Japanese Used Cars for export to South and East Africa

Earlier the process of importing used automobiles from Japan was cumbersome. But thanks to the Internet, now it has become much easier to import Japanese used cars or other vehicles directly from Japan. Recently East African countries have revised the Customs Management Act to relax the age limit on importing used cars, so this is proving as an advantage for used car importers.

Even though the used car import process in Africa has become simpler, there are certain import rules to be followed depending on the country. For example, if you want to import Japanese used automobiles in Tanzania, it necessary to get registered with Tanzania Revenue Authority, and you should also have your Tax Identification Number & Import Declaration Form for all imports to Tanzania.

Before importing vehicles in Tanzania & most countries in East Africa you have to get the vehicle inspected by paying inspection fees. Japanese company Cotecna Inspections can carry out the inspection for you as it has got license from government of Tanzania for the same.

Age of used vehicle which will be imported is not that important; however, it is important to check vehicle for its road worthiness before importing. One more thing to be noted over here is that while importing used vehicle directly from Japan it is necessary to have an appraisal certificate from JAAI (Japan Automobile Appraisal Institute).

In African countries roads are not good so they need vehicles which is strong and which handle all the bad road conditions.As a result of their worst road condition tough vehicle like Toyota Hiace is in great demand.

Because of its dependability and capability to deal with a vast range of topography, the Toyota Hiace is turned out to be Africa's common vehicles; mainly it is used as minivan taxi. Compared to other vehicles it is much cheaper & moreover its parts are easily available in Africa so it is used as public transport in many of the African countries.Probably because of this South Africa's Department of Transport has estimated that out of every 10 taxis 8 are Hi-Aces.

Other popular vehicles are Toyota Hilux 4WD, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Camry sedans. Honda and Nissan (particularly Nissan Bluebird). Used Hino trucks and used Isuzu trucks and buses are favored for imports.

Shiotsu Auto Trade Japan is major exporter of Japanese used automobiles. We export both new as well as used automobiles.

We have huge stock of used trucks, cars and other commercial vehicles, and we can also help you to get vehicle of your choice from various used car auctions in Japan. We are members of major auction houses in Japan such as the USS Used Auto Auction. All used automobiles in our stock go through a severe assessment. Apart from cars, we also deal with other vehicles like trucks, buses & vans.

We help our African customers by providing all the necessary documentation while exporting the vehicles. We can also arrange the required inspection of used vehicles conducted by Cotecna in Japan.

We have satisfied customers from East Africa and South Africa which includes countries like Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Kiribati, Tanzania , Lesotho, Swaziland, Malawi, Namibia, Mozambique.

Please check our website at http://www.shiotsu-used-car.com for more details about importing Japanese used cars.