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Japanese used cars for export to South Africa

Ask for any car's price and we send the full landed cost at covering the vehicle, ocean freight, marine insurance and any inspection South Africa requires. We also ship to Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, with the shipping quoted on request.

Available to import
16619
Transit
33 to 45 days

Import age limit

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

Pre-shipment inspection

Not required for South Africa, so there is no inspection fee in your landed cost.

Shipping

RoRo or container shipping to Durban, typically 38 days. We can quote both, so you can compare the full cost.

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Importing a car from Japan to South Africa: common questions

How much does it cost to import a car from Japan to South Africa?
We quote the landed (CIF) cost at South Africa: 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 South Africa are not included: South Africa's customs authority sets them, and your clearing agent pays them at the port.
How long does shipping from Japan to South Africa take?
About 38 days at sea from Japan to Durban (33 to 45 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 South Africa?
We know of no import age limit for South Africa, 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 South Africa need a pre-shipment inspection?
Not for cars landed at Durban, 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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