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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 buy this car because I wanted something comfortable and spacious. After using some weeks, I can say it was good decision. Seats are comfortable and engine feels smooth on road. SAT Japan service for me was organized. They send updates and I always know what stage my car is in. That communication was very important. This car makes driving relaxing and stress free.
This car changed my routine completely. Before I depend on others for movement, but now I have freedom. I can go anytime without waiting. That is very important for me. SAT Japan gave me smooth experience from beginning to end. I didn’t face confusion at any step. Everything was clear and well managed. Driving is comfortable and easy. I feel confident when I use it. Fuel consumption is also good, which helps me save money. This car is not just transport. It gives me independence. That is why I rate it full.
This car gave me very different feeling after using some time. At first I thought it is just normal car, but now I see it is very comfortable and easy to live with. Driving is smooth and I don’t feel tired even when I use it for long time. One thing I really like is how stable it feels on road. Even when road is not perfect, it still handles in calm way. That gives me confidence while driving. SAT Japan experience for me was very positive. They didn’t rush me to buy. They gave me time, showed me options, and explained details clearly. That made me feel respected as customer. Inside is clean and comfortable. Enough space for daily use and also small family trips. Fuel consumption is also reasonable, not heavy. This car is not just transport for me. It gives comfort and confidence together. That is why I am very satisfied with it.
When I got this car, first thing I notice is how easy everything feels. No learning needed. I just sit and drive. That simplicity is something I really like. Driving in narrow streets is no issue. Car respond quickly and I feel in control. Also I notice braking is sharp and safe. Now about SAT Japan — I didn’t even know much about them before. But after dealing, I see they work like system. Everything has order. Selection, payment, shipping, all steps connected. That made me feel secure. Inside, I like visibility. I can see road clearly from front. That reduce my stress when driving in busy areas. This car is not about features. It is about how it behaves daily. And for me, it behaves perfectly. That is why I rate it high.
Car is okay and doing job well. I use daily and no big issue. SAT Japan process was simple. I get car without stress. Driving is smooth enough. Inside is normal but fine. Good for basic use.
I am very happy with my order from SAT Japan. The car is in the promised condition and the order process was very smooth too. The SAT Japan team has been very helpful and I can confidently recommend this company to others.
I was a bit confused from where to import my car considering the large number of options out there. However, luckily enough, I chose SAT Japan and my experience has been great. I am so happy and excited to receive my car and cannot wait to drive it around. I wish this company the best of luck for future.
Buying a Japanese car was on my mind as i had limited budget and wanted a fuel efficient Sedan. I finally bought one from SAT Japan. I didn’t expect this but the car came in excellent condition even through it was a used one. This is the best thing about Japanese cars that they are in good condition and have a low mileage. I really enjoyed my test drive and am really happy with my purchase. Thanks to SAT Japan because their transparency brought me to a point where I felt like leaving a good review here.
I am the first financially independent woman of my family and I wanted to buy the first car I ever bought for myself. For this reason, I was very picky with the dealer I chose for myself. I came across SAT Japan while browsing and browsed their inventory. They really seemed promising. I am glad I trusted them because they recommended me the best vehicle for my lifestyle. This car suits my lifestyle. The customer care service was there with my not only throughout my purchase but also afterwards.
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