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Даваагаас Бямба гарагуудад 8:30-5:30
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Оффисын хаяг:
156-1 Hatakenaka Aza Izumimachi, Iwaki, Fukushima 971-8183, Japan
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+81 246-81-9677
Имэйл
Хязгаарлалтгүй
Dar Es Salaam
4 to 6 weeks
(can vary)
Yes
There is no age restriction on the import of used Japanese cars in Zambia.
Import of left-hand drive vehicles is prohibited in Zambia, and only right-hand drive vehicles are allowed. Exceptions are made for special vehicles such as fire engines and ambulances.
All vehicles imported to Zambia must be certified for roadworthiness by the Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center (JEVIC).
Tax is charged on taxable value, including custom duty (excise duty where applicable) and custom value. Passenger Vehicles: 25% of CIF Commercial Vehicles: 15% of CIF Excise Duty Passenger vehicles Engine size below 1500cc: 20% CIF Commercial Vehicles 10% CIF VAT VAT is collected on behalf of the VAT division and is applied to imported goods 16% of CIF + Custom Duty + Excise Duty Carbon Emmision Surtax This is charged annually on vehicles moving on country roads based on the engine capacity of the vehicle. It is also charged on all the motor vehicles being imported into Zambia and also those visiting and transiting. 1500cc or below engine capacity: 50000 Surtax Rate 1500cc - 2000cc engine capacity: 100000 Surtax Rate 2000cc- 3000cc engine capacity: 50000 Surtax Rate 3000cc or above engine capacity: 200000 Surtax Rate
Engine size above 1500cc: 30% CIF
Bill of lading
Commercial invoice
Original certificate of registration and title
Non sale certificate
Driver’s license
Valuation certificate
Letter of transfer from the client’s employer
| CAR TYPE | SMALL SEDAN | MEDIUM SEDAN | LARGE SEDAN | SMALL SUV | MINI BUS | LARGE SUV | TRUCK/ VAN | TRUCK/ VAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIZE - CBM | 0-9.99 | 10-11.99 | 12-13.99 | 14-14.99 | 15-15.99 | 16-16.99 | 17-17.99 | 18-25.99 |
| Dar es Salaam | $255 | $265 | $285 | $305 | $310 | $330 | $380 | $465 |
| Tunduma / Nakonde | $485 | $500 | $520 | $565 | $640 | $755 | $855 | $1000 |
| Lusaka | $950 | $970 | $1090 | $1070 | $1170 | $1310 | $1375 | $1660 |
| Ndola | $950 | $1000 | $1045 | $1070 | $1170 | $1320 | $1445 | $1615 |
| Kitwe | $950 | $1000 | $1045 | $1070 | $1170 | $1320 | $1445 | $1615 |
| Livingstone | $1090 | $1120 | $1160 | $1235 | $1280 | $1425 | $1550 | $1710 |
| Sesheke | $1265 | $1275 | $1315 | $1390 | $1445 | $1580 | $1615 | $1870 |
| Mongu | $1255 | $1280 | $1330 | $1390 | $1445 | $1590 | $1615 | $1890 |
| Chipata | $1065 | $1085 | $1160 | $1140 | $1300 | $1340 | $1530 | $1730 |
| Solwezi | $1110 | $1205 | $1255 | $1235 | $1380 | $1510 | $1645 | $1805 |
| Mansa | $1165 | $1180 | $1225 | $1290 | $1350 | $1485 | $1615 | $1800 |
| Kasama | $980 | $990 | $1035 | $1100 | $1160 | $1290 | $1425 | $1585 |
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| Kabwe | $950 | $1045 | $1090 | $1160 | $1220 | $1350 | $1425 | $1650 |
| Chingola | $1100 | $1200 | $1245 | $1320 | $1370 | $1500 | $1635 | $1795 |
| Luanshya | $1100 | $1200 | $1245 | $1320 | $1370 | $1500 | $1635 | $1795 |
| Mufulira | $1100 | $1200 | $1245 | $1320 | $1370 | $1500 | $1635 | $1795 |
| Monze | $1035 | $1140 | $1190 | $1245 | $1300 | $1435 | $1570 | $1740 |
| Mazabuka | $1070 | $1190 | $1225 | $1280 | $1340 | $1470 | $1605 | $1775 |
| Choma | $1070 | $1190 | $1225 | $1280 | $1340 | $1470 | $1605 | $1775 |
| Kalomo | $1110 | $1120 | $1170 | $1235 | $1290 | $1425 | $1555 | $1720 |
| Zimba | $980 | $1090 | $1130 | $1190 | $1245 | $1380 | $1510 | $1680 |
| Kafue | $1095 | $1210 | $1245 | $1305 | $1365 | $1495 | $1620 | $1800 |
| Namwala | $1095 | $1210 | $1245 | $1305 | $1365 | $1495 | $1620 | $1800 |
| Maamba | $1095 | $1210 | $1245 | $1305 | $1365 | $1495 | $1620 | $1800 |
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Buying a car in Zambia has long been shaped by one preference: Japanese reliability. From Lusaka commutes to Copperbelt haulage, the cars that survive and resell here come from Japan. This guide covers what you need to know about Japanese cars for sale in Zambia, the Japanese used car import process from auction in Japan to your driveway and why SAT JAPAN is the route buyers in Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe, and Livingstone use when they want a Japanese vehicle delivered without a middleman taking a cut.
Japanese cars have earned their place in Zambia because they hold up. Zambia's roads, long-distance commutes between Lusaka and the Copperbelt, and the heat punish vehicles that are not built for it. Toyota in particular has become almost synonymous with reliable transport here, which is why almost every popular model on Zambian roads carries a Toyota badge.
The numbers back it up. In 2024 alone, Zambia imported 339.8 million USD worth of vehicles from Japan. The reason is simple: parts are easy to find, mechanics know the engines, and resale value holds. A five to eight-year-old Allion or Premio still moves quickly in the local market, which means your import doubles as an asset you can sell on later.
Direct import is also cheaper. Buying from a Japanese used cars dealer or local importer in Lusaka means paying their margin on top of the auction price. Going direct cuts that layer.
Our Zambia office is at Plot Number 36333, Kaufe Road, Lusaka, right next to Spot Mall. If you want to discuss a purchase in person, see paperwork in your hands, or just confirm we are real people before you wire money to Japan, you are welcome to drop in. We are not a showroom (the stock stays in our Japan yards until you buy), but we are a contact point, a documentation desk, and a Zambian team that handles the back and forth with you.
You can also reach the Lusaka team directly on +260 571 872 378. WhatsApp or call, whichever works.
There are plenty of Japanese used car dealers, and Japanese used car exporters serving this market, and the competition is genuinely tough. What SAT JAPAN offers is direct exporter status from Japan to Lusaka with a physical office on the Zambia side. You skip the middleman markup that adds up quickly when a vehicle changes hands two or three times before reaching you.
Zambia is a Toyota market, and the most imported models reflect that. These are the vehicles that move fastest from our yards to Zambian buyers.
Make | Model |
Toyota | Allion |
Toyota | Premio |
Toyota | Vitz |
Toyota | IST |
Toyota | Ractis |
Toyota | Mark X |
Toyota | Corolla Axio |
Toyota | Harrier |
Toyota | RAV4 |
Toyota | Land Cruiser Prado |
Toyota | Hilux |
Toyota | Hiace |
Toyota | Dyna |
Nissan | X Trail |
Honda | Fit |
If you are in the Copperbelt, the Hilux and Dyna are the workhorses. If you are commuting in Lusaka, the Allion and Vitz dominate.
Our Zambia inventory updates daily. You can browse the full stock of Japanese used cars for sale in Zambia online, filter by make, model, engine size, year, and budget, and check real auction photos and grades before you commit to anything. Whether you want a fuel-efficient Vitz for Lusaka or a Hilux for upcountry farming, the stock list shows what is bookable now, what is in transit, and what is already on its way to Dar es Salaam. Save the ones you like and our Lusaka team will send you a landed cost estimate for each.
Zambia is landlocked, which makes the shipping route more important here than in most other markets. The process is straightforward once a registered exporter handles it for you.
1. Browse the stock or place an auction bid. Choose from our online inventory or let our Tokyo team bid for you at USS, AUCNET, or other major Japanese auctions.
2. Request a quote. We send you the auction sheet, photos, and a full landed cost estimate covering vehicle price, shipping route, and Zambian duties.
3. Confirm port choice. Dar es Salaam is the closest and most used route for Japan to Zambia shipments. Durban works if pricing or scheduling makes sense. We help you decide.
4. Complete the purchase. Secure payment, clear documentation, and a deposit confirm your unit.
5. Shipment to Africa. RoRo or container from Japan to your chosen port. Sea transit runs about 4 to 6 weeks.
6. Overland to Zambia. From Dar es Salaam, the vehicle moves by car carrier or driver to Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe, Kabwe, or any other Zambian city. Our clearing partners handle the Nakonde border crossing, or Chirundu if the route is coming through Durban.
That is the short version. Our complete guide to importing cars from Japan to Zambia walks through every stage in detail, including JEVIC inspection, ZRA clearance, and the full document checklist.
Zambia charges a Specific Duty (a bundled fixed Kwacha amount set by the Zambia Revenue Authority) plus a Carbon Emission Surtax based on engine size. Your exact figure depends on vehicle type, engine size, and age. Rates change with each ZRA schedule, so generic percentages from older guides will not match your invoice.
Send us the make, model, year, and engine size of the vehicle you are considering, and our Lusaka team will give you a current landed cost number from the latest ZRA schedule. No surprises at the border.
Direct exporter status. Active since 2002. Stock of over 100,000 vehicles across every major Japanese manufacturer. JEVIC pre-shipment inspection is included on every shipment to Zambia. JUMVEA registered. Zambia office in Lusaka with named staff who respond on phone and WhatsApp within one business hour. Clearing partners across Dar es Salaam, Durban, and the Nakonde and Chirundu border crossings.
Buying from one of the original Japanese used car exporters means lower prices, better grades, and a clearer paper trail than any reseller can offer. If you are looking at Japanese cars for sale in Zambia and want to skip the local markup, this is the route.
Browse our current stock, or contact our Lusaka team at +260 571 872 378 to discuss your import.
SAT-д та далд хураамж эсвэл нэмэлт төлбөрийн талаар санаа зовох хэрэггүй болно. Бид Zambia дахь үйлчлүүлэгчиддээ чанарыг алдагдуулахгүйгээр шударгаар тохиролцохыг хичээдэг
SAT нь Zambia-д Японд ашигласан өндөр чанартай автомашинуудыг боломжийн үнээр санал болгож буйдаа бахархдаг. SAT-ийн тусламжтай та найдвартай тээврийн хэрэгслийг хамгийн боломжийн үнээр авах боломжтой.
SAT-аар зочилж, манай Японы хуучин автомашины өргөн цуглуулгаас сонголтоо хийгээрэй. Бид Zambia-ын хамгийн том Японы автомашин экспортлогч бөгөөд таны загвар, төсөвт тохирсон тээврийн хэрэгслийг санал болгож байна.
Манай тусгай баг Zambia дахь үйлчлүүлэгчиддээ онцгой үйлчилгээг санал болгож, тэдэнтэй урт хугацааны харилцаа тогтоохын тулд үргэлж дээд зэргийн үйлчилгээ үзүүлдэг.
I can smile every time I drive this Honda Fit. Small car but very comfortable and economical. Buying from SAT Japan was simple from beginning until end. They always informed me what is happening during shipping, so I never become worried. Car arrived clean and mechanical condition is very good. Price was also reasonable compared to local market. I will recommend them because they make importing car feel much easier than I thought before. Very happy customer from Zambia.
Today was a good day for our family because our vehicle arrived. Car is running well and condition is better than we expected. Engine sound is fine, seats are comfortable, and body still looking nice.SAT Japan gave us updates during shipment, so we did not feel completely lost. Buying from another country can make person worried, but their communication made things more simple. We appreciate how they handled export and paperwork. Thank you SAT Japan. We are enjoying the car with family now.
We are very happy to finally receive our car. The vehicle looks beautiful and enough space for family use. Inside condition was clean, and driving is also comfortable. At first we had many questions about buying car from Japan, but SAT Japan team was answering and helping us understand the process. Documents also came without big problem. The car reached Zambia safely and seeing it in real was a happy moment for us. Everything was almost same like shown before purchase. Only small waiting time, but overall we are satisfied with this deal.
I compared many import companies before buying, but I finally selected SAT Japan because their vehicle history and condition details looked more complete than others. That helped me make my decision without too much doubt. I like companies that provide useful information instead of only trying to sell. The Honda Fit arrived in nice condition and has been very smooth to drive. It is comfortable in the city, fuel efficient, and the engine feels strong. There was a small stain on one floor mat and a tiny paint chip near the bumper, but these are very small issues and easy to fix. They do not reduce the value of the car for me. Overall, I am happy with my purchase and would confidently buy from SAT Japan again.
For me, the biggest reason to choose SAT Japan was not only the car. It was how they handled everything after I confirmed my order. They kept updating me during the process, so I never felt confused about where my vehicle was. That communication gave me peace of mind. When I finally received the car, it matched my expectations. The engine runs smoothly, the interior is clean, and it feels reliable for everyday use. I found a few light scratches on one side, but they are very minor and easy to fix. They did not change my opinion because the overall quality is excellent. I can happily recommend SAT Japan to anyone looking for an honest company with dependable Japanese vehicles.
This car surprised me a lot. I was searching for something different from normal SUVs and sedans. Toyota Mark X Zio give both comfort and practicality together. The car arrived clean and exactly as auction details showed. No bad surprises. SAT Japan helped me understand inspection sheet and that gave me confidence before buying. On the road, vehicle feels stable and powerful. Cabin is quiet and seats are comfortable even during long driving hours. My family likes it very much. I also appreciate the support team because they replied fast whenever I needed information. Not every company gives this level of attention. Overall very good purchase and I will consider SAT Japan again for future imports.
First time importing car and honestly I was little worried. But after receiving this Toyota Sienta, all stress finished. Vehicle looks even better than photos and interior was very neat. The thing that impressed me is how SAT Japan checked the vehicle before export. They answered many of my questions and never rushed me. I compared many companies but communication here was much better. Driving is comfortable and suspension feels soft on rough roads. Family enjoys the space and sliding doors make things very easy when carrying kids or shopping bags. Very satisfied customer. For me this was good decision and I can say SAT Japan did professional job from start until delivery.
After comparing several vehicles, I settled on the Toyota Corolla Axio, and it has proven to be an excellent choice. The steering feels light, the engine is responsive and the overall driving experience is very comfortable. It is exactly the type of car that inspires confidence on every journey. One minor drawback is that some interior materials feel quite basic compared with more expensive saloons. However, the reliability, fuel economy and low maintenance costs more than compensate for that. SAT Japan made a strong impression with their professionalism. The updates throughout the shipping process were regular, and I always knew the status of my vehicle. That level of communication made a real difference. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the purchase.
I wanted a family car that is practical, economical and comfortable for long journeys, and this car has been a brilliant choice. The boot space is much bigger than I expected and there is enough room for shopping, luggage and everyday items. Fuel consumption is excellent, which helps reduce monthly running costs. The car drives smoothly and the hybrid system works. Steering feels light and parking is very easy. If I had to mention a small drawback, the interior design is a little dated compared to newer models, but it remains comfortable and functional. One thing I appreciated about SAT Japan was the quality of information they provided before purchase. The vehicle photos, auction details and communication gave me confidence throughout the process. Everything arrived exactly as described.
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