Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Tokyo to Djibouti

Three years after purchase, every new car has to go through an expensive inspection process, and once every two years after that. Furthermore, vehicles older than 10 years have to pass the inspection every year. As a result, most car owners in Japan write off their cars after 10 years and buy new ones.

For Private importers: The private package is $2400 NZD plus Clean Car tax and any GST applied if the vehicle is shipped to any of the main ports and delivered within the metropolitan area. If delivery is out of the metropolitan areas, there will be extra transport charges applicable.

The cheapest way to import a JDM car involves DIY paperwork, using shared container shipping (LCL) over RoRo for cost savings, finding a cheap Kei or reliable model, leveraging strong exchange rates, and handling customs yourself (if confident) or hiring a broker for specific steps like ISF filing. Focus on finding a car in Japan with low domestic transport costs and using reliable auction agents like Japan Car Direct or Car From Japan to source it, but always get an independent inspection for accuracy.