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Importing Cars from Japan to Australia
Waavv simplifies the process with a comprehensive, fixed-price service that handles everything from start to finish, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
To legally bring a vehicle into Australia, it’s necessary to secure authorization under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) regulations, specifically a Single Road Vehicle Approval. The majority of vehicles are eligible for importation via the Register of Approved Vehicles, a catalog detailing all vehicles compliant with the RVS rules, thus deemed fit for the Australian market.
Eligible applicants for this approval under RVS regulations include:
- Vehicle collectors interested in importing unique or historical vehicles.
- Individuals relocating to Australia who wish to import their personal vehicles.
- Businesses importing vehicles for specific purposes, such as special utility vehicles.
It’s important to note that an application for approval is required regardless of whether the vehicle will be used on public roads. This includes vehicles intended for display, racing, testing, or those being reimported after previous approval in Australia.
The initial step for vehicle importation involves submitting a digital application via the ROVER portal. The review and processing of this submission can take up to 60 days.
Japan To Australia Vehicle Rates
Australia allows the importation of used vehicles from Japan, as long as they are right-hand drive. Used vehicles from Japan can be brought into Australia through various entry points, including the ports of Darwin, Fremantle, Melbourne, and Sydney. Customers can choose to ship their vehicles using container shipping methods.
Eligible cargo: Standard passenger vehicles that are drivable and no larger than 20m3. Hybrid vehicles are accepted on all lines.
Rates are valid as of the 01st April 2024 (B/L date) and until further notice; all rates in AUD.
from Osaka, Nagoya, and Yokohama only
Height limit for shipments on ARMACUP is 195 cms
from Osaka [Senboku], Nagoya and Yokohama only
from Osaka, Nagoya, and Yokohama only
from Nagoya and Yokohama only
| Shipping Line | Size | Brisbane | Port Kembla | Melbourne | Adelaide | Fremantle |
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Vehicle over 2 metre height will be classified as oversize on NYK
from Kobe, Nagoya, and Yokohama only
| Shipping Line | Size | Brisbane | Port Kembla | Melbourne | Adelaide | Fremantle |
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Oversize vehicles
| Shipping Line | Size | Brisbane | Port Kembla | Melbourne | Adelaide | Fremantle |
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Based on the costs levied by each Port
Vehicle storage rates
| Delivery cost for vehicles up to 20 m3 in size from arrival port to delivered | |
|---|---|
All plus 10% GST
Eastbound Shipping Service Update
Westbound Shipping Service Update
| Vessel | Fremantle | Adelaide | Melbourne | Port Kembla | Brisbane |
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Rate Card Inclusions and Exclusions
| Not Included |
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Note that where DAFF-directed biosecurity cleaning is required at the Australian Port, additional charges will apply to vehicles. This is in addition to the Quarantine pre-cleaning charge in Japan.
Import Rules, Regulations, Policies & Procedures To Import Japan Used Cars In Australia
Check all the key points related to import rules, regulations, policies, documentations, duties and taxes, inspections, restrictions, shipping ports, etc. which you should keep in mind while importing Used Cars from Japan to Australia
At WAAVV, we take pride in offering a full spectrum of services that encompass every step of the import process. With our expertise and meticulous attention to detail, you can rely on us to manage your vehicle shipping and logistics requirements with the highest level of professionalism and care.
