Country Import Guides

Age limits, ports, inspection, and duties for Japanese used cars — by destination, not a one-size rule.

25 regulation pages 2 process walkthroughs

Two layers of guidance. Regulation pages are the rules reference (year cap, inspection, tax stack, documents). Process walkthroughs show the practical order of work from Japan to registration.

Rates and age notices change. Confirm with the named authority before you bid. Filter the full directory on the import guides hub.

Process walkthroughs

Start here if you want a step-by-step path for Kenya or Tanzania, then open that country’s regulation page for the live rules.

Intermediate TZ flag

How to Import to Tanzania

Tanzania counts age from manufacture, not first registration. Standard TRA rates apply up to 8 years; older cars pay extra excise. Use UMVVS before yo...

10-12 weeks 193 views
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Intermediate KE flag

How to Import a Japanese Used Car to Kenya

A practical 2026 walkthrough: KS 1515 age (2019+ first registration), QISJ CoR, IDF before sailing, Mombasa RoRo, and KRA taxes on CRSP — not a 2× ...

8-10 weeks 165 views
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Regulation pages by region

Each card is a destination guide: year rule, port, inspection, and tax planning — not a single worldwide percentage.

Africa 12

Asia 5

Europe 2

Oceania 4

Caribbean 2