Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Tokyo to Ljubljana

1 week: vehicle purchased to be finalized and moved to the port for shipping. 4 - 8 weeks: waiting for the next ship. 2 - 3 weeks: shipping. 1 - 2 weeks: customs clearance.

Yes, you can buy a car in Japan and ship it to the U.S., but it's complex, requiring adherence to strict EPA/DOT rules, especially the 25-Year Import Rule, extensive paperwork (Export Certificate, Bill of Lading, EPA/DOT forms), paying duties, and often hiring a customs broker for clearance. Cars older than 25 years are easiest to import, while newer ones must meet safety standards, making the process more challenging and expensive.

The typical cost to ship a car from the USA to Japan ranges from $1,500 to $3,500 per vehicle, depending on the shipping method (container, RoRo, or air), vehicle size, and departure port. This is the base car-shipping-to-Japan cost before export and import fees.