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RHD sourcing
Japanese domestic (JDM) right-hand-drive cars matched to left-hand-traffic roads.
Japanese Used Cars for South Africa
ITAC permit first · NRCS LoA · not an open used-JDM market
South Africa is RHD, but commercial import of used passenger cars is not an open market. ITAC issues used-vehicle permits only in defined cases: returning residents (typically 6+ months abroad, vehicle in their name for the same period, max 3 vehicles, no disposal for 24 months), immigrants with permanent residence, diplomats, racing/vintage/special vehicles, and inheritances. No permits for commercial resale of ordinary used cars.
KMC JAPAN will not ship a Japan auction car to Durban on speculation. Get ITAC written approval and an NRCS Letter of Authority first. SARS will not release the unit without them.
KMC JAPAN will not ship a Japan auction car to Durban on speculation. Get ITAC written approval and an NRCS Letter of Authority first. SARS will not release the unit without them.
Sourcing for South Africa
Permit before purchase
We treat South Africa as exceptional (returning resident / immigrant / special), not as a parallel-import stock market.
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Pre-export checks
Auction sheet review plus the inspection your destination actually requires.
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Port routing
Durban is the main car port; Cape Town and Gqeberha are alternatives.
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ITAC before sailing
IE462 permit, NRCS LoA, and Interpol clearance — not “sort it at SARS”.
ITAC
Used-vehicle permit required
8-12
Typical weeks only after ITAC approval
NRCS
Letter of Authority before SARS release
South Africa import rules.
Year rule: Used imports generally prohibited (ITAC permit only).
Confirm inspection, taxes, and documents before you bid.
Open regulation page
How we export to South Africa
Commercial sequence — legal detail stays on the regulation page.
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Confirm you fit an ITAC category
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NRCS LoA
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IE462 permit
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Then buy and ship
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SARS clearance
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Register with the provincial authority
Importing to South Africa - Quick Overview
Shipping
From Japan to Durban, Cape Town, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
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Rate depends on the unit and sailing — not a flat Africa-style figureDuration
Typical Japan-to-registration window
8-12 weeks (only if ITAC already approved)
Confirm current sailingShipping to South Africa
Do not book RoRo until ITAC IE462 and NRCS LoA exist. Durban is the usual Japan car port. Budget 8–12 weeks after approval, including SARS. Returning-resident cases still pay SARS unless a rebate item applies.
Main Ports
Durban, Cape Town, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Popular Models
Most requested Japanese vehicles for this market
Available Inventory
Japanese stock that can be exported to South Africa
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Frequently asked questions
Used imports generally prohibited (ITAC permit only). Confirm the current rule with the named authority before you bid.
SARS customs duty on the tariff (only after a legal import) 15% VAT (SARS standard rate on importation — confirm current) This is a planning note, not a quote.
NRCS Letter of Authority + SARS/Interpol clearance. A Japan auction grade does not replace the destination inspection.
Main discharge is Durban. Typical window: 8-12 weeks (only if ITAC already approved). Confirm the current sailing before you buy.
Other destinations
All destinations
Do not buy for South Africa without ITAC
Read the used-vehicle rules first. If you already hold a permit category, contact us with the paperwork before we bid.