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Japanese used cars for export to New Zealand

Ask for any car's price and we send the full landed cost at covering the vehicle, ocean freight, marine insurance and any inspection New Zealand requires. We also ship to Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Nelson, Tauranga, Napier, with the shipping quoted on request.

Available to import
16632
Transit
13 to 25 days

Import age limit

New Zealand has no import age restriction, so any unit in our stock can be shipped to you.

Pre-shipment inspection

Not required for New Zealand, so there is no inspection fee in your landed cost.

Shipping

RoRo or container shipping to Auckland, typically 18 days. We can quote both, so you can compare the full cost.

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Importing a car from Japan to New Zealand: common questions

How much does it cost to import a car from Japan to New Zealand?
We quote the landed (CIF) cost at New Zealand: the car's FOB price in Japan, ocean freight to the port, marine insurance (1.5% of the FOB price, at least $45), in one figure. Ask for any car's price on WhatsApp and we send it. Import duty, taxes and port charges in New Zealand are not included: New Zealand's customs authority sets them, and your clearing agent pays them at the port.
How long does shipping from Japan to New Zealand take?
About 18 days at sea from Japan to Auckland (13 to 25 days, depending on the vessel and the sailing). Allow one to three weeks before departure for inspection and booking space on a vessel.
Is there an age limit on cars imported to New Zealand?
We know of no import age limit for New Zealand, so every car in our stock is listed here. Import rules change and have exceptions: check with your local authority before you pay a deposit. We will tell you what we know, but the ruling is theirs.
Do cars for New Zealand need a pre-shipment inspection?
Not for cars landed at Auckland, so there is no inspection fee in the landed price.

More on payment, documents and what happens after the sale in the buyer FAQ.

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