{"id":28300,"date":"2026-04-27T09:08:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/?p=28300"},"modified":"2026-04-29T11:44:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:44:55","slug":"how-to-import-cars-from-japan-to-australia-full-guide-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/import-guides\/how-to-import-cars-from-japan-to-australia-full-guide-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Import Cars From Japan To Australia (Full Guide in 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28300\" class=\"elementor elementor-28300\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b35c8ec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b35c8ec\" 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-ba637fe\" data-id=\"ba637fe\" 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-9345974 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9345974\" 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 Australia<\/strong>? TokyoCarZ helps buyers in Australia access Japanese used cars, auction vehicles, and direct stock with worldwide shipping support. Whether you are searching for SUVs, pickups, hybrids, or JDM classics, our team can help you buy safely from Japan.<\/p><p>Discover the cheapest way to import Japanese cars to Australia <strong>without unexpected fees or compliance issues like failed inspection.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>This guide covers a complete and up to date step by step import Japanese car Australia guide including f<\/strong>ull cost breakdown, taxes, and expert tips for first-time buyers.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">For a broader overview of the import process across different markets, check out\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/how-to-import-a-car-from-japan-step-by-step-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our complete step-by-step import guide<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0.<\/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=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fe0aa31 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fe0aa31\" 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-389b3af\" data-id=\"389b3af\" 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-3e6879c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e6879c\" 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 Australia<\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Japanese vehicles are known for good maintenance history, reliable condition, and strong value for money. Buyers in Australia 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, Australian buyers save\u00a0<strong>20\u201330%<\/strong>\u00a0compared to local dealer prices, even after shipping, duties, and compliance. 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\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-fca5451 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fca5451\" 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-ea6e25a\" data-id=\"ea6e25a\" 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-b589a9c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b589a9c\" 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=20&#038;make_id%5b%5d=3&#038;year_from=2001&#038;clearnce_vehicle=1\">\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\">Toyota Alphard for sale offers <\/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-f5f72df elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f5f72df\" 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 fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2016-White-Toyota-Alphard-Hybrid-for-sale.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28303\" alt=\"TokyoCarZ - 2016 White Toyota Alphard Hybrid for sale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2016-White-Toyota-Alphard-Hybrid-for-sale.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2016-White-Toyota-Alphard-Hybrid-for-sale-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2016-White-Toyota-Alphard-Hybrid-for-sale-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2016-White-Toyota-Alphard-Hybrid-for-sale-450x285.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">TokyoCarZ - 2016 White Toyota Alphard Hybrid 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-61801cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61801cf\" 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 Australia<\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Before shipping to Australia, buyers should confirm the current rules on vehicle age limits, inspection requirements, duties, taxes, and documentation. Australia import requirements include:<\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Vehicle age limit:<\/strong> 25-year rule for classics (vehicles built before 2001 can be imported without compliance). Newer vehicles must qualify under SEVS or be personally imported. View more details on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructure.gov.au\/infrastructure-transport-vehicles\/vehicles\/rvs\/specialist-enthusiast-vehicles#:~:text=Having%20a%20vehicle%20on%20the,authorised%20vehicle%20verifier%20(AVV).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> SEVS eligibility<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Steering position:<\/strong>\u00a0Left-Hand Drive vehicles are restricted; Right-Hand Drive (RHD) preferred as Australia drives on the left<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Inspection requirement:<\/strong>\u00a0Compliance plate approval (<strong>vehicle must meet Australian Design Rules or ADR).\u00a0 View<a href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructure.gov.au\/infrastructure-transport-vehicles\/vehicles\/vehicle-design-regulation\/australian-design-rules\/third-edition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> ADR compliance requirements for Japanese cars Australia<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Main taxes\/duties:<\/strong>\u00a05% customs duty + 10% GST on (CIF + Duty). Luxury Car Tax (LCT) applies above certain thresholds<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Key destination ports:<\/strong>\u00a0Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or Fremantle<\/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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d99a373 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d99a373\" 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-ffa8ef8\" data-id=\"ffa8ef8\" 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-035b916 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"035b916\" 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 Australia<\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">TokyoCarZ can arrange\u00a0<strong>Ro-Ro (Roll-on\/Roll-off)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>container shipping<\/strong> from Japan to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or Fremantle. Transit time depends on vessel schedule, shipping method, and port congestion.<\/p><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table><thead><tr><th style=\"text-align: left;\">Shipping Method<\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\">Transit Time<\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\">Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ro-Ro<\/strong><\/td><td>10 &#8211; 18 weeks<\/td><td>Budget-friendly, running vehicles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Container (20ft\/40ft)<\/strong><\/td><td>10-18 weeks<\/td><td>High-value vehicles, extra protection, non-running cars<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Customers can choose between budget-friendly RoRo shipping or container shipping for extra protection and multi-unit export.<\/p><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-ba305e6 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ba305e6\" 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=489&#038;make_id%5b%5d=10&#038;year_from=2001\">\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\">Browse Honda CR-V best offers<\/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-6f6262d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f6262d\" 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-fd9d2e4\" data-id=\"fd9d2e4\" 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-651d785 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"651d785\" 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>How much does it cost to import car from Japan to Australia?<\/p><p>In most cases, the total cost will vary depending on the Yen power, type of vehicle(s) you are importing and the Japan exporter you choose to facilitate the entire import process. This is why its very important to work with only the best and avoid extra costs or markup fees that may increase the total landing cost significantly.\u00a0<\/p><p>Here is a full cost break down and a real world cost example in 2026.<\/p><ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Shipping &amp; Freight (RoRo):<\/strong>\u00a0AUD $1,500 \u2013 $3,000+.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Import Duties:<\/strong>\u00a05% of the vehicle\u2019s FOB (Free On Board) value (usually 0% for vehicles &gt;30 years old).<\/span><\/li><li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Goods and Services Tax (GST):<\/strong>\u00a010% of the total value (vehicle cost + insurance + shipping + duty).<\/span><\/li><li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Compliance\/Inspection:<\/strong>\u00a0AUD $1,500 \u2013 $3,000+ to make the car roadworthy.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Agent\/Broker Fees:<\/strong>\u00a0Roughly AUD $1,000 \u2013 $2,000.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Other Costs:<\/strong>\u00a0Marine insurance, cleaning\/stink bug treatment, and local transport<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Real-world cost example:<\/strong>\u00a0A 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser with CIF value AUD 50,000:<\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Customs Duty (5%): AUD 2,500<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">GST (10% on CIF + Duty): AUD 5,250<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Port fees and compliance: AUD 2,000\u20133,000<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Total landed cost: Approximately AUD 60,000\u201361,000<\/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-16a502a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"16a502a\" 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=\"395\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2022-White-Honda-CR-V-for-sale-from-Japan-1024x536.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28304 lazyload\" alt=\"TokyoCarZ - 2022 White Honda CR-V for sale\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2022-White-Honda-CR-V-for-sale-from-Japan-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2022-White-Honda-CR-V-for-sale-from-Japan-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2022-White-Honda-CR-V-for-sale-from-Japan-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2022-White-Honda-CR-V-for-sale-from-Japan-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2022-White-Honda-CR-V-for-sale-from-Japan-450x236.png 450w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2022-White-Honda-CR-V-for-sale-from-Japan.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\/395;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">TokyoCarZ - 2022 White Honda CR-V 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-27dfb51 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"27dfb51\" 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=113&#038;make_id%5b%5d=3&#038;year_from=2001&#038;clearnce_vehicle=1\">\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\">Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series (Hybrid) for sale<\/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-7403a47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7403a47\" 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=\"395\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2015-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-70-Series-for-Sale-1024x536.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28305 lazyload\" alt=\"TokyoCarZ - 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2015 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series 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-578f46c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"578f46c\" 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-c34cbc9\" data-id=\"c34cbc9\" 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-db430a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db430a2\" 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>Most Popular Japanese cars For Australia import<\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Popular imports in Australia include:<\/p><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table><thead><tr><th style=\"text-align: left;\">Category<\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\">Models<\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\">Why Australians Choose Them<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>4WD &amp; Off-Road<\/strong><\/td><td>Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Patrol, Mitsubishi Pajero<\/td><td>Unmatched durability, towing capacity, and off-road capability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SUVs<\/strong><\/td><td>Subaru Forester, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4<\/td><td>Reliability, all-wheel drive, family-friendly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>JDM Classics<\/strong><\/td><td>Nissan Skyline GT-R, Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, Honda NSX<\/td><td>Performance heritage, 25-year rule eligibility, investment potential<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">These models dominate Australian roads due to their durability, off-road capability, towing capacity, 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-8900e05 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8900e05\" 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=607&#038;make_id%5b%5d=11&#038;year_from=2001&#038;clearnce_vehicle=1\">\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\">Great Deals - Mazda RX -7 for sale <\/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-b395faa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b395faa\" 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=\"480\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-Black-2002-Mazda-RX-7-for-sale.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28306 lazyload\" alt=\"TokyoCarZ - Black 2002 Mazda RX -7 for sale\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-Black-2002-Mazda-RX-7-for-sale.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-Black-2002-Mazda-RX-7-for-sale-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-Black-2002-Mazda-RX-7-for-sale-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-Black-2002-Mazda-RX-7-for-sale-450x338.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\/480;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">TokyoCarZ - Black 2002 Mazda RX -7 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-4fb5ab5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4fb5ab5\" 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-d63f973\" data-id=\"d63f973\" 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-bf35ff6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf35ff6\" 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 and Import Japanese Used Cars to Australia with TokyoCarZ\u00a0\u00a0<\/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>\u00a0\u2013 Secure payment through JUMVEA Safe Trade (JUST) protection<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>We arrange export and shipping<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 TokyoCarZ handles documentation, shipping, insurance, and Australian compliance 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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ed82a7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3ed82a7\" 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=2001&#038;price_to=10000&#038;page=1\">\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 Cheap Japanese cars to Australia under 25000 AUD<\/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-4df6099 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4df6099\" 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-faebe96 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"faebe96\" 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-9f3c934\" data-id=\"9f3c934\" 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-4466a0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4466a0a\" 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<div class=\"ds-virtual-list-items _6f2c522\"><div class=\"ds-virtual-list-visible-items\"><div class=\"_4f9bf79 d7dc56a8 _43c05b5\" data-virtual-list-item-key=\"400\"><div class=\"ds-message _63c77b1\"><div class=\"ds-markdown\"><h2>Browse Vehicles Available for Export to Australia<\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Browse vehicles available for export to Australia 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 Australia?<\/strong><br \/>Yes. Australia allows used car imports from Japan under specific conditions: vehicles must be over 25 years old (classics) or qualify under the SEVS (Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme) for newer models.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>2: What is the age limit for imported cars in Australia?<\/strong><br \/>The\u00a0<strong>25-year rule<\/strong>\u00a0allows vehicles built before 2001 to enter without compliance. Newer vehicles must be approved under SEVS or personal import schemes.<\/p><p><strong>3: What is SEVS eligibility for imported cars?<\/strong><br \/>To qualify for the SEVs Register, a vehicle must generally not have been sold new in Australia and must meet specific criteria such as high performance, environmental efficiency, mobility accessibility, rarity, left-hand drive configuration, or campervan design.<\/p><\/div><\/div><p><strong>4: How do I register an imported car in Australia?<\/strong><br \/>To register an imported vehicle, you need to secure a Vehicle Import Approval via the ROVER portal, ensure any required modifications are carried out by a licensed workshop to comply with the Australian Design Rules, and then submit the vehicle for a state roadworthy inspection.\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"ds-message _63c77b1\"><div class=\"ds-markdown\"><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>5: Which port is usually used for shipping to Australia?<\/strong><br \/>Major ports include\u00a0<strong>Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Fremantle<\/strong>. Brisbane is the most common for East Coast deliveries.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>6: Is inspection required before export to Australia?<\/strong><br \/>Yes. Pre-shipment inspection verifies vehicle condition and compliance. Additionally, compliance plate approval must be arranged before registration in Australia.<\/p><p><strong>7: What documents are needed to import a car to Australia?<\/strong><br \/>To import a car, you\u2019ll generally need proof of ownership (such as a bill of sale), the vehicle\u2019s Japanese export certificate, a valid Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) from the ROVER system, and a commercial invoice for customs valuation and GST purposes.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>8: How long does shipping from Japan to Australia take?<\/strong><br \/>Shipping takes approximately\u00a0<strong>10-18 weeks<\/strong>\u00a0direct from Yokohama or Nagoya to major Australian ports.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>9: 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><p><strong>10: How do I avoid quarantine issues when importing a car?<\/strong><br \/>The vehicle should be professionally steam-cleaned inside and out, including the undercarriage and engine bay, to ensure it is fully free from soil, plant matter, and insects before export from Japan.\u00a0<\/p><p>View <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/sites\/default\/files\/sitecollectiondocuments\/biosecurity\/import\/vehicles-machinery\/newvehicle.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">common contamination hotspots<\/strong><\/a> that biosecurity officers check.\u00a0<\/p><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><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/import-a-car-from-japan-to-kenya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Import Cars from Japan to Kenya<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/how-to-import-cars-from-japan-to-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Import Cars from Japan to UAE<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><em>Note: Tax rates, compliance requirements, and import regulations are subject to change. Always verify current requirements with Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, or a licensed customs agent before purchasing.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\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 Australia? TokyoCarZ helps buyers in Australia access Japanese used cars, auction vehicles, and direct stock with worldwide shipping support. Whether you are searching for SUVs, pickups, hybrids, or JDM classics, our team can help you buy safely from Japan. 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