{"id":28727,"date":"2026-07-24T08:24:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/?p=28727"},"modified":"2026-07-24T08:33:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:33:28","slug":"how-to-import-cars-from-japan-to-south-africa-full-guide-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/import-guides\/how-to-import-cars-from-japan-to-south-africa-full-guide-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Import Cars From Japan To South Africa (Full Guide 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28727\" class=\"elementor elementor-28727\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57b62b0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57b62b0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-a96ff0b\" data-id=\"a96ff0b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-7f667ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f667ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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\"><span class=\"\">Looking to import cars from Japan to South Africa in\u00a0 2026? <\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">TokyoCarZ helps buyers in South Africa access Japanese <strong>used cars from stock and<\/strong> <strong>popular<\/strong> <strong>auction sites,<\/strong> with worldwide shipping support.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\"> Whether you are searching for<strong> SUVs, pickups, hybrids, or JDM models<\/strong>, our team can help you buy safely from Japan.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For a broader overview, check out our <\/span><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\"><span class=\"\">complete step-by-step import guide<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/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-fdf23c9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fdf23c9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-4eac403\" data-id=\"4eac403\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-c9f689c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c9f689c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TokyoCarZ-Blue-2019-Toyota-Hilux-Z-BLack-Rally-Edition-Back-right-view.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28512\" alt=\"Import reliable pickups from Japan with TokyoCarZ\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TokyoCarZ-Blue-2019-Toyota-Hilux-Z-BLack-Rally-Edition-Back-right-view.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TokyoCarZ-Blue-2019-Toyota-Hilux-Z-BLack-Rally-Edition-Back-right-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TokyoCarZ-Blue-2019-Toyota-Hilux-Z-BLack-Rally-Edition-Back-right-view-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TokyoCarZ-Blue-2019-Toyota-Hilux-Z-BLack-Rally-Edition-Back-right-view-450x338.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\">Import reliable pickups from Japan  with TokyoCarZ<\/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-25e9a6b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25e9a6b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-ae6a4b1\" data-id=\"ae6a4b1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-4fdee47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fdee47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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><span class=\"\">Why Import Cars from Japan to South Africa<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Japanese vehicles are known for <strong>good maintenance history,<\/strong> <strong>reliable condition, and strong value for money.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Buyers in South Africa often choose Japanese <strong>auction vehicles<\/strong> because of the <strong>wide selection,<\/strong> <strong>transparent auction system<\/strong>, and availability of both daily-use and premium models.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Compared to stock (One Price) vehicles from Japanese dealerships, auctions are the preferred method because:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Third-party grading<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Grade 4+ means excellent condition<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Verified mileage<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Cross-referenced with Japan&#8217;s Shaken system<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Transparent reports<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Auction sheets document rust and repairs<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Affordable pricing<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Bid directly, avoid dealer markups<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For a deeper understanding, read our guide on\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/japanese-car-auction\/how-japanese-car-auctions-work-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">how Japanese auctions work<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/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-6802d35 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6802d35\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-cfd5fec\" data-id=\"cfd5fec\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-5379520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5379520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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><span class=\"\">Import Regulations in South Africa<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Before shipping to South Africa, buyers should confirm the current rules on vehicle age limits, inspection requirements, duties, taxes, and documentation.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table><thead><tr><th><span class=\"\">Requirement<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Detail<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Age limit<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">No blanket age restriction, but permits are required<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Steering<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Right-hand drive (RHD) mandatory for normal imports<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Inspection<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">ITAC import permit required; SARS customs declaration<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Main taxes\/duties<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">25% import duty + 15% VAT (on CIF + duty)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Key ports<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Durban (primary), Cape Town, Port Elizabeth<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Resale restriction<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Vehicle cannot be sold for 24 months after import<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Real-world cost example:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0A 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser with CIF value ZAR 400,000 \u2192 Duty at 25% = ZAR 100,000 + VAT 15% on ZAR 500,000 = ZAR 75,000 \u2192\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Total taxes \u2248 ZAR 175,000<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/stock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Browse vehicles available for export<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/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-5cc943a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5cc943a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-0239f0e\" data-id=\"0239f0e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-480d757 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"480d757\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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-2023-Gold-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Diesel-for-sale-1024x536.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28317 lazyload\" alt=\"TokyoCarZ - 2023 Gold Toyota Land Cruiser Diesel for sale\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2023-Gold-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Diesel-for-sale-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2023-Gold-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Diesel-for-sale-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2023-Gold-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Diesel-for-sale-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2023-Gold-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Diesel-for-sale-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2023-Gold-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Diesel-for-sale-450x236.png 450w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-2023-Gold-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Diesel-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\/395;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">TokyoCarZ - 2023 Gold Toyota Land Cruiser Diesel 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-4644f1e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4644f1e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-f39372a\" data-id=\"f39372a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-acb36b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acb36b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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><span class=\"\">Who Can Import a Used Car? ITAC Permit Categories<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Used cars are generally prohibited in South Africa. Exceptions include:<\/span><\/p><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table><thead><tr><th><span class=\"\">Category<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Requirements<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Immigrants<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Permanent residents only \u2013 Form IE462 required<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Returning residents<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">6+ months abroad, vehicle registered in your name for that entire period<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Physically disabled persons<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Medical certificate + Form IE463<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Inheritance<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Will, death certificate, and supporting documents<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Vintage\/collector cars<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">40+ years old or recognised collector status<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Racing cars<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Track use only \u2013 MSA racing licence required<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Critical:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The vehicle cannot be sold or disposed of for\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">24 months<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0after import.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For more details, read our\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/south-africa\/itac-permit-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">ITAC permit guide<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/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-761491d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"761491d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-0b62373\" data-id=\"0b62373\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-4371b78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4371b78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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><span class=\"\">RHD vs LHD \u2013 What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">South Africa requires RHD vehicles on public roads.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Key exemption:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0LHD vehicles registered before\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">1 January 2000<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0are exempt. This is particularly relevant for classic car collectors.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Japan is RHD, so Japanese vehicles are naturally compatible with South African roads.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"\">Shipping from Japan to South Africa<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">TokyoCarZ can arrange RoRo and container shipping from Japan to Durban, Cape Town, or Port Elizabeth.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table><thead><tr><th><span class=\"\">Method<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Cost (ZAR)<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Best For<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">RoRo<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Lower<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Budget buyers, standard cars<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Container<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Higher<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Luxury, classic, or vintage cars<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Shipping timeline:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a04\u20136 weeks from Yokohama or Nagoya to South African ports.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/stock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Browse vehicles available for export<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/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-1a08a23 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a08a23\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-3e1ce34\" data-id=\"3e1ce34\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-196c85d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"196c85d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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\/07\/Sold-Suzuki-Jimny-TokyoCarZKenya--1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28730 lazyload\" alt=\"Sold Suzuki Jimny - TokyoCarZKenya\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sold-Suzuki-Jimny-TokyoCarZKenya--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sold-Suzuki-Jimny-TokyoCarZKenya--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sold-Suzuki-Jimny-TokyoCarZKenya--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sold-Suzuki-Jimny-TokyoCarZKenya--1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sold-Suzuki-Jimny-TokyoCarZKenya--150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sold-Suzuki-Jimny-TokyoCarZKenya--450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sold-Suzuki-Jimny-TokyoCarZKenya--1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sold-Suzuki-Jimny-TokyoCarZKenya--1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sold-Suzuki-Jimny-TokyoCarZKenya--600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sold-Suzuki-Jimny-TokyoCarZKenya-.jpg 1600w\" 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\">Sold Suzuki Jimny - TokyoCarZKenya<\/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-6b11f23 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6b11f23\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-cd924aa\" data-id=\"cd924aa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-093a170 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"093a170\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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><span class=\"\">Popular Vehicles for South Africa<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Popular imports in South Africa include:<\/span><\/p><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table><thead><tr><th><span class=\"\">Category<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Models<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">SUVs &amp; 4&#215;4<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Prado, Nissan Patrol<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Pickups<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Toyota Hilux<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Compact<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Suzuki Jimny<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">These models are well-suited for South African road conditions and have strong local parts support.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For current auction prices on any model,\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">contact TokyoCarZ<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/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-b2dd7d7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b2dd7d7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-2d2bff7\" data-id=\"2d2bff7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-23d9194 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23d9194\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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><span class=\"\">How to Buy and Import Cars From Japan with TokyoCarZ<\/span><\/h2><ol start=\"1\"><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Confirm your eligibility<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0(immigrant, returning resident, or qualifying category)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Apply for ITAC permit<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0(IE462 or IE463)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Browse auctions or stock<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Access live Japanese auctions or choose from our One Price inventory<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Confirm price, condition, and total landed cost<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Make payment<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Secure through JUMVEA Safe Trade (JUST) protection<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">We arrange export, shipping, and South African customs clearance<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ol><p><strong><span class=\"\">Ready to import your dream vehicle?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> We handle everything from auction to your driveway. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Contact TokyoCarZ<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\"> today for a quick free price quote.\u00a0<\/span><\/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-d666c0d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d666c0d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-4f097bd\" data-id=\"4f097bd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-43de7ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43de7ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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><span class=\"\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">1: Can I import used cars from Japan to South Africa?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes, if you qualify as an immigrant, returning resident, or exempt category. An ITAC permit is required.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">2: What is the age limit for imported cars in South Africa?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">South Africa has no blanket age restriction, but permits are required and resale is restricted for 24 months.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">3: Which port is usually used for shipping to South Africa?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Durban is the primary port, followed by Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">4: Is inspection required before export to South Africa?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes. SARS customs declaration and ITAC permit are required for customs clearance.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">5: How long does shipping from Japan to South Africa take?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Approximately 4\u20136 weeks via sea freight.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">6: Can I buy auction cars through TokyoCarZ?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes. TokyoCarZ provides direct access to Japanese auctions (USS, AUCNET, TAA) with pre-bid inspections and full documentation support.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Q7: What is the 24-month ownership rule?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">You cannot sell or dispose of the vehicle for two years after import.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">8: Can I import a left-hand drive car to South Africa?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes, but only if it was registered before 1 January 2000.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">9: What is the import duty on cars?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">The current duty is 25%. VAT is 15%.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">10: Do I need a permit to import a vintage car?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes. Vehicles 40+ years old may qualify for collector status with the right permit.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"\">Related Resources<\/span><\/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\"><span class=\"\">Step-by-Step Import Guide<\/span><\/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\"><span class=\"\">How Japanese Car Auctions Work<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/south-africa\/itac-permit-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">ITAC Permit Guide<\/span><\/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\"><span class=\"\">Best Selling Japan Used Cars 2025<\/span><\/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\"><span class=\"\">10 Best Japanese Used Car Exporters<\/span><\/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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e6a029c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e6a029c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-1fae5fe\" data-id=\"1fae5fe\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-2456479 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2456479\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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><em><span class=\"\">Note: Import duties, VAT, and permit requirements are subject to change. Always verify current requirements with ITAC, SARS, or a licensed customs broker before purchasing.<\/span><\/em><\/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<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to import cars from Japan to South Africa in\u00a0 2026? TokyoCarZ helps buyers in South Africa access Japanese used cars from stock and popular auction sites, with worldwide shipping support. Whether you are searching for SUVs, pickups, hybrids, or JDM models, our team can help you buy safely from Japan. 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