Import Cars from Japan to Kenya

Kenya is one of the largest markets for Japanese used cars in East Africa. JVS Global ships weekly from Japan to Mombasa with full KEBS-compliant documentation.

Ports of entry
Mombasa
Steering side
Right-hand drive only
Age limit
Up to 8 years old from year of manufacture
Inspection
Mandatory pre-shipment JEVIC / QISJ inspection
Duties & taxes
Import Duty 25% + Excise 20โ€“35% + VAT 16% + IDF 3.5% + RDL 2%
Shipping time
21โ€“28 days RoRo from Yokohama / Nagoya to Mombasa

How to import a car from Japan to Kenya

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

Most popular models in Kenya

Toyota ProboxToyota HiluxMazda DemioNissan X-TrailToyota Premio

Ready to import to Kenya?

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

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