Car Shipping To Japan

Documents Required

• Original passport
• Vehicle registration
• Application of duty exemption on automobiles
• Proof of ownership for more than 1 year
• Original bill of lading
• Sales receipt / purchase receipt
• Insurance certificate
• Original Customs declaration form C-5360
• KANGI form

Specific Information

• Automobiles, boats, and other vehicles may be included in household goods shipments, provided that the owner of the goods has owned the vehicle for more than 1 year prior to import from the origin country.
• Automobiles and other vehicles may be imported temporarily free of duty and tax if they will be re-exported.
• Automobiles must comply with Japanese exhaust emission control and safety regulations.
  • A test of emission control and safety regulations will be given (SHAKEN).
• Modifications can be quite expensive for an imported car to be examined and registered.
• KANGI forms can be obtained by the Foreign Ministry in Japan.