Import Japanese Cars to Fiji
Complete Import Regulations & Procedures Guide
RHD Pacific market. Short age cap, Suva port, FRCS + LTA....
Age-capped
Last verified: August 2026Quick Navigation
Year Restriction
Used import age cap (confirm FRCS — commonly 5 years)
Shipping Time
6-9 weeks
Year Restrictions
Used import age cap (confirm FRCS — commonly 5 years)
Fiji is RHD. FRCS controls used vehicle age and fiscal duty. A 5-year cap is widely applied to used passenger cars; confirm the Customs tariff concession currently in force. LTA inspects after clearance. Biosecurity cleanliness matters.
Destination Port & Shipping Information
Main Destination Port
Suva
Alternative Ports:
- Suva
- Lautoka
Shipping Duration:
6-9 weeks
Vessel Schedule & Shipping Lines
Preferred Shipping Lines:
- NYK
- MOL
- K Line
Inspection Requirements
Inspection Type:
FRCS + LTA fitness
Last verified & official sources
Last verified: August 2026 — rules and rates change; confirm with the authority before you buy.
Official calculator / proceduresImport Duties & Taxes
Import Duty
FRCS fiscal duty on motor vehicles (confirm current)
VAT
VAT on importation (confirm FRCS)
Required Documentation
Required Documents:
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Export Certificate
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Bill of Lading
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Commercial Invoice
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TIN
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Passport / ID
Important Notes
Official: Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (frcs.org.fj). Confirm the used-vehicle age concession before bidding.
Helpful Tips
Steam-clean for biosecurity. Keep manufacture year inside the current FRCS cap including sea time.
Import Regulations Overview
RHD Pacific market. Short age cap, Suva port, FRCS + LTA.
Step by step: (1) Confirm FRCS age. (2) Buy and clean. (3) Ship Suva. (4) FRCS. (5) LTA.
