Japanese importing process

How do I
pick a car?

Email us Here

Have a look at auction

Live help

Have a look at auction

Personal car finder

How do I
choose and
order?

1.Let us help you

Use our live
help and be guided
throughout

2. Use the auction
Estimate

Pick your car
and we will
inspect it
then you decide

3. I know what I
want

Use the online order form
and place a request

Pay your deposit and start bidding

Wait for one of our staff to call and tell you if we had success

Please email us with any special requests

Payment

We will invoice you.

Payment needs to be sent within
48 hours of invoicing

Please refer to our terms and conditions

We will contact you when the funds
have arrived

Please email us with any special requests

Shipment
&
Documents

1.Bookings

2. We will use either
container or ro/ro

3 Documents

Shipping will be organised by www.autotraderimports.com Please wait for us to advise you of Depature and ETA.
Please note that shipping companies operate on a first come
first served basis.

This is an extremely important document which signifies
the ownership of the vehicle. You will not be able to
collect your car without this document.

Bill of Lading.

Export Certificate.

Customs require this as it contains all the important
information about your new car. This can be faxed
ealier if requiered.

Depending on your location we will use either method

Documents will be couriered only once the vessel is uderway,
as this is standard practice for all export companies.

Invoice.

Vital proof of what you paid for your car.

4. Insurance

Yes we can organise insurance for you

Insurance is a one time payment of 20.00 US and
can be added to your invoice. Click this link if you
want insurance added.

Customs
documents

1. Which one?

We are more than happy to reccomend
or just look in the local directory

Please email us with any special requests

2. What Documents
do I need?

Take everything described above and
anything else that may help

3. Important info

Please take into account!

Local taxes.
Inland transportation.
Compliance (some countries )
Storage.
Wharf fees.
Any hidden charges.

Customs
clearance

1.Final notice

Your car has nearly arrived

Your customs agent will contact you and inform you
of when it all is going to happen. Please contact
him or her at least 1 week prior.
This is all subject to change.

2. Pay the money

Pay the required amount to your customs agent

3. Prepare for
collection

Either prepare to collect the car yourself or have a transport comany do it for you!

Drive
your new
car!

Well done, You have your car! Please remember!

Your new car may not have been driven for quite some time so please dont go to hard.
Please replace all fluids asap and any other vital items that require attention.
You should have recieved photos from us so please compare them againts
your cars condition and ensure that the car has not been damaged in shipping. Enjoy your new car!