Import Cars from Japan to Rwanda

Rwanda imports Japanese vehicles via Dar es Salaam and Mombasa. JVS arranges full transit delivery to Kigali.

Ports of entry

Dar es Salaam (transit), Mombasa (transit)

Steering side

Right-hand drive preferred; LHD also allowed

Age limit

No strict age limit; environmental surcharge for older vehicles

Inspection

JEVIC inspection required

Duties & taxes

Import Duty 25% + Excise 5–15% + VAT 18% + Withholding 5%

Shipping time

28–40 days to Dar es Salaam, then road to Kigali

How to import a car from Japan to Rwanda

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 RAV4Toyota HarrierToyota VitzToyota HiaceSubaru Forester

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