What is the age restriction on imported cars in New Zealand?

Vehicles should not be older than 25 years in order for them to be imported in New Zealand.

Do I need a license from the government to import cars in New Zealand

No. There is no requirement for a license by the government. However, you need to obtain an import approval for both the importation of the automobile and the supply of the automobile within the New Zealand market.

How much car import tax must I pay when importing a vehicle from Japan to New Zealand?

Taxes and duties applied depend upon the country of origin. If the vehicle originates from a country with a free trade agreement with New Zealand, such as Japan, then only a 10% tax is charged.

Can I import a Japanese car to New Zealand?

Japanese cars can be imported in New Zealand through its seaports.

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Import Regulation

Year Restriction

No Restriction

Shipping Port

Auckland

Time to Ship

3 to 4 weeks

(can vary)

Pre-shipment inspection

Yes

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Used Cars Import Rules and Regulations in the New Zealand

Age Restriction

There is no age restriction for car import in New Zealand.

Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

You can import right-hand drive vehicles into the country

There are restrictions on the import of left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles, and left-hand drive vehicles (LHD) are converted to right-hand drive vehicles before registering and driving on the road in New Zealand.

Inspection

Before importing a vehicle into New Zealand from Japan, JEVIC and Quarantine inspection (MAF Biosecurity) must be done in Japan.

Moreover, all the used vehicles from Japan need to pass through Biosecurity clearance as they might contain several biosecurity contaminants, including high-risk pest species such as the Lymantria diaper (Asian gypsy moth). This is done to determine the type and degree of slippage.

Road Worthiness Check

The vehicles must undergo compliance checks before they can be driven on New Zealand roads. Keep in mind that if your vehicle has chassis damage, it will fail the compliance check, and you will have to pay a massive amount in repair costs.

Import Duties and Taxes on Used Cars in New Zealand

Generically, no tariff duty is applied on automobiles, and they are only subjected to a 15% sales tax.

Documents Required for Import of Vehicle in New Zealand

Original commercial invoice
Original certificate of registration and title
Bill of lading (BL)
Original invoice
ID card/passport copy
Vehicle license document or insurance certificate
New Zealand Customs Client Code Application.

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Toyota C-HR

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Daihatsu MOVE

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There were some dela...

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Toyota HIACE VAN

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Import Regulation

Year Restriction

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Used Cars Import Rules and Regulations in the New Zealand

Age Restriction

Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

Inspection

Road Worthiness Check

Import Duties and Taxes on Used Cars in New Zealand

Documents Required for Import of Vehicle in New Zealand

Used Cars for Sale in New Zealand - SAT Japan

Why Choose SAT Japan?

Easy Shipping to New Zealand

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Why Choose SAT

Transparency

Affordability

Extensive Selection

Unmatched Customer Service

Customer Reviews

My Daihatsu Tanto wo...

Daihatsu TANTO

Noah Walker

I really liked the c...

Audi A8

Lucas Clark

The experience was t...

Toyota C-HR

Ethan Taylor

Thanks to SAT for an...

Nissan X-TRAIL

Jack Johnson

Very nice website de...

Daihatsu MOVE

Liam Smith

Efficient and fast e...

Toyota PASSO

Carlos Fernández

There were some dela...

Toyota COROLLA FIELDER

Kuot James

Apart from some mino...

Toyota HIACE VAN

Thon Stephen

SAT Japan has very e...

Toyota PASSO

Atem Moses

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