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RHD sourcing
Japanese domestic (JDM) right-hand-drive cars matched to left-hand-traffic roads.
Japanese Used Cars for Hong Kong
Parallel import · FRT + TD exam · no maximum age
Hong Kong is RHD. Parallel import of used Japanese cars is allowed. There is no 8-year ban. Transport Department vehicle examination and First Registration Tax (FRT) are the gates. FRT is high and class-based. Emissions and safety must meet Hong Kong standards.
KMC JAPAN ships on the short Japan–Hong Kong sea time. Get an FRT estimate from a Hong Kong importer before you bid — auction grade does not replace TD examination. No general Customs duty on private cars; FRT is the main levy.
KMC JAPAN ships on the short Japan–Hong Kong sea time. Get an FRT estimate from a Hong Kong importer before you bid — auction grade does not replace TD examination. No general Customs duty on private cars; FRT is the main levy.
Sourcing for Hong Kong
FRT before the bid
We will not treat Hong Kong as a duty-free bargain. FRT often dwarfs the Japan hammer price.
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Pre-export checks
Auction sheet review plus the inspection your destination actually requires.
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Port routing
Short Japan–Hong Kong sea time. C&ED import declaration then TD examination.
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First Registration Tax
Progressive FRT plus licence fees. Calculate before you buy.
No ban
No maximum age (FRT still applies)
3-6
Typical weeks Japan to first registration
FRT
Main levy — not a general Customs duty
Hong Kong import rules.
Year rule: No maximum age (First Registration Tax applies).
Confirm inspection, taxes, and documents before you bid.
Open regulation page
How we export to Hong Kong
Commercial sequence — legal detail stays on the regulation page.
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FRT estimate
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Buy
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Ship HK
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C&ED
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TD exam
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First registration
Complete Import Guide for Hong Kong
Hong Kong has no 8-year ban and no general Customs duty on private cars. First Registration Tax and Transport Department examination are the real cost. Declare to C&ED within 14 days.
Intermediate
3-6 weeks
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Importing to Hong Kong - Quick Overview
Shipping
From Japan to Hong Kong
Request a quote
Rate depends on the unit and sailing — not a flat Africa-style figureDuration
Typical Japan-to-registration window
3-6 weeks
Confirm current sailingShipping to Hong Kong
Budget 3–6 weeks including C&ED and TD examination. Keep the Japanese export certificate for first registration.
Main Ports
Hong Kong
Popular Models
Most requested Japanese vehicles for this market
Available Inventory
Japanese stock that can be exported to Hong Kong
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Frequently asked questions
No maximum age (First Registration Tax applies). Confirm the current rule with the named authority before you bid.
No general Customs duty on private cars; First Registration Tax is the main levy No GST/VAT; FRT instead This is a planning note, not a quote.
Transport Department vehicle examination. A Japan auction grade does not replace the destination inspection.
Main discharge is Hong Kong. Typical window: 3-6 weeks. Confirm the current sailing before you buy.
Other destinations
All destinations
Import to Hong Kong with an FRT estimate
Send the chassis and class. We will not bid until FRT is in the plan.