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Used Car Export

Used Car Export — Direct from Japan

Reliable Japanese Used Cars

Source quality vehicles directly from Japan through our trusted dealer network. We handle sourcing, inspection, and export paperwork — you choose the car.

Why Buy Through Us

Direct from Japan

No middlemen. We source directly from the Japanese domestic market, keeping prices competitive.

WhatsApp Communication

Direct line to our Japan-based team. Send messages anytime — we respond in English.

Inspection Support

Pre-export inspection reports and photos available for every vehicle before you commit.

Trusted Sourcing Network

Access to national dealer network and domestic auction listings throughout Japan.

Destination Countries

Tanzania OPEN

  • No strict age restriction (verify latest rules)
  • RHD vehicles accepted
  • Port: Dar es Salaam
  • Pre-export inspection required

Export Feasibility: 80%

Not 100% because freight costs and age-limit compliance may change.

Kenya 2018+

  • 2018 model year or newer (2026 regulation)
  • RHD vehicles accepted
  • Port: Mombasa
  • PVoC pre-export inspection required

Export Feasibility: 75%

Not 100% because inspection requirements and age-limit compliance remain strict.

UAE LHD

  • LHD required for most vehicles
  • GCC conformity certificate required
  • Port: Jebel Ali (Dubai)
  • Age/spec conditions — verify per model

Export Feasibility: 30%

Not 100% because the Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting shipping routes and raising logistics risk.

Mozambique OPEN

  • RHD generally accepted
  • Age restrictions may apply — verify
  • Port: Maputo or Beira
  • Pre-export inspection required

Export Feasibility: 85%

Not 100% because taxes, clearance conditions, and route costs may change.

Rwanda OPEN

  • RHD generally accepted
  • Age limits may apply — verify
  • Port: via Mombasa or Dar es Salaam (transit)
  • Pre-export inspection required

Export Feasibility: 70%

Not 100% because inland logistics via neighboring ports and tax conditions increase uncertainty.

France EU

  • EU market — LHD strongly preferred
  • Homologation (type approval) required
  • Port: e.g. Cherbourg or Brest
  • High customs/VAT burden — plan carefully

Export Feasibility: 90%

Not 100% because VAT, customs duties, and homologation requirements add cost and complexity.

New Zealand OPEN

  • RHD accepted (strong Japanese car demand)
  • MPI biosecurity inspection required
  • Entry Certification required
  • Emissions & safety compliance required
  • Port: Auckland or Lyttelton

Export Feasibility: 88%

Not 100% because biosecurity inspection, compliance certification, and emissions/safety requirements remain strict.

※ Countries listed above are representative examples only. Import regulations change — please verify the latest requirements with the relevant authority before ordering.

How It Works

  1. Submit Your Request Fill in our online form or send us your requirements via WhatsApp. Tell us the make, model, year range, and budget. No obligation at this stage.

  2. We Contact You Our Japan-based team will respond within 1–3 business days to confirm your requirements.

  3. Vehicle Proposal We search domestic auctions and our dealer network and send you a proposal with photos, specs, and pricing.

  4. Review & Adjust You review the proposal. We can adjust the search if needed — no pressure, no obligation.

  5. Purchase Agreement Once you are satisfied with a vehicle, we sign a purchase agreement.

  6. Deposit Payment (30%) A 30% deposit via international bank transfer (T/T / SWIFT) is required to proceed with procurement.

  7. Procurement & Pre-Export Inspection We procure the vehicle, arrange inspection, and send you photos and a condition report.

  8. Final Payment (70%) The remaining 70% is due before shipment. Payment is via international bank transfer.

  9. Export Clearance & Shipping We handle all export documentation and ship the vehicle to your chosen port.

  10. B/L & Handover We send you the Bill of Lading (B/L) and all export documents. Your vehicle is on its way.

Note: If the buyer cancels after the deposit is paid, the deposit is non-refundable. If we are unable to supply the agreed vehicle, the full deposit will be refunded.

Payment & Required Documents

Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)

  • 30% deposit at contract
  • 70% balance before shipment
  • International bank wire (SWIFT)
  • Most common method

Letter of Credit (L/C)

  • Available for large orders
  • Suitable for first-time buyers
  • Please inquire for details

Export Documents Provided

  • Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • Export Certificate (Yushutsu Shomei)
  • Cancellation Certificate (Massho Toroku)
  • Invoice & Packing List

Note: eBay / Amazon payment is for small goods only and does not apply to vehicle transactions.

B/L Tracking — Know Where Your Vehicle Is

AFTER PAYMENTVehicle reserved & inspection arranged
BEFORE SHIPPhotos & inspection report sent
AFTER LOADINGB/L number provided to you
IN TRANSITTrack via shipping line system
PORT ARRIVALETA confirmed with forwarder

Your B/L number lets you track the vessel, departure date, and ETA (estimated arrival) through the shipping line’s online system. This is separate from Japan Post EMS tracking — it is ocean freight tracking via RO-RO or container vessel.

Ready to Find Your Car?

Contact us on WhatsApp or fill in the request form. We respond within 1–2 business days.

THE NORTHERN EC (The Northern EC) — Representative: Sei Kita
Based in Tokyo, Japan — Established: June 2026
Languages: Japanese / English / Arabic / French
WhatsApp: +81-70-8550-0770 (WhatsApp Business) — Email: info@jp-north.com
Second-hand Dealer License: Kanagawa Public Safety Commission No. 452690000793

Available Inventory / 在庫車両

Updated: June 25, 2026 (Opening Soon)

Inventory listing opens June 25, 2026

Tanzania / Uganda / Rwanda: all model years generally eligible (verify latest rules)
Kenya: 2018 model year or newer (2026 import regulation)
UAE: LHD only — contact us for eligibility check

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