How to Pay for a Japanese Used Car
KMC JAPAN takes bank transfer (TT) before shipment. Bangladesh and some commercial routes still need a letter of credit. Destination duty is paid to customs, not to us.
You pay KMC JAPAN for the vehicle, Japan-side fees, and agreed freight. You pay destination duty, VAT/GST, and port charges to that country’s customs or a licensed agent. Mixing those invoices is how “2× FOB” myths start.
What you pay in Japan
- Vehicle FOB (auction or stock price)
- Auction and inland charges as quoted
- Export certificate and destination inspection (QISJ, Intertek, JEVIC, JAAI, etc.)
- Ocean freight when we arrange it
Full payment is required before shipment. We accept bank transfer (TT). Other methods only if agreed in writing on that deal.
When a letter of credit appears
Bangladesh and some commercial imports still route through banks with an L/C. That is a buyer-bank requirement, not a substitute for our TT terms unless the contract says so. Start the L/C before the sailing, not after the car is on the water.
What you do not pay us
KRA, TRA, URA, ZRA, NBR, HMRC, NZ Customs, and Hong Kong FRT are paid locally. We will not collect “Kenya duty” in Tokyo. Use the country regulation page and the official calculator.
Related: import costs, duties and taxes and contact KMC JAPAN.
Ready to import from Japan?
Tell us the destination and the vehicle. We check eligibility before you commit.