Step-by-Step Export Guide
Everything you need to know about purchasing and shipping a vehicle from Japan with 100% transparency and verified inspection reports.
Vehicle Selection & Sourcing
Select a vehicle from our verified Yokohama stock inventory or submit a custom sourcing request. Specify your preferred make, model, year range, budget limit, and destination port.
- Access to 100,000+ weekly auction listings across Japan
- Dedicated Yokohama exporter consultation & bidding support
- Free initial CIF cost estimation to your destination port
Inspection Sheet & Sign-Off
Before any commitment, our Yokohama team translates and reviews the official inspector sheet — detailing mechanical condition, interior/exterior grade, panel repaints, and verified odometer history.
- Complete English translation of Japanese auction inspector notes
- Verification of original odometer & non-accident status
- Full transparency & sign-off before bid or purchase confirmation
CIF Quotation & Payment
Receive an itemized Proforma Invoice detailing agreed FOB vehicle price, ocean freight, and marine insurance. Payments are completed securely via Telegraphic Transfer (TT) with instant payment confirmation.
- Itemized FOB + Ocean Freight + Marine Insurance Breakdown
- Official Japanese Hanko sealed Proforma Invoice
- Customer Portal receipt confirmation upon wire receipt
Yokohama Yard & RoRo Shipping
Your vehicle is transported to Yokohama or Kobe port for pre-shipment certification (EAA/JAAI/JEVIC) and loaded onto a RoRo carrier vessel or dedicated container. Live vessel tracking details are updated in your portal.
- Pre-shipment inspection certificates (EAA, JAAI, JEVIC, QISJ)
- High-res port yard photos before vessel departure
- Vessel name, ETD, ETA, and live tracking in your customer portal
Port Customs & Vehicle Handover
All original documents (Export Certificate, Bill of Lading, Inspection Certificate, Commercial Invoice) are sent to you via DHL/FedEx for smooth customs clearance and key handover at your destination port.
- Express DHL/FedEx courier tracking for original documents
- Complete documentation set matching destination customs rules
- Hassle-free port clearance and final key handover