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Importing Cars to Australia

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Australia

Choose an eligible vehicle and obtain Australian import approval before shipping from Japan. Age alone does not establish eligibility. Allow for biosecurity checks, approval conditions and state or territory registration.

Sources reviewed . Recheck official requirements before purchase and shipment.

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Year Restriction

Eligibility depends on the approval pathway

Destination Port

Confirm an appropriate port with your shipping and clearance providers

Time of Shipment

Request a current sailing estimate; clearance time is additional

Vessel Schedule

Confirm at booking

Shipping Line

Confirm carrier and route in your quote

Inspection

Biosecurity and applicable compliance checks

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Australia

Both Left/Right Hand Drive Vehicles

Check steering configuration against the import approval and the intended state or territory registration rules before purchase.

Age Restriction

Eligibility depends on the import pathway and the particular vehicle. Older-vehicle, personal-effects and workshop pathways have specific criteria; there is no blanket permission to import a car of any age.

Inspection

Biosecurity inspection applies. Approval conditions may require modifications, testing and compliance evidence before registration.

Approval comes before shipping

Check the applicable pathway and apply through ROVER. Once approval is granted, arrange shipping and meet its conditions, including Register of Approved Vehicles requirements where applicable. Road registration is handled by the relevant state or territory.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Australia

Obtain a vehicle-specific estimate for customs duty, GST and luxury car tax where applicable. Include freight, insurance, cleaning, biosecurity inspection, possible asbestos testing or removal, compliance work, storage and registration. A shipping quote is not a final customs assessment.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Australia

Prepare the import approval, purchase and shipping records, customs declaration and evidence required by the approval pathway. Confirm the biosecurity and registration documents with the responsible agencies or your broker.

Official sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the vehicle age limit for importing a car to Australia?

Eligibility depends on the import pathway and the particular vehicle. Older-vehicle, personal-effects and workshop pathways have specific criteria; there is no blanket permission to import a car of any age.

How long does shipping a car from Japan to Australia take?

Request a current sailing estimate; clearance time is additional.

Which destination port is used for Australia?

Confirm an appropriate port with your shipping and clearance providers.

Does Australia allow right-hand or left-hand drive imports?

Check steering configuration against the import approval and the intended state or territory registration rules before purchase.

What inspection is required to import a car to Australia?

Biosecurity inspection applies. Approval conditions may require modifications, testing and compliance evidence before registration.

Import Consultation Request

Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and help identify the requirements to confirm with your local authorities

Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

1

Check Eligibility & Choose

Check destination eligibility before choosing a vehicle from our inventory.

2

Documentation

Confirm required approvals and inspection documents before shipment.

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

4

Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country