Guide: Importing a Used Car from Japan

[spawnofsatan]

Do you have to pay import duty for a TR car?

I heard that TR was recently abloished, so how does that work?

[prabhuav]

saar , please look at the links that v16 has posted. they will tell you.

[Amien]

So, you've just made a purchase and are ecstatic. You cannot wait to get your hands on it. Well, this sentiment is exactly what is going to help you deal with the next two sections. As it is said, discipline is remembering what you want, so keeping your aim in mind at all times will make the rough road ahead a little more bearable.
Now, if you're doing this all by yourself, you need to be perfection personified. If you've hired a dealer, the next two phases is where he has to earn his cut.

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Advancing Forward: Import/Export

Preparing To Export
After your payment is confirmed, your car(s) will be prepared for shipment. Be aware that each country has their own laws concerning importing and India is no exception, so make sure you know what must be done before shipping (more on this later). It is important to complete research beforehand to save you from a lot of headaches, paying fines, or worse. If you take the time to learn more, the more likely you'll be able to avoid things "popping up". Also, having an experienced exporter that is helpful will make things a lot easier. It is imperative that what needs to be done in the home country, gets done BEFORE it is shipped.


Pre-shipment Inspection
Most countries require the car pass one or more inspections before it's shipped. For example, the JAAI Inspection (will cost you roughly 6,000 INR/$150 USD/¥15,000 JPY) is required by many countries including India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania, etc.


Preparing Documents
A Deregistration Certificate is necessary for Japanese vehicles being exported. It represents proof of change of ownership, the proper mileage, and the car's history. This is a win/win for both parties, pay attention to it.

Marine Insurance: Basic coverage costs around $100(about 4,600 INR) or, if you have a CIF agreement with your export agent, it is included in the price. It is optional at your risk, but covers any possible damage during shipping with two levels of coverage. First: Total Loss Coverage - Covers only when a car isn't recoverable. On a second level, there is Full Coverage - Covers Total Loss plus any other damage or theft. You may also want to consider your shipping method's risk levels - Ro/Ro (*) has more risk than Containers (*).
(*more on these later?)

If everything is completed (payments and processes), the car will be shipped and documents will be sent via courier mail. At minimum you should receive:
• Deregistration Certificate
• B/L (Bill of Landing)
• Customs Invoice


Lock and Load: Getting It Shipped
When ready to ship, the car(s) will be placed onto the next available ship for your destination. It can take 1-6 weeks for car to load onto a ship depending on weather the car has been deregistered yet and which shipping method is used:
• Ro/Ro: which is when a car is driven on and off a ship.
• Container: which is when a car is fitted in a container then sealed till arriving at your port


Home Soil: Arrival at the Port
Once the car(s) arrive at the port of destination (Nhava Sheva, Mumbai) you will receive an Arrival Notice, which announces your shipment's arrival. Additionally, anyone else listed to receive it in the Bill of Landing will also receive a notice.
Bring with you the original copy of the Bill of Landing along with the other necessary documents. With those documents, you will be able to take possession of the vehicle from this point forward which also means the exporter's job is completed. You can yourself (or hire an import agent to:Recommended) complete the final processes.

Now that you know, in a nutshell, the way the entire story unfolds, you will be able to correctly identify WHAT needs to be done and WHERE. Only thing you don't know is HOW MUCH(well not exactly atleast).

PS: I realize that the guide, especially the last two parts have become quite lenghty, therefore here is a quick review of the important things to remember:-

Quick Reference Guide

Exporting vehicles is made easy with using a Japanese exporter and is highly, highly recommended that you leave the exporting process to them:

• Vehicle export agents are more practical and better value for low-volume exporting than doing it yourself.
• They have knowledge and experience specializing in vehicle exporting/and usually a good idea of the import laws in your country.
• They are able to move your vehicle faster and cheaper than you ever could do it yourself. Most importantly, they speak Japanese!

A Quick Importing checklist:

• Keep necessary documents ready; be ready to pay duty and other taxes or fees.
• Fill-in any forms Customs requires.
• You may also need to complete a car inspection and/or get temporary registration.
• Ask you local Customs Clearance agent what else is necessary.
• Remember to contact the necessary government agencies' before you begin.

Deciding whether to hire an importing agent: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

• Useful if you don't want to spend time importing yourself.
• Remember that it is much cheaper to use an importing agent rather than an importer/dealer. Importers own the vehicle whereas importing agents act on your behalf.
• Hiring an importing agent may be compulsory in some cases.

Coming up: Inspection sheets, duties, some other stuff that needs to be explained, some elaborations etc etc.

[pinto_amg]

look what i found for

[SIZE=+1]1.25240824 million Indian rupees[/SIZE]

TRUZZZ8JX71032852 - 2007 Audi Audi TT Coupe 2.0 TFSI - white - automatic air conditioning (climate control), television, cd player, alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, anti-lock brakes, guarantee, navigation

[Race Cappuccino]

I was interested to read this article after seeing the prices you pay for performance Japanese cars (very expensive).We have an auction site in New Zealand that sells all manner of goods but cars as well. Here is the link Trade Me ? New Zealand online auctions and classifieds. Browse, buy and sell online on trademe.co.nz .