FAQ. Everything about importing cars from Japan.

Standard timing is about three months. Actual lead time depends on where the car is bought (USS Tokyo / Yokohama / HAA Kobe and others), the chosen ocean route and current freight availability. After the car lands in Europe, add 7–14 days for customs clearance, excise tax, VAT and registration.

Total price consists of the auction price in yen plus Japanese-side fees (dealer commission, domestic transport in Japan, transport insurance, ocean freight from 450,000 JPY) and European-side fees (unloading and customs from 500 EUR, 10% duty, 23% VAT, 3.1% excise for engines up to 2.0 L or 18.6% for engines above 2.0 L) plus domestic delivery from 1,900 PLN net. Every quote is prepared individually. The calculator on the homepage shows an indicative landed cost.

Flat 8,000 PLN net fee, regardless of the car's price. The same rate applies to a popular car and a supercar — we charge no percentage commission on the vehicle price. This is our fee for running the whole process; it is separate from the import costs (auction price, Japanese-side fees, shipping, duty, VAT and excise), which we settle at their real rates.

Cars at Japanese auctions cannot be inspected in person, but our inspector on the ground checks every lot before the bid: paint thickness measurement, photos, technical assessment. You receive the original auction sheet, its translation and our inspection report with photos and video.

Two standard options. First, a container to Gdynia with full protection, recommended for higher-value cars or rare paintwork. Second, RoRo to Hamburg or another European port — the car drives onto the ship on its own wheels, a faster and cheaper route. We agree on the route together for every car.

Yes, cars from Japan typically need technical modifications, including headlight adaptation to local standards. On top of that, a sworn translation of paperwork (export certificate from Japanese, purchase invoice, customs invoice) is required for registration. We arrange everything on your behalf. Cars older than 25 years can take the classic-vehicle route without full homologation.

We have direct access to the largest Japanese auction networks: USS (Tokyo, Nagoya, Yokohama), HAA Kobe, TAA Kyushu, JU Gifu, BAYAUC, ARAI Oyama and LAA. Combined, that means tens of thousands of cars a week. We work with verified partners in Japan and operate our own holding lot in Tokyo, with no middlemen.

The scale is 1 to 6 (overall) and A to D (interior). S/6 is museum grade, 5 is showroom, 4.5 is very good, 4 is good, 3.5 is used with flaws, 3 is heavily used, 2/1 is fit for restoration, R/RA is post-accident. A “4.5 B” car is very good overall with a slightly worn interior.

Yes, the car is insured at every stage. Safe transport to a guarded yard and insurance for the wait before ocean freight (many companies skip this stage, we don’t). Marine cargo insurance during the sea voyage and insurance for the car parked while clearing customs. Full coverage until handover.