How to Import Japanese Used Cars to Egypt

Japanese auto industry is one of the largest auto industries in the world. Every year a large number of vehicles is exported to other countries. The popularity of Japanese cars is shown by the fact that these cars are exported in around all countries of the world. It can be seen on the roads of many countries.

Egypt is an African country that is famous for Egyptian pyramids. Like many other African countries, it also imports Japanese used vehicles. The process for the import of Japanese used cars to Egypt is easier.  

Here is how to import Japanese used cars to Egypt.

• Find A Reliable Supplier

You need to find a reliable supplier that exports Japanese used cars in Egypt. Many exporters in Japan supply Japanese used vehicles in many countries of the world. Contact with a supplier to get your car. Make it sure that the supplier has years of experience and is trustworthy. To make it sure, join user forums and online communities. Discuss it with the users and ask for their opinions about the exporter. It is better to call the exporter and talk in detail.

Perhaps the best way is to find their past customers and ask them for their feedback about the supplier. By doing so, you can have peace of mind that the car that you want will actually reach to you.  

• Choose the Right Car

You may have assessed your needs for now and made a choice.  But, you can choose from the stock if you have not. If you have not made a choice yet explore the supplier’s website stock and try to find one that is suitable for you and according to your needs.

• Order and Payment

After choosing your desired vehicle it is time to order.  Order the car and you will receive an invoice. Pay the price in a local bank so it is transferred to their account. You will receive a receipt. Send this receipt to the supplier so the shipment process can be started.

• Shipment:

Shipment of the car will start after you make the payment. It depends mostly on the terms and conditions between you and the supplier. The vehicle will arrive in the matter of a few weeks.

• Port Clearance:

On the arrival of the vehicle on the port, it requires being cleared off the port. You need to hire a port clearance company that will clear the car. Provide them all the necessary fees and documents.

 Import Rules and Regulations

Age:

Cars and vehicles must be less than one year old.

Shipping Ports:

Used vehicles can be imported on the ports of Major shipping ports Alexandria, Port Damietta, and Port Said.

RoRo is the most common method of shipping. Container shipment can also be used on the request of customers.

Left Hand Drive Vehicles:

Left-hand drive vehicles are not allowed in the country. Only right-hand drive vehicles are allowed. Import of diesel vehicles is strictly prohibited in Egypt.

Documents:

Following documents that are required for customs clearance.

• Original Commercial/Purchase Invoice
• Original Certificate of Title and Registration
• Certificate of Origin
• Original Passport
• Authorization letter, locally issued in Egypt
• Original Bill of Lading

Tax and Duties:

• Custom duty between 40% and 135% percent
• Tax varies between 10% and 35%

Import of Japanese used cars to Egypt is easier. Find a reliable supplier, pay the amount and get the car at your desired place.