Japan Cars

VEHICLE SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS SPECIALISTS

Our agent in Japan is Globaline. Teamed up with this great partner, we’re able to help you with importing any vehicle from Japan to New Zealand. We refer to this partnership as
Car-go World, offering a door to door vehicle shipping service from Japan to NZ.

Our experienced team have extensive industry knowledge and our personalised service will streamline your importing journey.

We are proud to be able to offer you a one stop shop when it comes to importing vehicles from Japan to New Zealand.

Let us take the hassle out of importing so you can focus on your day to day duties. 

 
 
 
 

Teamed up alongside our long-term partner Globaline Co ltd in Japan, together we form Car-go World. Car-go World offers you a “door to door” vehicle shipping service from Japan to NZ. We take the hassle out of importing so you can focus on your day to day duties. Before purchasing a vehicle, please make sure it complies with NZ used vehicle import regulations.
If you are unsure, please check with a NZ compliance centre directly. 

 

Our service includes:

 

  • MPI Inspection and cleaning

  • Heat Treatment (when applicable)

  • NZTA Border Inspection

  • Odometer Check

  • Japan Port Charges

  • Freight

  • BAF (Fuel surcharge, when applicable)

  • NZ Port service charges

  • NZ Customs clearance

  • Delivery to a local compliance centre

  • Full insurance whilst in our care (Car-go Insure)

  • Courier of original export de-registration certificate and spare keys to an address of your choice

 
 

Our service highlights include “Car-go pay” and “Car-go insure”.

 

This service allows the importer to pay for the FOB (vehicle purchase price) upon vessel arrival to NZ. We can accept payment for this in either NZD or JPY. If you choose to pay us in JPY, any associated bank fees must be prepaid, or these charges will be passed on at cost to you.

 

This service means your vehicle is fully insured from the Japanese loading port, to the NZ delivery point.

 

Along with PIC Insurance Brokers, we offer Marine Cargo Insurance on our imported vehicles from Japan.  Click the button below to download more information.

 
 

Japan Car Shipment Schedule

 
 
 

Some frequently asked questions:

  1. When do we make the payment?
    Payment is due upon vessel arrival. The import GST will be based on the NZ Customs exchange rate at the time of customs clearance.

  2. Do you supply the Japanese Export Certificate or De-registration Certificate?
    The original Dereg certificate is released from our office to compliance/the consignee once payment is received in full.

  3. What is BAF?
    BAF stands for Bunker Adjustment Factor. This charge is in relation to fuel costs. Currently the shipping lines review this cost quarterly, and Cargo Coordinators bills this on at cost accordingly.

  4. How long does it take for my car to get to NZ?
    Please allow 6-8 weeks from purchase date to delivery date in NZ

  5. What happens if my car gets damaged during transit?
    All vehicles are covered by insurance, and this is included in your shipping costs. Any pre-existing damage is not covered.

  6. Can the car be delivered to a compliance centre of our choice?
    Yes absolutely you can nominate your own compliance centre.

  7. How much does it cost for compliance?
    Please check with the compliance centre directly for all compliance related costs.

  8. In terms of clean car rebate, are you aware if there's a limit to the number of rebates you can claim per year (for personal usage not commercial)?
    Please call NZTA direct on 0800 108 809 or check their website HERE.

  9. Does your service include on road costs? No, on road costs are not included. You can find more information HERE.