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Import costs

Import a car from Japan to South Africa

On top of the winning bid, in South African rand. Try a bid below.

  • Hammer priceZAR 330,000
  • Autoselecta feeOnly payable if you win.ZAR 43,864
  • Auction feeZAR 18,160
  • Estimated import duty25% of the carZAR 87,048
  • Estimated VAT15% of the car and the dutyZAR 65,270
Total before shippingZAR 544,352

Shipping to South Africa is quoted for your nearest port. Shipping is quoted for your port. Duty is up to 25%. Used cars need an import permit from ITAC, rarely given for private imports.

Deposit to bid
ZAR 43,864
Balance if you win
ZAR 500,488

Shown in South African rand at today’s rate (¥1,000 = ZAR 104.80, European Central Bank).

  • Auction fee: 5.5% of the winning bid
  • Our fee, only if you win: ZAR 32,898 if the winning bid is under about ZAR 220,000ZAR 43,864 up to about ZAR 2,200,000ZAR 65,796 above that
  • Shipping: Quoted for your nearest port in South Africa
  • Import duty: 25%
  • VAT: 15%
  • Import rules: Set by your country: its duty, tax and any limits on age or right-hand drive are below

Duty is up to 25%. Used cars need an import permit from ITAC, rarely given for private imports.

Importing to South Africa: questions answered

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

On top of the winning bid: the auction fee (5.5%), our fee if you win, shipping quoted for your nearest port, 25% import duty and 15% VAT. Duty is up to 25%. Used cars need an import permit from ITAC, rarely given for private imports. The calculator on this page adds it up for any winning bid.

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

25% of the car's value before shipping.

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

There is no minimum age: South Africa takes cars from Japan of any age, as long as the car passes South Africa's own registration checks.

How many cars from Japanese auctions can I import to South Africa?

28,723 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 South Africa?

Choose a car, set the most you want to pay and pay your deposit: ZAR 43,864 for a maximum bid up to ZAR 657,960, 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 South Africa.

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