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Export Guide5 min read2026-09-28

Complete 5-Step Japanese Car Export & Shipping Guide

Step-by-step walkthrough of sourcing, bidding, inspection certificates, ocean shipping, and receiving your Japanese car at your local port.

Sourcing a car directly from Japan offers complete transparency, better vehicle conditions, and lower costs compared to local dealerships.

Step 1Vehicle Sourcing & Auction Bidding

Browse our stock or select vehicles from live Japanese auctions (100,000+ weekly).

Step 2Deposit & Inspection Sheet Translation

Confirm your budget, review physical yard inspections and translated auction sheets.

Step 3CIF Invoice & Payment

Secure your vehicle with transparent Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) invoicing.

Step 4Pre-Shipment Inspection & Export Certificates

Complete mandatory EAA, JEVIC, QISJ, or INTERTEK roadworthiness testing.

Step 5Vessel Loading & Port Delivery

Track your shipment stage-by-stage in our Customer Portal until delivery at your destination port.

Ready to source your car from Japanese auctions?

Our team in Hommoku, Yokohama provides full auction sheet translations, physical inspections, and transparent CIF shipping worldwide.

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