poland is settled in cash upon receipt.

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Car import Japan - sending documents

Once the vehicle is delivered to you, we settle our commission on the deposit previously paid and issue an invoice for our service. A complete set of documents is sent to you by courier, and you can already enjoy the purchased car at this time.

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Vehicle registration

The final stage of importing a car from Japan is the registration of the vehicle. You will receive from us a set of required documents, which include: deed of ownership of the vehicle, purchase invoice from Japan, customs clearance documents confirming payment of duty and VAT due. In order to register a vehicle, the documents received must be accompanied by translations and confirmation of excise duty. This is the last stage of importing a car from Japan, and you can enjoy driving your dream car.

Important! Vintage and collector cars (over 30 years old) are exempt from excise tax.

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Porsche 911

Importing cars from Japan -
Don't delay
your purchase!

Every day, new auctions of cars from Japan appear at Japanese auctions. Don't let the opportunity for your dream purchase pass you by. Contact us by phone or use the contact form.

Nissan Skyline R34

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