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Quick reference estimate of port-to-port ocean freight from Japan, based on current market averages for RoRo and container services. Customs duty, inland trucking and insurance are not included.

Estimate only, not a binding quote

Departure port (Japan)

Destination port

Import type / scheme

Private individual importing for own use. Full taxes unless local scheme applies.

Cargo type

Shipping service

Engine / drivetrain

Vehicle / cargo value (FOB USD)

Used for CIF & insurance

Vehicle age (years)

Age depreciation: 55% off customs value

Display currency

Port storage days (after free days)

~$18/day demurrage estimate

Marine insurance (~1.75%)Pre-ship inspection (JEVIC/JAAI)

First plates / numbersInland delivery from dest. port

Full cost breakdown · USD

Japan side

Vehicle FOB value$8,000
Export deregistration + chassis cert$180
Inland delivery to Japanese port$90
Pre-ship inspection (JEVIC/JAAI)$220

Ocean shipping

Ocean freight (port → port)$1,450
BAF / CAF fuel & currency surcharge$87
Marine insurance (~1.75%)$165
Destination handling & THC (~12%)$174

Customs valuation

Age depreciation (-55%)–$4,400
Depreciated customs value$3,600
CIF (customs base)$5,215

Duties & taxes (Kenya)

Customs duty (35%)$1,825
Excise (25%)$1,760
VAT / GST (16%)$1,408
IDF (Import Declaration Fee, 3.5% CIF)$183
RDL (Railway Dev. Levy, 2% CIF)$104

Local clearance & registration

Clearing agent / broker$350
First registration / number plate$220
Post-arrival inspection (RTA / KEBS / TÜV)$120

Taxes & duties subtotal$5,281

Local fees subtotal$690

KRA assesses duty on CRSP, not invoice. IDF 3.5% + RDL 2% added below.

Estimated landed cost (CIF)

$15,193 – $18,297

USD · All-in, plated and on the road

Yokohama → Mombasa, Kenya

Sedan / Hatchback (< 5 m³)

RoRo (Roll-on / Roll-off)

Petrol 1500–2000cc

Scheme: Personal use

Transit: ~28 days

CIF$5,215

Duties + taxes$5,281

Local fees$690

Live carrier rates fluctuate weekly. Email info@irnippon.com for the binding rate valid for your booking.

What's included / excluded

Included in estimate

Vehicle FOB value (your input)
Japan-side: export deregistration, chassis cert, inland to port, JEVIC/JAAI inspection
Ocean freight, BAF/CAF surcharges, destination handling & THC
Marine insurance (optional)
Age-depreciated customs valuation (CIF basis)
Customs duty + excise + VAT/GST per country & engine class
Country-specific levies (IDF, RDL, ETLS, ARF, COE, ECOWAS, CISS, income-tax advance)
Clearing agent, scheme processing, first registration, post-arrival inspection
Port storage / demurrage and inland trucking (optional)
Import-type modifiers: returnee/TOR, gift, diplomat, classic, disabled scheme, fleet, NGO, government

Not included

Insurance once registered locally (motor third-party / comprehensive)
Number-plate auction premiums (UAE / Singapore custom plates)
Modifications required for compliance (left-hand conversion, speed limiter, catalytic converter)
Bank wire fees and letter-of-credit charges
Penalty surcharges for over-age vehicles (Ghana, Kenya age-cap rules)
VAT on the agent's own service invoice (where applicable)

Disclaimer: All figures are reference estimates derived from public tariff schedules, recent customer clearances and current carrier rate cards. Actual duty is assessed by the destination customs authority and may use government reference values (e.g. Kenya CRSP, Pakistan FBR fixed-duty tables) rather than your invoice. Currency rates fluctuate. Always request an official quotation before booking.

Reference · 関税ガイド

Import duty & tax guide by country & vehicle type

Used-vehicle import duties, VAT/GST and age limits collected from each country's customs authority for 2026. Filter by vehicle type to see category-specific rates, kei cars, SUVs, EVs, trucks and machinery all attract different bands. Always confirm with a local clearing agent before booking.

Vehicle type

Country	Region	Import duty	VAT / Tax	Age limit	Notes
🇰🇪Kenya	East Africa	25%	16% + IDF 3.5% + RDL 2%	≤ 8 years	Excise 20–35% by engine cc. RHD only. Mandatory JEVIC inspection.
🇹🇿Tanzania	East Africa	25%	18% + Excise 0–30%	No limit (penalty after 10y)	Excise scales with cc. Over 10y adds 25% surcharge.
🇺🇬Uganda	East Africa	25%	18% + Env. levy 35–50%	≤ 15 years	Environmental levy from 8y. RHD only.
🇷🇼Rwanda	East Africa	25%	18%	≤ 10 years	Withholding tax 5%. RHD only.
🇲🇿Mozambique	East Africa	20%	17% + ICE 15–60%	≤ 5 years (passenger)	Excise (ICE) by engine size and CO₂.
🇿🇦South Africa	South Africa	25%	15% + Ad valorem 0.75–30%	Used import banned	Used imports restricted to returning residents, diplomats, classics ≥40y.
🇳🇦Namibia	South Africa	25%	15%	≤ 12 years	ENV levy 0.5% on CIF.
🇿🇲Zambia	South Africa	25%	16% + Excise 20–30% + Carbon	≤ 5y preferred	Surtax 5% if >5y. Carbon tax 50–200 USD by cc.
🇿🇼Zimbabwe	South Africa	25–40%	15% + Surtax 25% (>5y)	No limit	Duty depends on category, commercial lower.
🇧🇼Botswana	South Africa	25%	14%	No limit	Heavy luxury surcharge over 1500cc.
🇲🇼Malawi	South Africa	25%	16.5% + Excise 5–110%	≤ 8 years	Excise on engine cc, sharp jump above 3000cc.
🇳🇬Nigeria	West Africa	35%	7.5% + Levy 35%	≤ 12 years	Effective rate ≈ 70% on CIF. LHD only.
🇬🇭Ghana	West Africa	5–20%	15% + NHIL 2.5% + GETFL 2.5%	≤ 10 years	Penalty up to 50% for vehicles >10y.
🇨🇮Ivory Coast	West Africa	20%	18%	≤ 7 years (passenger)	Stricter for SUVs (≤5y).
🇸🇳Senegal	West Africa	20%	18%	≤ 8 years	Plus statistical & solidarity levies ~3%.
🇨🇩DR Congo	West Africa	20%	16%	No limit	OCC/OGEFREM fees apply at port.
🇦🇪UAE	Middle East	5%	5% VAT	No limit (GCC spec preferred)	GCC spec preferred; non-GCC may need conversion.
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Middle East	5%	15% VAT	≤ 5 years	SASO conformity certificate required. LHD only.
🇴🇲Oman	Middle East	5%	5% VAT	≤ 8 years	GCC spec recommended.
🇶🇦Qatar	Middle East	5%	—	≤ 5 years	No VAT yet. GCC spec preferred.
🇧🇭Bahrain	Middle East	5%	10% VAT	No limit	GCC unified tariff.
🇰🇼Kuwait	Middle East	5%	—	≤ 5 years	PAI certificate required.
🇯🇴Jordan	Middle East	0–40%	16% GST + Special tax 12–81%	≤ 5 years (≤3y petrol)	Hybrid & EV heavily favoured (low special tax).
🇮🇶Iraq	Middle East	15%	—	≤ 5 years	Reconstruction levy may apply.
🇵🇰Pakistan	South Asia	50–100%+	18% GST + WHT + FED	≤ 3y car / ≤ 5y 4x4 / ≤ 10y heavy	Personal baggage / TR / gift schemes; commercial import via auction tightly regulated.
🇧🇩Bangladesh	South Asia	25%	15% + SD 20–500%	≤ 5 years	Supplementary duty massive on >2000cc.
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	South Asia	Variable	18% + Luxury tax	Used import currently suspended	Check before booking, policy changes annually.
🇲🇲Myanmar	SE Asia	30%	5% commercial tax + SGT	≤ 3 years	LHD only; strict Yangon Port permits.
🇵🇭Philippines	SE Asia	30%	12% VAT + Excise 4–50%	Used import banned (with exceptions)	Returning residents / Subic Freeport / classic >30y.
🇳🇿New Zealand	Oceania	0%	15% GST	No limit (frontal impact std)	Vehicle must meet NZ frontal impact + emissions.
🇦🇺Australia	Oceania	5%	10% GST + 33% LCT over threshold	≤ 25y RAWS / pre-1989 otherwise	Strict SEVS/RAWS approval per model.
🇫🇯Fiji	Pacific	32%	9% VAT + Excise 5–32%	≤ 5y petrol / ≤ 8y diesel	Hybrid concessions apply.
🇯🇲Jamaica	Caribbean	20%	15% GCT + Excise 16.5% + SCT	≤ 5y car / ≤ 6y SUV	Effective rate often 75–110%.
🇹🇹Trinidad & Tobago	Caribbean	20–30%	12.5% VAT + MVT	≤ 4 years	Hybrid/EV concessionary rates.
🇬🇾Guyana	Caribbean	45%	14% + Excise 0–110%	≤ 8 years	Excise depends sharply on engine cc.
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Europe	10%	20% VAT	No limit	IVA test if >10y not required; classics (>30y) reduced rates.
🇩🇪Germany	Europe	10%	19% VAT	No limit	TÜV inspection required for registration.
🇳🇱Netherlands	Europe	10%	21% VAT + BPM	No limit	BPM tax based on CO₂, significant for newer cars.
🇮🇪Ireland	Europe	10%	23% VAT + VRT 7–41%	No limit	VRT depends on CO₂ + NOx.
🇺🇸United States	Americas	2.5% car / 25% truck	State sales tax 0–10%	≥ 25 years (RHD)	EPA & DOT exemption only for vehicles ≥25y.
🇨🇦Canada	Americas	6.1%	5% GST + provincial PST/HST	≥ 15 years	RIV inspection. ≥15y exempt from federal MVSA.
🇨🇱Chile	Americas	6%	19% IVA	Zona Franca (Iquique) only	Outside free zones used imports restricted.

These figures are best-effort references for 2026 and not binding. Duty structures vary by engine displacement, fuel type, vehicle category and trade agreement (EPA, AfCFTA, GCC). Always confirm with your local customs broker before placing a bid. IR Nippon can introduce trusted clearing agents in every destination listed.