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Import Cars from Japan to Tanzania

Tanzania is a key gateway for vehicle imports into East and Central Africa. JVS ships weekly from Japan directly to Dar es Salaam.

Ports of entry
Dar es Salaam
Steering side
Right-hand drive only
Age limit
No age limit; excise duty applies for vehicles 8+ years
Inspection
JEVIC pre-shipment inspection required
Duties & taxes
Import Duty 25% + Excise 0โ€“20% + VAT 18% + Railway Levy 1.5%
Shipping time
21โ€“28 days RoRo to Dar es Salaam

How to import a car from Japan to Tanzania

  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 Tanzania

Toyota ISTToyota NoahToyota HiaceToyota RAV4Nissan AD Van

Ready to import to Tanzania?

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

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