Import a Car from Japan to Kenya in 2026: Process and Cost
Kenya takes RHD cars first registered from 2019. KRA taxes them on its CRSP list: 35% duty, excise, 16% VAT, 2.5% IDF, 2% RDL. Steps, costs, timeline.
MARKET INSIGHTS
Japan’s used car market, explained.
Data, rules and practical notes for anyone buying a car from Japan. Each report is dated and lists its sources.
Import a Car from Japan to Jamaica in 2026: Rules and Costs
In 2026 cars must be 2020 or newer. Duty, SCT and 15% GCT take 39–80% of CIF for most cars. Licence, inspection, taxes, shipping and timeline.
Import a Car from Japan to the UK in 2026: Cost, Duty, VAT
Duty is 10%, or 0% with valid UK–Japan CEPA proof of origin, plus 20% import VAT. NOVA, IVA, MOT and DVLA steps, with a worked cost example.
Japanese Car Auction Grades Explained: 2026 Sheet Guide
What USS grades S to R mean, why 150,000 km caps a car at 3.5, what A1, U2, W and XX mean on the map, and how to check an auction sheet is genuine.
Import a Car from Japan to Ireland 2026: Duty, VAT, VRT
Japan-built cars now enter Ireland duty-free with proof of origin, but 23% VAT and VRT on Revenue's valuation still apply. 2026 costs, rules and paperwork.
Import a Car from Japan to NZ in 2026: Cost, GST and Rules
Cars pay no duty but 15% GST on value plus freight. 2026 emissions codes, frontal impact, MPI biosecurity, Clean Car charges and a worked cost example.
Trinidad Car Import Policy 2026: Age Limits, Taxes, Licence
Trinidad now admits gasoline and diesel cars up to 8 years old, hybrids 3. Licence on TTBizLink, 20–67.5% duty, motor vehicle tax per cc and 12.5% VAT.
Guyana Car Import Policy 2026: Taxes and the 4-Year Rule
Guyana taxes used cars by age: 4+ years pay one excise (G$800,000 flat up to 1,500 cc), newer cars duty, excise and VAT. 2026 changes and examples.
Japan's Used Car Exports in 2026: Record Volumes, New Routes
Japan exported a record 1.71 million used vehicles in 2025. In 2026 trade shifted from Dubai to direct shipping. What importers need to know.
Japan Used Car Prices 2026: Record in Yen, Flat in Dollars
Auction prices in Japan hit records in yen in 2026, but the weak yen kept dollar costs almost flat. What buyers should budget for as the yen moves.
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda Car Import Rules 2026: What Changed
Kenya now accepts only cars first registered from 2019, Tanzania taxes older cars up to 40% and Uganda kept its 15-year limit. A 2026 guide for importers.
Shipping a Car from Japan in 2026: Costs, Routes and Delays
Car-carrier rates rose about 45% in 2026 and Gulf routes were disrupted. Indicative Ro-Ro costs, transit times and the taxes that decide your landed cost.
Alphard, Lexus LM, Land Cruiser: 2026 Prices and Export Rules
The Alphard premium has gone and Lexus LM prices have eased, while Land Cruiser resale stays restricted. What importers should know about Toyota's top models.
Buying a Used Hybrid or EV from Japan in 2026: What to Check
Hybrids are now about 60% of new cars sold in Japan, and 80–90% of used EVs are exported. How to check battery health and which country rules apply.