{"id":28288,"date":"2026-04-24T11:33:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/?p=28288"},"modified":"2026-04-24T11:35:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:35:30","slug":"how-to-import-cars-from-japan-to-uae-full-guide-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/import-guides\/how-to-import-cars-from-japan-to-uae-full-guide-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Import Cars From Japan To UAE (Full Guide In 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28288\" class=\"elementor elementor-28288\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e607dbe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e607dbe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b74c494\" data-id=\"b74c494\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8599c78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8599c78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Looking to\u00a0<strong>import cars from Japan to UAE<\/strong>?<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">TokyoCarZ helps buyers in the United Arab Emirates access Japanese used cars, auction vehicles, and direct stock with worldwide shipping support.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Whether you are searching for SUVs, pickups, hybrids, or JDM models, our team can help you buy safely from Japan.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>If you&#8217;re wondering how to import cars from Japan to UAE without unexpected fees or delays, this guide covers everything you need to know.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9458531 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9458531\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-59c3907\" data-id=\"59c3907\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a58af29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a58af29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why Import Cars from Japan to UAE in 2026?<\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Japanese vehicles are known for good maintenance history, reliable condition, and strong value for money.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Buyers in the UAE often choose Japanese vehicles because of the wide selection, transparent auction system, and availability of both daily-use and premium models.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Additionally, UAE buyers save\u00a0<strong>20\u201340%<\/strong>\u00a0compared to local dealer prices, even after shipping and duties. The famous Japanese &#8220;Shaken&#8221; inspection system ensures every vehicle meets strict quality standards before auction.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">To understand how Japanese auctions work and why they offer such high-quality vehicles, read our guide on\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/japanese-car-auction\/how-japanese-car-auctions-work-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how Japanese auctions work<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74f8e5a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"74f8e5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocarz.com\/fixed_price_stock.php?year_from=2016&#038;price_from=5000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Premium Japanese cars UAE over 70000 AED<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-becd8ca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"becd8ca\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d88bd54\" data-id=\"d88bd54\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53151e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"53151e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2016-white-Lexus-LX-for-sale.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28294\" alt=\"TokyoCarZ - 2016 white Lexus LX for sale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2016-white-Lexus-LX-for-sale.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2016-white-Lexus-LX-for-sale-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2016-white-Lexus-LX-for-sale-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2016-white-Lexus-LX-for-sale-450x338.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3b5bac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3b5bac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Import Regulations in UAE<\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Before shipping to the UAE, buyers should confirm the current rules on vehicle age limits, inspection requirements, duties, taxes, and documentation.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">UAE import requirements include:<\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Vehicle age limit:<\/strong> Must be under 10 years from the date of manufacture (2016 or newer as of 2026)<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Steering position:<\/strong>\u00a0Left-Hand Drive (LHD) mandatory. Right-hand drive Japanese vehicles require costly conversion before registration<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Inspection requirement: <\/strong>In 2026, the RTA and UAE customs require all imported vehicles to comply with standards set by the\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT)<\/strong>, which has absorbed the duties of\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">ESMA<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Main taxes\/duties:<\/strong>\u00a0Customs Duty 5% + VAT 5% (calculated on CIF value)<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Key destination port:<\/strong>\u00a0Jebel Ali Port, Dubai (Abu Dhabi Port as alternative)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Curious how much it would cost to import cars from Japan to UAE?\u00a0<\/p><p>The answer is roughly <strong>AED 135,300, for a 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Please note the cost will often vary depending on a few factors like the type of car, shipping options, and sometimes port and clearance fees.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Real-world cost example:<\/strong>\u00a0A 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser with CIF value AED 120,000:<\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Customs Duty (5%): AED 6,000<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">VAT (5% on CIF + Duty): AED 6,300<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Port fees and clearance: AED 3,000<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Total landed cost: AED 135,300<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59b3b82 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"59b3b82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocarz.com\/fixed_price_stock.php?maker_id%5b%5d=114&#038;make_id%5b%5d=3&#038;year_from=2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Import Japanese SUV UAE Land Cruiser Prado<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b36fc5d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b36fc5d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1bcfc97\" data-id=\"1bcfc97\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b36d835 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b36d835\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"566\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-TokyoCarZ-White-2018-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Prado-for-sale-1024x768.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28292 lazyload\" alt=\"TokyoCarZ - White 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado for sale\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-TokyoCarZ-White-2018-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Prado-for-sale-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-TokyoCarZ-White-2018-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Prado-for-sale-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-TokyoCarZ-White-2018-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Prado-for-sale-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-TokyoCarZ-White-2018-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Prado-for-sale-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-TokyoCarZ-White-2018-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Prado-for-sale-450x338.png 450w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-TokyoCarZ-White-2018-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Prado-for-sale.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 755px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 755\/566;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">White 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado for sale<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad380ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad380ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Shipping Options from Japan to UAE<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">TokyoCarZ can arrange\u00a0<strong>Ro-Ro (Roll-on\/Roll-off)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>container shipping<\/strong>\u00a0from Japan to Jebel Ali Port, Dubai. Transit time depends on vessel schedule, shipping method, and port congestion.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table style=\"margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; border: 1px solid black;\"> \n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Shipping Method<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Transit Time<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Best For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ro-Ro<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>4\u20135 weeks<\/td>\n<td>Budget-friendly, running vehicles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Container (20ft\/40ft)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>4\u20135 weeks<\/td>\n<td>High-value vehicles, extra protection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Customers can choose between budget-friendly RoRo shipping or container shipping for extra protection and multi-unit export.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Ready to start?\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Browse vehicles available for export<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to see what is currently available.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e194747 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e194747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocarz.com\/fixed_price_stock.php?year_from=2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Fuel-efficient Japanese Cars deals <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-60e5b02 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"60e5b02\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e006e79\" data-id=\"e006e79\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9150fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b9150fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"394\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2019-Black-Toyota-corolla-2016-for-sale.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28293 lazyload\" alt=\"TokyoCarZ - 2019 Black Toyota corolla 2016 for sale\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2019-Black-Toyota-corolla-2016-for-sale.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2019-Black-Toyota-corolla-2016-for-sale-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2019-Black-Toyota-corolla-2016-for-sale-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2019-Black-Toyota-corolla-2016-for-sale-450x277.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/394;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">2019 Black Toyota corolla 2016 for sale<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-999cdf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"999cdf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Popular Japanese Cars Import for UAE<\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Popular imports in the UAE include:<\/p><div class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table style=\"margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; border: 1px solid black;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"text-align: left;\">Model<\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\">Why UAE Buyers Choose It<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Toyota Land Cruiser<\/strong><\/td><td>The king of UAE roads. Unmatched off-road capability and resale value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nissan Patrol<\/strong><\/td><td>Land Cruiser&#8217;s eternal rival. Powerful V8, spacious interior<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Toyota Hilux<\/strong><\/td><td>Indestructible workhorse for construction and desert use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lexus LX<\/strong><\/td><td>Luxury version of the Land Cruiser. Premium comfort<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Toyota Prado<\/strong><\/td><td>Lighter, more fuel-efficient alternative to full-size Land Cruiser<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mitsubishi Pajero<\/strong><\/td><td>Affordable off-road SUV with strong local parts support<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">These models dominate UAE roads due to their durability, off-road capability, and strong resale value. Additionally, Japanese auction versions often have lower mileage and better documentation than locally available alternatives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64fb645 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"64fb645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocarz.com\/fixed_price_stock.php?year_from=2016&#038;price_to=5000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Cheap Japanese cars UAE under 20000 AED<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f818105 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f818105\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"421\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2018-Blue-Suzuki-Swift-for-sale.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28295 lazyload\" alt=\"TokyoCarZ - 2018 Blue Suzuki Swift for sale\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2018-Blue-Suzuki-Swift-for-sale.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2018-Blue-Suzuki-Swift-for-sale-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2018-Blue-Suzuki-Swift-for-sale-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2018-Blue-Suzuki-Swift-for-sale-450x296.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/421;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">2018 Blue Suzuki Swift for sale<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-61e2575 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"61e2575\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dcdf99c\" data-id=\"dcdf99c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75b409e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75b409e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to Buy Japanese Used Car in Dubai With TokyoCarz<\/h2><ol start=\"1\"><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Tell us what vehicle you need<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Share your budget, preferred model, year, and specifications<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Browse auctions or stock<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Access live Japanese auctions or choose from our One Price ready-to-ship inventory<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Confirm price and condition<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Review auction sheets, photos, and pre-bid inspection reports<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Make payment<\/strong> \u2013 Secure payment through JUMVEA Safe Trade (JUST) protection or make payment directly to the Japan dealer Account.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>We arrange export and shipping<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 TokyoCarZ handles documentation, shipping, insurance, and UAE clearance coordination<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Ready to start? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact TokyoCarZ<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for a personalized consultation and shipping quotation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c51bcd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c51bcd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-561416d\" data-id=\"561416d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0338b78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0338b78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Browse Vehicles Available for Export to UAE<\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Browse vehicles available for export to UAE or\u00a0<strong>contact TokyoCarZ<\/strong>\u00a0for a shipping quotation.<\/p><h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>1: Can I import used cars from Japan to UAE?<\/strong><br \/>Yes. The UAE allows used car imports from Japan, provided they meet the 5-year age limit and LHD steering requirements.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>2: What is the age limit for imported cars in UAE?<\/strong><br \/>The age limit is\u00a0<strong>5 years<\/strong>. In 2026, only vehicles manufactured in 2021 or later are permitted for import.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>3: Which port is usually used for shipping to UAE?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Jebel Ali Port in Dubai<\/strong>\u00a0is the primary destination. Abu Dhabi Port is an alternative for some shipments.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>4: Is inspection required before export to UAE?<\/strong><br \/>Yes. Every vehicle must pass a technical inspection at an RTA-authorized center like\u00a0<span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enoctasjeel.com\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAD\" aria-label=\"Tasjeel. Link preview. Site: TASJEEL Sharjah Auto Village. Title: FAQ - Tasjeel. URL: https:\/\/www.enoctasjeel.com\/faq.\">Tasjeel<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or\u00a0<span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/u.ae\/en\/information-and-services\/transportation\/registering-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAE\" aria-label=\"Al Shamil. Link preview. Site: \u062d\u0643\u0648\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0625\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a. Title: Registering vehicles | The Official Platform of the UAE .... URL: https:\/\/u.ae\/en\/information-and-services\/transportation\/registering-vehicles.\">Al Shamil<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to ensure roadworthiness and emission compliance. Additionally, LHD conversion (if needed) must be completed before shipping, as RHD vehicles are not permitted for standard registration.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>5: What are the UAE import costs from Japan?<\/strong><br \/>Expect a standard customs duty of <strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">5% of the vehicle&#8217;s value<\/strong>, plus a\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">5% VAT<\/strong>\u00a0on the total amount.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>6: How long does shipping from Japan to UAE take?<\/strong><br \/>Shipping takes approximately\u00a0<strong>4\u20135 weeks<\/strong>\u00a0direct from Yokohama or Nagoya to Jebel Ali Port.<\/p><p><strong>7: Which documents are required to import cars to UAE in 2026?<\/strong><br \/>You\u2019ll need to submit a full set of documents such as customs clearance, vehicle inspection, and final registration. Key documents include your UAE residence visa, passport, and the vehicle\u2019s original purchase invoice.<\/p><p><strong>7: Import cars from Japan or from USA? Which one is better?<\/strong><br \/>In 2026, importing a car to the UAE typically comes down to a choice between Japan\u2019s high-quality, well-maintained vehicles and the often cheaper\u2014but riskier\u2014salvage market from the USA.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>8: Can I buy auction cars through TokyoCarZ?<\/strong><br \/>Yes. TokyoCarZ provides direct access to Japanese auctions (USS, AUCNET, TAA) with pre-bid inspections and full documentation support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-53c9fc4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"53c9fc4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ac8680b\" data-id=\"ac8680b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80c1293 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80c1293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Related Resources<\/h2><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/how-to-import-a-car-from-japan-step-by-step-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Import a Car from Japan (General Guide)<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/japanese-car-auction\/how-japanese-car-auctions-work-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Japanese Car Auctions Work<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/best-selling-japan-used-cars-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Selling Japan Used Cars 2025<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/10-best-japanese-used-car-exporters-2026-trusted-verified\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Best Japanese Used Car Exporters<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/type-approval-vs-roadworthiness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Type Approval vs Roadworthiness<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to\u00a0import cars from Japan to UAE? 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