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Japan Side Costs
Car Price (Listing / Auction)
The price shown on the listing in USD
Enter listing price above
Japan Consumption Tax (10%)
Applied to auction purchases — may be included in listed price
Auto-calculated at 10%
Exporter / Broker Commission
Fee paid to Japan-side exporter or broker
Typical range: $500 – $1,500
Pre-Purchase Inspection (Japan)
Third-party physical inspection before purchase
Always recommended — $150 – $300
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Shipping & Insurance
Ocean Freight (Japan → US Port)
RoRo or container shipping
West Coast: $1,200–$1,500 / East Coast: $1,500–$1,800
East Coast Panama Transfer Surcharge
Applies if destination is Baltimore, NJ, or East Coast ports
Off
+$90 if East Coast port
Marine Insurance
Strongly recommended — protects against loss/damage in transit
On — $70
Always recommend this to clients
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US Side Costs
US Customs Duty (2.5%)
Applies to 25-year+ exempt vehicles — confirm with customs broker
Auto-calculated at 2.5% of car price
Customs Broker Fee
US-side broker handles customs clearance paperwork
Typical range: $300 – $500
Port Handling & Storage Fees
Port release, processing, and any storage while clearing customs
Typical range: $300 – $500
Inland Transport (Port → Client)
Trucking or transport from port to client's location
Varies by distance — $300 – $800
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Post-Arrival Budget
US Mechanic Inspection on Arrival
Recommended even after Japan inspection
$150 – $300
Immediate Maintenance Budget
Fluids, belts, seals — expected on any 20-25yr old car
Rotary engines: budget $2,000 – $5,000
State Registration & Title Transfer
Varies by state
Florida: ~$200 – $400
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