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Import Cars to New Zealand from Japan

Everything you need to import a used car from Japan to New Zealand — the age rule, shipping options, taxes and the vehicles currently available at a fixed One Price. Vehicles 20 years and older qualify — model year 2006 or earlier for 2026.

New Zealand Import Regulations

Shipping & Logistics

ETA: Ocean transit approx. 3-4 weeks. Add 1 week for MPI/clearance. Total ETA: ~4-5 weeks.
Ports: Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Lyttelton (Christchurch).

Customs & Costs

Duty: 0% for almost all Japanese passenger cars.
GST: 15% (Calculated on CIF value).
Brokerage & Handling: ~$300 - $450 NZD.
MPI Inspection: ~$100 NZD.
Compliance & On-Road: ~$500 - $800 NZD. (Note: Clean Car Standard CO2 fees may apply).

Age & Import Restrictions (CRITICAL)

Cars & Motorcycles: Newer cars face strict emissions and mandatory ESC laws. However, vehicles 20 years or older are completely exempt from emissions, frontal impact, and ESC standards!

Heavy Machinery: Must be thoroughly washed and 100% free of soil/seeds for MPI biosecurity.

Please check with your local authorities for the latest vehicle age limits, homologation requirements, and emission standards before importing.

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

New Zealand allows importing vehicles that are at least 20 years old. In 2026 that means a model year of 2006 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 New Zealand 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.

5,920 cars eligible for New Zealand

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HONDA ODYSSEY - View 1

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3.5/C

HONDA ODYSSEY

$ 3,407

2004
175,000 km
AT
2,400 cc

Grade: L
Chassis: RB1
Drive: 2WD
Color: GRAY

Gulliver one departure successful bid | Lot: #29560

Ends: Sep 30, 22:30

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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

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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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4.5

TOYOTA CROWN

$ 7,953

2000
53,000 km
AT
2,500 cc

Grade: ROYAL SALOON
Chassis: JZS171
Drive: 2WD
Color: SILVER

IAA Osaka one departure successful bid [ Osaka (metropolitan area) Izumi large Tsu city ] | Lot: #80251

Ends: Sep 30, 17:00

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3.5

NISSAN DATSUN

$ 11,449

2000
111,000 km
AT
2,400 cc

Grade: AX
Chassis: LFD22
Drive: 2WD
Color: BLUE

IAA Osaka one departure successful bid [ Osaka (metropolitan area) Izumi large Tsu city ] | Lot: #80261

Ends: Sep 30, 17:00

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4

DAIHATSU HIJET TRUCK

$ 4,645

2006
40,000 km
AT
660 cc

Grade: 4WD AIR CONDITIONER POWER STEERING SPEC
Chassis: S210P
Drive: 4WD
Color: WHITE

IAA Osaka one departure successful bid [ Osaka (metropolitan area) Izumi large Tsu city ] | Lot: #80265

Ends: Sep 30, 17:00

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3.5

TOYOTA COROLLA

$ 3,953

2003
344,000 km
AT
1,500 cc

Grade: X
Chassis: NZE121
Drive: 2WD
Color: BEIGE

IAA Osaka one departure successful bid [ Osaka (metropolitan area) Izumi large Tsu city ] | Lot: #80305

Ends: Sep 30, 17:00

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4

SUBARU LEGACY TOURING WAGON

$ 4,219

2003
71,000 km
AT
2,500 cc

Grade: 250S 4WD
Chassis: BH9
Drive: 4WD
Color: BLUE

IAA Osaka one departure successful bid [ Osaka (metropolitan area) Izumi large Tsu city ] | Lot: #80306

Ends: Sep 30, 17:00

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R

ISUZU ELF

$ 6,344

2002
546,000 km
6MT
4,980 cc

Grade: VAN
Chassis: NPR72PAV
Drive: 2WD
Color: WHITE

Isuzu Kyushu one departure successful bid [ Fukuoka prefecture Koga city ] | Lot: #3048

Ends: Sep 29, 22:59

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3.5/C

MAZDA ROADSTER

$ 4,316

1999
149,000 km
5MT
1,600 cc

Grade: M PACKAGE
Chassis: NB6C
Drive: 2WD
Color: BLACK

KCAA Fukuoka one departure successful bid [ Fukuoka prefecture Koga city ] | Lot: #8262

Ends: Sep 29, 16:00

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3

SUZUKI CARRY TRUCK

$ 4,037

2004
87,000 km
5MT
660 cc

Grade: KU AIR CONDITIONER POWER STEERING CHIKGEN4WD
Chassis: DA63T
Drive: 4WD
Color: SILVER

TAA-CAA (In Stock) | Lot: #23482

Ends: Sep 30, 17:00

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3.5

SUZUKI JIMNY

$ 3,533

1999
177,000 km
AT
660 cc

Grade: XC
Chassis: JB23W
Drive: 2WD
Color: WHITE

TAA-CAA (In Stock) | Lot: #23705

Ends: Sep 30, 17:00