Worldwide Vehicle Export from Japan
Yamaguchi Motors supplies Japanese vehicles to customers worldwide. Availability, import eligibility, inspection, documentation, shipping method and final cost depend on the destination country, vehicle and port.
Choose a vehicle from our stock or order from the Japanese auctions
How worldwide export works
- 1Confirm the destinationCountry, port and consignee details.
- 2Confirm vehicle eligibilityYou confirm your country's current import rules; we confirm the vehicle's documents and export readiness.
- 3Choose stock or auction vehiclePhotos, auction sheet and inspection notes shared before you decide.
- 4Itemised quotationVehicle, documents, inland transport, inspection, shipping and insurance listed separately.
- 5Payment confirmedBank transfer to the company account, or a secure card payment link for confirmed invoices.
- 6Export deregistration and documentsExport certificate, commercial invoice and any required inspection arranged.
- 7Inland transport and bookingVehicle moved to the port and booked on RoRo or container.
- 8Shipping documentsBill of Lading and document set sent to you or your agent.
Information required from the buyer
- IdentityFull legal name or company, phone, email; identification or company information when the destination requires it.
- DestinationCountry, destination port, consignee name and address.
- VehicleDesired vehicle or stock number, budget, intended use.
- ShippingPreferred method (RoRo or container) and your import agent or broker if you use one.
Vehicle and destination eligibility
Import regulations, age limits, steering requirements, customs duty, taxes and local registration vary by destination. The buyer must confirm current destination-country requirements before purchase. Yamaguchi Motors will provide vehicle and shipping information but does not provide destination-country legal or customs advice.
Some customers ask about specific routes; our Pakistan page describes the documents commonly requested there. Every other destination is handled the same way: you confirm the rules, we confirm the vehicle and the shipping.
RoRo, container and parts shipping
Export documents we prepare
- Export certificateJapanese export deregistration certificate (輸出抹消登録証明書) with English translation where required.
- Commercial invoiceItemised invoice in the consignee's name.
- Bill of LadingIssued by the shipping line after loading; original or telex release as agreed.
- Inspection certificateOnly when your destination requires a pre-shipment inspection (see below).
Inspection requirements
Some destinations require a pre-shipment inspection (for example JEVIC or JAAI programmes). Whether an inspection is required, which agency, and the cost depend on the destination country. We arrange the inspection when it is required and list it as a separate line on the quotation.
What an export quotation contains
- Vehicle priceStock price, or genuine auction purchase price plus the ¥30,000 sourcing service fee and any auction-house charges.
- Export documentsDeregistration, invoice, translation where needed.
- Inland transportFrom our yard to the port.
- InspectionWhen your destination requires it.
- Ocean freightRoRo or container to your port.
- Marine insuranceOptional; recommended, quoted when selected.
- Not includedDestination duties, taxes, port charges, customs clearance and local registration are paid by the buyer.
Unknown costs are never combined into an invented total. Each line is quoted for your vehicle and destination.
Payment process
After you approve the itemised quotation we issue the invoice. Payment is by bank transfer to the Yamaguchi Motors 合同会社 company account, or by a secure card payment link for confirmed invoices where available. Export preparation starts after payment is confirmed. Export sales are final after vessel loading; marine insurance is recommended.
Shipping and tracking
We send the booking confirmation, the vessel name and the expected loading date, then the Bill of Lading details and the document set. Vessel schedules are provided by the shipping line and can change; we pass on updates as we receive them.
Buyer responsibilities
- Import rulesConfirm eligibility, age limits and steering-side rules for your country before purchase.
- Customs and taxesDuties, taxes, port and clearance charges at the destination.
- CollectionClearing and collecting the vehicle at the port, or appointing an agent to do so.
- WarrantyThe domestic Japan warranty does not apply to exported vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries do you export to?
We supply customers worldwide. We do not publish a list of "special" markets: every destination is quoted individually once you confirm the import rules that apply to you.
Can I buy a car that is not in your stock?
Yes. Use the auction sourcing service: send your requirements, receive candidates with auction sheets, approve the maximum bid, and we bid on your behalf. Service fee ¥30,000.
How long does shipping take?
It depends on the destination, the shipping line and the method. We give the expected loading date when we book; transit times come from the shipping line.
Do you provide customs or legal advice for my country?
No. We provide vehicle and shipping information and documents; destination-country requirements must be confirmed by you or your agent.
Is the warranty valid abroad?
No. The six-month domestic warranty applies to vehicles sold and registered in Japan only.
Request an export quotation
A short first request is enough: the vehicle, the destination and how to reach you. We confirm what your destination requires, send an itemised quotation, and ask for consignee details later.