UK imports usually involve an import declaration, VAT and customs duty, NOVA notification, vehicle approval where applicable, DVLA registration, vehicle tax and insurance. JUC handles Japan-side sourcing, auction and condition information, export documents and shipping coordination; UK clearance, modifications, testing, registration and insurance are handled by the buyer or a UK agent unless a quote explicitly includes them.
Confirm the exact model, grade, auction inspection sheet, mileage record, export eligibility, destination port and whether you have a UK customs agent or importer ready. Japanese auction sheet disclosure is useful before commitment, but it does not replace UK import, approval or registration checks.
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UK vehicle approval depends on the exact vehicle and current rules. If the vehicle was first registered or manufactured more than 10 years ago, it might not need approval. Check the vehicle-specific exemption and current GOV.UK requirements before relying on this route. Treat age as a check point, not a blanket exemption.
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Common checks include an MPH-readable speedometer, rear fog lamp, headlamp aim, VIN or statutory plate, emissions evidence and other equipment required by the chosen approval or registration path. Requirements are vehicle-specific; meeting a preparation checklist does not guarantee approval.
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| Japan side | Vehicle cost basis, auction or service fee, Japan export handling, deregistration, export certificate documents, inland movement to port if applicable, ocean freight and marine insurance when quoted. |
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| UK side | Import declaration, VAT, customs duty, customs broker or agent fees, port charges, approval or testing, modifications, DVLA registration, vehicle tax, insurance and inland transport. |
| Cost certainty | There is no exact landed price without vehicle-specific inputs, destination documents and the buyer's UK-side arrangements. |
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| JUC / Okinawa Auto | Japan-side sourcing, auction sheet and condition information sharing, deregistration, export certificate preparation and shipping coordination from Japan. |
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| Buyer or UK agent | UK customs clearance, tax payments, approval route, modifications, testing, DVLA registration, insurance and local compliance unless a specific written quote explicitly includes a defined item. |
These are sourcing examples, not current inventory. Actual year, specification, condition, price and export eligibility are confirmed per inquiry.
No. We support Japan-side sourcing, vehicle information disclosure, deregistration, export certificate preparation and shipping coordination. UK customs clearance, taxes, approval, modifications, registration, insurance and local compliance are handled by the buyer or a UK agent unless a specific quote explicitly includes them.
No. Requirements depend on the vehicle, age, equipment and the approval route. Common preparation points include an MPH-readable speedometer, rear fog lamp, headlamp aim, VIN or statutory plate and emissions evidence, but the final decision belongs to the UK authority or test route.
If the vehicle was first registered or manufactured more than 10 years ago, it might not need approval. Check the vehicle-specific exemption and current GOV.UK requirements before relying on this route. It still needs import, tax, registration and insurance steps before use on UK roads.
Check the vehicle cost basis, auction or service fee, Japan-side export handling, ocean freight, marine insurance if quoted, UK import declaration, VAT, customs duty, approval or testing, modifications, port and agent charges, DVLA registration, vehicle tax and insurance.
NOVA means Notification of Vehicle Arrivals. When a vehicle is permanently brought into the UK, HMRC generally needs to be notified within 14 days, and DVLA registration cannot be completed until NOVA is processed. Depending on the importer, the declaration may be handled by the buyer, shipping company, customs agent or HMRC route. JUC does not handle UK NOVA by default unless a written quote explicitly includes it.
No exact landed price can be guaranteed before the specific vehicle, winning price, vessel schedule, destination port, tax treatment, approval or modification needs, agent fees, port charges and insurance are known. JUC can disclose Japan-side quote ranges and known items, while the buyer or UK agent should confirm final UK-side costs.
No. The examples are sourcing examples only. They do not represent current inventory, and actual year, grade, condition, price and export eligibility are confirmed per inquiry before purchase commitment.
This guide is general information. Final decisions are made by the destination authority, customs agent and vehicle-specific documents.
GOV.UK: importing vehicles into the UK GOV.UK: telling HMRC GOV.UK: paying VAT and duty GOV.UK: getting vehicle approval GOV.UK: IVA manual for cars
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