BJUC - United Kingdom
Import Regulations
Vehicle Age Limit
3, 5, or 10 years depending on local regulations
Pre-shipment Inspection
Required by JEVIC, QISJ, and JAAI
Shipping Port
Yokohama, Kobe, Nagoya, Osaka
Shipping Duration
4 to 8 weeks
Taxes & Duties
For tax calculation and detailed information, please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk/
Required Import Documents
Original Invoice
Proof of the vehicle’s purchase price, used by HMRC to calculate import taxes.
Original Export Certificate
Japan’s official vehicle deregistration document required for UK customs and DVLA.
Translated Export Certificate
Certified English translation of the Japanese export certificate for HMRC and DVLA processing.
Original Bill of Lading (B/L)
Shipping document that proves ownership and is required to release the vehicle at the UK port.
Pre-shipment Inspection Report
Optional quality and safety inspection report confirming the vehicle’s condition before export.
FAQs from Jamaica buyers
Yes, HMRC and the port require original documents (Invoice, Export Certificate, B/L) to verify ownership and value.
No, the UK only accepts the export certificate with an official English translation for customs and DVLA registration.
No, The UK does not require a mandatory inspection, but many importers prefer it to verify vehicle condition before shipping.
How to Import a car form Japan?
- +44 7923 419243
- ask@buyjapaneseusedcars.com
- Chiba, Japan
