Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Tokyo to Belgrade

In Japan, at 3 years of age, cars start to become subject to a quite expensive Roadworthy test. Most owners buy a new one at that stage and there isn't really a second hand market. Those 3 year old cars are either scrapped or become “grey” imports to other countries.

► How much is customs duty in Serbia? With an EUR1 certificate or an origin declaration on the invoice, EU-made cars are exempt from duty (0%). Without it, most passenger cars are charged 12.5% duty.

The cheapest way to import a car from Japan involves DIY logistics with shared container shipping, handling customs/paperwork yourself (if comfortable), choosing a nearby port, and focusing on budget-friendly cars like Kei trucks when the yen is weak, but be aware that a full DIY approach risks costly errors; using a reputable, but inexpensive auction agent/broker for specific tasks (like auction bidding) and then managing port pickup and customs entry (formal or informal) yourself often balances cost with risk.