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Import Cars to France from Japan

Everything you need to import a used car from Japan to France — the age rule, shipping options, taxes and the vehicles currently available at a fixed One Price. Vehicles 30 years and older qualify — model year 1996 or earlier for 2026.

France Import Regulations

Shipping & Logistics

  • ETA: Ocean transit approx. 6-9 weeks from Japan.
  • Ports: Le Havre.

Customs & Costs

  • Taxes: 10% Duty + 20% VAT (Classic Cars 30+ yrs: 0% Duty, 5.5% VAT).

Age & Import Restrictions (CRITICAL)

Steering & Homologation: Registering Right-Hand Drive (RHD) cars without an EU CoC requires individual technical inspection (DREAL).

We highly recommend using a professional customs broker for non-EU imports to France.

Disclaimer

The import regulations, taxes, and age restrictions provided below are gathered from public internet sources for general guidance only. We do not bear any legal responsibility for the accuracy of this information. It is your sole responsibility to verify how to clear customs, homologate, and register the vehicle in your country. We are only responsible for shipping the vehicle to your requested port.

Frequently asked questions

France allows importing vehicles that are at least 30 years old. In 2026 that means a model year of 1996 or earlier. Newer cars are generally not eligible for standard private import.
Yes. Every order includes Japanese export de-registration, the English export certificate, marine insurance and shipping from Japan to France by RORO or container. Our export team prepares the documents your customs broker needs.
Each vehicle ships with the original Japanese auction sheet, our own inspection report with photos, and the export certificate. Mileage and condition are stated as recorded at the Japanese auction.

1,293 cars eligible for France

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TOYOTA HILUX SURF - View 1 TOYOTA HILUX SURF - View 2
3.5

TOYOTA HILUX SURF

$ 18,163
  • 1994
  • 150,000 km
  • AT
  •  3,000 cc
Grade
SSR-X
Chassis
KZNBOW
Drive
2WD
Color
KHAKI
IAA Osaka one departure successful bid [ Osaka (metropolitan area) Izumi large Tsu city ] | Lot: #80256
Ends: Sep 30, 17:00
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TOYOTA MARK II - View 1 TOYOTA MARK II - View 2
3.5

TOYOTA MARK II

$ 8,652
  • 1989
  • 45,000 km
  • AT
  •  2,000 cc
Grade
GRANDE
Chassis
GX81
Drive
2WD
Color
WHITE
IAA Osaka one departure successful bid [ Osaka (metropolitan area) Izumi large Tsu city ] | Lot: #80252
Ends: Sep 30, 17:00
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TOYOTA CHASER - View 1 TOYOTA CHASER - View 2 TOYOTA CHASER - View 3
3.5

TOYOTA CHASER

$ 8,722
  • 1989
  • 76,000 km
  • AT
  •  2,000 cc
Grade
AVANTE
Chassis
GX81
Drive
2WD
Color
WHITE
JU (In Stock) | Lot: #30202
Ends: Sep 28, 16:00
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NISSAN CHERRY - View 1 NISSAN CHERRY - View 2 NISSAN CHERRY - View 3
4

NISSAN CHERRY

$ 15,785
  • 1975
  • 126,000 km
  • 5MT
  •  1,400 cc
Chassis
KPF10
Drive
2WD
Color
WHITE
JU Kanagawa one departure successful bid [ Kanagawa prefecture Odawara city ] | Lot: #6768
Ends: Sep 30, 11:00
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TOYOTA TOWN ACE TRUCK - View 1 TOYOTA TOWN ACE TRUCK - View 2
4

TOYOTA TOWN ACE TRUCK

$ 7,953
  • 1996
  • 64,000 km
  • MT
  •  1,800 cc
Grade
1TZUMI4WD
Chassis
YM65
Drive
4WD
Color
WHITE
. Live Osaka one departure successful bid [ Osaka metropolitan area Matsubara city ] | Lot: #30180
Ends: Sep 30, 11:00
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HONDA BEAT - View 1 HONDA BEAT - View 2 HONDA BEAT - View 3
R

HONDA BEAT

$ 9,351
  • 1991
  • 59,000 km
  • 5MT
  •  660 cc
Grade
BASE GRADE
Chassis
PP1
Drive
2WD
Color
YELLOW
TAA-CAA (In Stock) | Lot: #24830
Ends: Sep 30, 17:00
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TOYOTA HILUX PICK UP - View 1 TOYOTA HILUX PICK UP - View 2 TOYOTA HILUX PICK UP - View 3
3/B

TOYOTA HILUX PICK UP

$ 14,386
  • 1989
  • 152,000 km
  • 5MT
  •  2,800 cc
Grade
SR DOUBLE CAB
Chassis
LN106-0019224
Drive
4WD
Color
NAVY BLUE
Aucnet (In Stock) | Lot: #95876
Ends: Oct 06, 23:59
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NISSAN SKYLINE - View 1 NISSAN SKYLINE - View 2 NISSAN SKYLINE - View 3
R

NISSAN SKYLINE

$ 15,785
  • 1993
  • 130,000 km
  • 5MT
  •  2,500 cc
Grade
GTS25T TYPE M TURBO
Chassis
ECR33
Drive
2WD
Color
RED
JU (In Stock) | Lot: #5679
Ends: Sep 28, 16:00
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