01
RHD sourcing
Japanese domestic (JDM) right-hand-drive cars matched to left-hand-traffic roads.
Japanese used cars for Ireland
Process-heavy (VRT/NCTS), not age-banned. Emissions paperwork decides the VRT rate.
Ireland is RHD. There is no East-Africa-style age cap. You must register within 30 days of entry and book NCTS within 7 days. VRT is based on OMSP and CO2/NOx. Without verified CO2 and NOx, Revenue charges the highest VRT band.
KMC JAPAN exports JDM units with the Japanese export certificate plus MLIT emissions evidence. Direct Japan RoRo is uncommon; many units tranship via the UK. Keep the customs MRN for date-of-entry evidence. Certified English translations are required.
KMC JAPAN exports JDM units with the Japanese export certificate plus MLIT emissions evidence. Direct Japan RoRo is uncommon; many units tranship via the UK. Keep the customs MRN for date-of-entry evidence. Certified English translations are required.
Sourcing for Ireland
VRT paperwork from Japan
We match MLIT CO2/NOx to the export-certificate spec so you are not forced into the highest VRT band by missing documents.
02
Pre-export checks
Auction sheet review plus the inspection your destination actually requires.
03
Port routing
Dublin is the usual discharge; Cork and Rosslare are alternatives. Many units tranship via the UK.
04
NCTS in 7 days
Pre-registration examination plus VRT — late registration adds VRT.
No ban
No maximum age (VRT still applies)
9-13
Typical weeks including transhipment
VRT
OMSP + CO2/NOx — highest band if unverified
Ireland import rules.
Year rule: No maximum age (VRT + NCTS registration).
Confirm inspection, taxes, and documents before you bid.
Open regulation page
How we export to Ireland
Commercial sequence — legal detail stays on the regulation page.
1
Buy
2
Ship
3
Customs MRN
4
NCTS appointment
5
Pay VRT/VAT
6
Irish plates
7
Insurance and NCT as due
Importing to Ireland - Quick Overview
Shipping
From Japan to Dublin, Cork, Rosslare
Request a quote
Rate depends on the unit and sailing — not a flat Africa-style figureDuration
Typical Japan-to-registration window
9-13 weeks
Confirm current sailingShipping to Ireland
Budget 9–13 weeks including UK transhipment. Book NCTS within 7 days of entry. Translate Japanese documents before the appointment.
Main Ports
Dublin, Cork, Rosslare
Popular Models
Most requested Japanese vehicles for this market
Available Inventory
Japanese stock that can be exported to Ireland
33
Available
26
Available
19
Available
35
Available
23
Available
25
Available
Frequently asked questions
No maximum age (VRT + NCTS registration). Confirm the current rule with the named authority before you bid.
EU customs duty if not already in free circulation (Japan origin typically dutiable — confirm Revenue) VAT on import (Ireland standard VAT — confirm Revenue) plus VRT at NCTS This is a planning note, not a quote.
NCTS pre-registration examination. A Japan auction grade does not replace the destination inspection.
Main discharge is Dublin. Typical window: 9-13 weeks. Confirm the current sailing before you buy.
Other destinations
All destinations
Import to Ireland with VRT in mind
Send the chassis so we can pull matching MLIT CO2/NOx with the export certificate.