Japanese used cars for Botswana

RHD inland via Durban — no hard age cap. BURS then DRTS.

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Botswana is RHD and landlocked. There is no Kenya-style 8-year import ban. BURS assesses used vehicles on customs value plus duty, VAT, and excise schedules. Roadworthiness and registration follow after BURS release.

KMC JAPAN ships RoRo to Durban, then transit through a Botswana border (Pioneer Gate, Tlokweng, Ramatlabama). Walvis Bay is an alternative.

No ban

No Kenya-style 8-year import ban

9-13

Typical weeks including inland transit

BURS

Duty and VAT on customs value

Botswana import rules. Year rule: No general age ban (BURS duty on value/engine). Confirm inspection, taxes, and documents before you bid.

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How we export to Botswana

Commercial sequence — legal detail stays on the regulation page.

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RoRo to Durban

Transit to Botswana

BURS

DRTS roadworthy and plates

Importing to Botswana - Quick Overview

Shipping

From Japan to Durban, Walvis Bay (then Botswana border)

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Rate depends on the unit and sailing — not a flat Africa-style figure

Duration

Typical Japan-to-registration window

9-13 weeks

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Expert Support

Full import assistance

Durban corridor for Botswana

We budget South Africa transit and border time instead of quoting a sea-only week count.

RHD sourcing

Japanese domestic (JDM) right-hand-drive cars matched to left-hand-traffic roads.

Pre-export checks

Auction sheet review plus the inspection your destination actually requires.

Port routing

Durban then Pioneer Gate / Tlokweng is the usual corridor.

BURS + DRTS

Customs first, then roadworthy and plates — confirm the current BURS tariff.

Shipping to Botswana

Usual corridor is Durban, then a Botswana border. SACU rules can affect goods transiting South Africa. Budget 9–13 weeks. Register promptly after BURS release.

Main Ports

Durban, Walvis Bay (then Botswana border)

Popular Models

Most requested Japanese vehicles for this market

Toyota Land Cruiser Toyota Hilux Toyota Prado Nissan Patrol Toyota Fortuner Mazda BT-50

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Available Inventory

Japanese stock that can be exported to Botswana

30 Available

Honda INSIGHT HYBRID

2009 114,000 km

Price 1,602 $

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26 Available

Toyota AQUA HYBRID

2013 133,000 km

Price 2,242 $

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28 Available

Toyota Prius S Hybrid

2010 138,000 km

Price 2,300 $

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19 Available

Daihatsu Mira e:S L “SA”

2013 118,000 km

Price 1,019 $

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28 Available

Daihatsu Mira e:S L “SA”

2016 124,000 km

Price 1,025 $

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35 Available

Honda ZEST SPARK W

2009 136,401 km

Price 570 $

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Frequently asked questions

No general age ban (BURS duty on value/engine). Confirm the current rule with the named authority before you bid.

BURS customs duty on customs value (confirm current schedule) VAT on importation (Botswana standard VAT — confirm BURS) This is a planning note, not a quote.

Roadworthiness after arrival (DRTS); Japan inspection recommended. A Japan auction grade does not replace the destination inspection.

Main discharge is Durban (then Pioneer Gate / Tlokweng). Typical window: 9-13 weeks. Confirm the current sailing before you buy.