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Japanese used cars for export to United Kingdom

Ask for any car's price and we send the full landed cost at covering the vehicle, ocean freight, marine insurance and any inspection United Kingdom requires. We also ship to Southampton, Bristol (Portbury), Liverpool, Tilbury, with the shipping quoted on request.

Available to import
16632
Transit
40 to 52 days

Import age limit

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

Pre-shipment inspection

Not required for United Kingdom, so there is no inspection fee in your landed cost.

Shipping

RoRo or container shipping to Southampton, typically 45 days. We can quote both, so you can compare the full cost.

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Importing a car from Japan to United Kingdom: common questions

How much does it cost to import a car from Japan to United Kingdom?
We quote the landed (CIF) cost at United Kingdom: 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 United Kingdom are not included: United Kingdom's customs authority sets them, and your clearing agent pays them at the port.
How long does shipping from Japan to United Kingdom take?
About 45 days at sea from Japan to Southampton (40 to 52 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 United Kingdom?
We know of no import age limit for United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom need a pre-shipment inspection?
Not for cars landed at Southampton, 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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