Import Cars from Japan to DR Congo

DR Congo requires left-hand drive vehicles. JVS sources LHD Japanese exports and ships to Matadi or via East Africa.

Ports of entry

Dar es Salaam (transit), Matadi

Steering side

Left-hand drive only

Age limit

No strict age limit

Inspection

BIVAC / COTECNA inspection required

Duties & taxes

Import Duty + Excise + VAT 16%

Shipping time

35–50 days RoRo

How to import a car from Japan to DR Congo

1
Choose your vehicle
Browse our verified live inventory or request a custom sourcing from Japan's auctions.
2
Reserve & pay invoice
We issue a proforma invoice (CIF to your port). Pay by bank wire to our corporate account.
3
Pre-shipment inspection
JEVIC, QISJ or BIVAC inspection completed in Japan per destination requirements.
4
Shipping
Vehicle loaded on the next weekly RoRo or container vessel. Tracking provided.
5
Documents dispatched
Original Bill of Lading, Export Certificate, Inspection Certificate, and Invoice couriered to you.
6
Clearance at port
Use your local clearing agent (or our partner) to pay duties and collect the vehicle.

Toyota Land CruiserToyota HiaceToyota HiluxMitsubishi PajeroToyota RAV4

Tell us the make, model, and year. We'll send a CIF quote to your nearest port within 24 hours.