Import Japanese Cars to Namibia
Complete Import Regulations & Procedures Guide
RHD. Used JDM retail import is restricted. Walvis Bay main port. Get a permit first....
Restricted / permit
Last verified: August 2026Quick Navigation
Year Restriction
Used imports restricted (permit / returning resident style rules)
Shipping Time
9-13 weeks
Year Restrictions
Used imports restricted (permit / returning resident style rules)
Namibia is RHD. Like South Africa, used passenger-car imports are not freely open for commercial resale. Expect an import permit and roadworthy process. Confirm the current Ministry of Industrialisation / NamRA position before buying. Returning residents and special vehicles are the usual legal paths.
Destination Port & Shipping Information
Main Destination Port
Walvis Bay
Alternative Ports:
- Walvis Bay
- Durban
Shipping Duration:
9-13 weeks
Vessel Schedule & Shipping Lines
Preferred Shipping Lines:
- NYK
- MOL
- Hoegh Autoliners
Inspection Requirements
Inspection Type:
Roadworthy (NaTIS) after permitted import
Last verified & official sources
Last verified: August 2026 — rules and rates change; confirm with the authority before you buy.
Import Duties & Taxes
Import Duty
NamRA / SACU duty (confirm current)
VAT
VAT on importation (confirm NamRA)
Required Documentation
Required Documents:
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Import permit
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Export Certificate
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Bill of Lading
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Commercial Invoice
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Passport
Documents for Company Importers:
Important Notes
Official: Namibia Revenue Agency (namra.org.na) and the ministry responsible for import control. Align with SACU used-vehicle policy. Verify permit rules in writing.
Helpful Tips
Do not assume Zambia-style open age imports. Namibia follows a controlled used-vehicle policy closer to South Africa.
Import Regulations Overview
RHD. Used JDM retail import is restricted. Walvis Bay main port. Get a permit first.
Step by step: (1) Confirm permit eligibility. (2) Buy only after approval. (3) RoRo to Walvis Bay. (4) NamRA. (5) NaTIS roadworthy and plates.
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