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What's in this article?
  1. Car Shipping Japan
  2. Cost & Time Examples For Shipping A Car To Japan
  3. Popular Destinations
  4. Temporary Import
  5. Required Documents For Shipping A Vehicle To Japan
  6. Shipping Of Heavy Equipment & Oversized Cargo To Japan
  7. Your Overseas Shipping Options Through A1
  8. Related Information
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Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Japan

To/FromGroundOceanDays
New York, NY to(New York port) to Toyama$275$3,3005+29
Los Angeles to(California port) to Kobe$350$2,0005+34
Las Vegas, NV to(California port) to Okinawa$450$2,5005+23
Portland, OR to(California port) to Osaka$475$2,1006+25
Phoenix, AZ to(California port) to Okinawa$550$2,5006+23
Detroit, MI to(New York port) to Toyama$575$3,3006+29
Denver, CO to(California port) to Yokohama$775$2,0007+24
Memphis, TN to(New York port) to Toyama$800$3,3006+29
Miami, FL to(New York port) to Toyama$925$3,3007+29
Houston, TX to(New York port) to Toyama$1,075$3,3007+29
  • *Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
  • *Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
  • *Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.
  • *Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
  • *Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.
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Temporary Import

Before shipping your vehicle in on a temporary basis, you need to complete a Carnet de Passage en Douane (CPD) which is a customs document identifying the owner of the vehicle. You will need to fax the completed CPD to the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF), along with a list of the people allowed to drive the vehicle while it is in Japan. Detailed information on completing this process can be found on the JAF website.

Once the CPD has been authenticated by the JAF, it will be returned to you and you will be able to ship your vehicle into Japan without being required to pay customs duties and taxes. It is REQUIRED that you keep the CPD in the vehicle at all times.

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Required Documents For Shipping A Vehicle To Japan

If you intend to keep your vehicle in Japan for any longer than one year, you must import it permanently. This is a more involved process and requires slightly more paperwork than the aforementioned temporary procedure.

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  • Import Declaration Form.
  • Commercial Invoice.
  • Freight Account of Cargo.
  • Statement of Premium Due.
  • Bill of Lading.
  • Passport.
  • Registration.
  • Proof of ownership
  • Bill of lading.
  • Insurance certificate.
  • Customs declaration form.

While passing through customs, an automobile acquisition tax is assessed, in addition to any customs duties.

After clearing customs, the vehicle is then delivered to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for a preliminary inspection and emissions testing.

Finally, the vehicle is ready for registration at a Land Transport Bureau Office. At this point, vehicle taxes are due and the car registration form is granted. Read more about Japan vehicle registration process here.

Because rules and regulations regarding the importation of vehicles are constantly changing, it is essential to consult the Japan Customs website prior to making the decision to ship your car. It is also extremely helpful to enlist the help of a trustworthy auto shipping company to aid you through the process.

Shipping Of Heavy Equipment & Oversized Cargo To Japan

In order to safely get heavy equipment or oversized cargo delivered to Japan from the U.S., it is in your best interest to hire dependable overseas transporters. A1 Auto Transport will make sure your cargo is delivered overseas by using high quality, name brand transporting equipment as well as the latest shipping technology. With all that we have access to, there is hardly any type of heavy or oversized equipment we can’t deliver. For examples, we can ship...

  • Large Vehicles
  • Heavy Machinery
  • Motor Graders
  • Harvesters
  • Skidders
  • Farm Equipment
  • Mining Equipment
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Paving Equipment
  • Hydraulic Machinery
  • Forklifts
  • Cranes
  • Backhoes
  • Tractors
  • Engineering Equipment and more…

Regardless of what type of cargo you have to ship to Japan, we are almost positive we can fulfill the delivery. As licensed and self assured transporters, we even provide insurance coverage to each of our shipping customers whether they’re making a delivery nationally or internationally.

Your Overseas Shipping Options Through A1

There are four shipping services we offer for those who need to ship large or heavy equipment to another nation. All of these methods are incredibly safe options yet what is available to you will depend on the type of equipment you’re transporting to Japan. After giving them some info regarding your cargo, our representatives will inform you of the methods you’re able to take advantage of. Here are the methods of shipping we have available…

  • Container Transport
  • Flat Rack Shipping
  • Roll On/Roll Off Shipping
  • Lift On/Lift Off Shipping

You can take advantage of container shipping, our enclosed transport technique, even if your cargo is heavy so long as it fits within a 40 foot shipping container. The most cost-effective means of open air transport is the roll on/roll off approach, which allows you to drive your car or equipment directly onto and off of the ship. Lift on/lift off transport is recommended for those moving crated freight or inoperable vehicles, whereas flat rack shipment attaches your cargo to a metal frame during its journey to prevent movement.

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