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Import costs

Import a car from Japan to Australia

On top of the winning bid, in Australian dollars. Try a bid below.

  • Hammer priceA$28,000
  • Autoselecta feeOnly payable if you win.A$3,797
  • Auction feeA$1,540
  • Estimated import duty5% of the carA$1,477
  • Estimated GST10% of the car and the dutyA$3,102
Total before shippingA$37,915

Shipping to Australia is quoted for your nearest port. Shipping is quoted for your port. GST is charged on shipping too. Luxury Car Tax, 33% of the value above A$80,809, can apply on dearer cars, and your state’s stamp duty on registration.

Deposit to bid
A$3,797
Balance if you win
A$34,118

Shown in Australian dollars at today’s rate (¥1,000 = A$9.06, European Central Bank).

  • Auction fee: 5.5% of the winning bid
  • Our fee, only if you win: A$2,847 if the winning bid is under about A$19,000A$3,797 up to about A$190,000A$5,695 above that
  • Shipping: Quoted for your nearest port in Australia
  • Import duty: 5%
  • GST: 10%
  • Age rule: 25 years or older from the month it was built (concessional RAV entry)
  • Approval: Import approval must be granted before the car ships; allow about 30 working days

GST is charged on shipping too. Luxury Car Tax, 33% of the value above A$80,809, can apply on dearer cars, and your state’s stamp duty on registration.

Importing to Australia: questions answered

How much does it cost to import a car from Japan to Australia?

On top of the winning bid: the auction fee (5.5%), our fee if you win, shipping quoted for your nearest port, 5% import duty and 10% GST. GST is charged on shipping too. Luxury Car Tax, 33% of the value above A$80,809, can apply on dearer cars, and your state’s stamp duty on registration. The calculator on this page adds it up for any winning bid.

What is the import duty on a car from Japan to Australia?

5% of the car's value before shipping.

How old does a car from Japan need to be to import to Australia?

We import cars to Australia once they are 25 years old (built in 2001 or earlier): the age at which Australia accepts a car not built to its own standards. Our listings for Australia show only the cars old enough.

How many cars from Japanese auctions can I import to Australia?

895 at auction in Japan now, each with its auction sheet translated and the landed cost worked out before you bid. New cars are listed every day.

How do I buy a car from a Japanese auction from Australia?

Choose a car, set the most you want to pay and pay your deposit: A$3,797 for a maximum bid up to A$56,949, held on your card and only taken if you win, or 10% of your maximum above that. On auction day we bid for you; if you win, we pay the auction in Japan and handle export and shipping to Australia.

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