How to Buy from KMC JAPAN
Follow these simple steps to purchase your Japanese used car — transparent pricing, dedicated vehicle inspections, reliable ocean freight, and certified export documentation straight to your port.
Hassle-Free Direct Export
Whether you select from our Fukuoka inventory or live Japanese auto auctions, we manage the entire chain from vehicle prep to port delivery.
The Complete 6-Step Buying Process
Clear, predictable, and fully tracked. From your initial search to vehicle collection at your destination port.
Browse Our Inventory
Vehicle SearchSearch through our extensive inventory of quality Japanese used cars. Use filters to narrow down your search by make, model, year, price, and other specifications.
Send Inquiry
Due DiligenceFound a car you like? Click Inquire Now on the car detail page or contact us directly. Our team will respond with detailed information, additional photos, and a quotation including FOB price and shipping costs.
Receive Proforma Invoice
Itemized QuoteOnce you confirm your interest, we’ll send you a Proforma Invoice with:
- FOB price (Free on Board)
- Freight charges to your destination port
- Insurance costs
- Inspection fees
- Total amount payable
Review the invoice carefully and confirm your order.
Make Payment
Secure PaymentWe accept various payment methods for your convenience:
Vehicle Preparation & Shipping
Port LoadingOnce payment is confirmed:
Receive Your Vehicle
DeliveryThe vehicle arrives at your destination port. You (or your clearing agent) will need to:
- Clear customs using the provided documents
- Pay local import duties and taxes
- Arrange transportation from port to your location
Understanding Export Pricing: FOB, CFR & CIF
Choose the exact shipping term that suits your preference. We recommend CIF for total security during ocean transit.
Free On Board
Vehicle purchase cost + inland transport to Fukuoka/Kobe port + Japanese export customs clearance. Ocean freight is handled by the buyer.
- Car purchase price
- Japan inland transport
- Japanese customs export fee
- Sea freight not included
Cost & Freight
Includes everything in FOB plus complete ocean shipping freight from Japan to your specified arrival seaport.
- All FOB inclusions
- Ocean vessel shipping
- Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Marine insurance optional
Cost, Insurance & Freight
Complete protection. Includes vehicle cost, ocean freight, and full Marine Cargo Insurance covering maritime transport risks.
- All CFR inclusions
- Full Marine Insurance
- Transit damage coverage
- Express DHL dispatch
Official Shipping Documents You Will Receive
Sent via DHL or FedEx Express directly to your address or clearing agent before the vessel arrives.
Bill of Lading (B/L)
The master ocean freight receipt proving ownership and authorizing customs release at your destination port.
Export Certificate
Original Japanese deregistration title (輸出抹消) certified for foreign import registration.
Commercial Invoice
Itemized billing invoice with official company seal used by customs for tax and tariff assessment.
Inspection Certificate
Mandatory pre-export safety certification (QISJ, EAA, JEVIC, or Veritas) compliant with national import standards.
Typical Ocean Freight Transit Times
Frequent Ro-Ro and container sailings departing weekly from Fukuoka (Hakata/Moji), Kobe, and Nagoya.
East & Southern Africa
Mombasa (Kenya), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Durban (South Africa), Maputo (Mozambique), Walvis Bay (Namibia).
Caribbean & Pacific
Kingston (Jamaica), Port of Spain (Trinidad), Nassau (Bahamas), Suva (Fiji), Port Moresby (PNG).
Southeast Asia & Oceania
Auckland (New Zealand), Brisbane/Sydney (Australia), Port Klang (Malaysia), Singapore, Chittagong (Bangladesh).
Middle East & Central Asia
Jebel Ali / Dubai (UAE), Poti (Georgia), Karachi (Pakistan), Aqaba (Jordan).
Europe & United Kingdom
Southampton / Bristol (UK), Dublin (Ireland), Limassol (Cyprus), Rotterdam (Netherlands).
Buying from Japanese auctions
If you want a car from USS, JU, TAA or another Japanese auto auction, we bid as your agent. Export shipping and Japan domestic registration use two different proxy agreements. We bid only after you sign the matching contract and pay the deposit.
Important Information
Payment Terms
- • 100% payment required before shipment
- • Bank transfer preferred for large amounts
- • All bank charges are the buyer’s responsibility
Shipping Time
- • To Africa: 4–6 weeks
- • To Middle East: 3–4 weeks
- • To Southeast Asia: 2–3 weeks
What’s Included
- • FOB price (vehicle cost)
- • Export documentation
- • Inspection certificate
- • Marine insurance
Not Included
- • Import duties at destination
- • Port charges at destination
- • Inland transportation
- • Vehicle registration