Destination
Importing Cars From Japan to New Zealand
New Zealand has a mature used-Japanese import market. NZTA entry certification and emissions rules govern eligibility, not pure age.
Port
Auckland / Tauranga / Wellington / Lyttelton
Age limit
No fixed cap, but emissions and frontal-impact rules apply
Drive side
Right-hand drive
Shipping time
20–30 days (RoRo)
Inspection
JEVIC entry certification required
Import rules
Right-hand drive. Vehicle must comply with NZTA frontal impact and emissions standards (ADR or equivalent). JEVIC pre-shipment certification required for entry.
Estimated duties and taxes
GST (15%) on landed value. No general customs duty on most cars from Japan. Compliance and entry certification fees apply.
Indicative figures only. Final amounts are set by your customs authority on the day of clearance.
Shipping to Auckland
Typical transit time: 20–30 days (RoRo). RoRo is the standard option for most cars; container is recommended for higher-value units or multiple vehicles.
Required documents
Bill of Lading, invoice, JEVIC certificate, deregistration. Coordinated with your NZTA-approved compliance shop.
Popular in this market
Popular Models in New Zealand
Toyota Aqua
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Honda Fit Hybrid
Subaru Forester
Nissan X-Trail
Why us
Why Import to New Zealand Through Us
- Frequent shipments to all NZ ports
- Familiar with NZTA entry certification rules
- We confirm compliance eligibility before purchase
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