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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 5โ€“15% + VAT 18% + Withholding 5%
Shipping time
28โ€“40 days to Dar es Salaam, then road to Kigali

How to import a car from Japan to Rwanda

  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 Rwanda

Toyota RAV4Toyota HarrierToyota VitzToyota HiaceSubaru Forester

Ready to import to Rwanda?

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

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