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“Tomiyu Trading has been very cooperative with me and made sure that I was satisfied with my purchase. They’re very informative and kept me updated. If you’re looking to import a car from Japan, this company won’t disappoint” - @smilewithaloha_

" I was looking for a Toyota Chaser in a certain budget and Tomiyu Trading was able to help me source and inspect many cars for me, they sent me pictures and videos of the car as well as history reports. I was really satisfied with my purchase and can't wait to get a second car from them!" -@jaysonsteezy

"Tomiyu Trading made the process of importing a car super easy! I purchased a car last year that had to be in storage for 1 year and they took great care of it. I also wanted a freshen up on the cars engine and they were able to do that to the car before shipping it to me. The car arrived exactly as pictured and I would reccomend them to anyone who is interested in buying a car from Japan!" - @aprilte0

How long is shipping?

This depends on your country and the number of vessels that go to your country per month. A typical purchase will leave Japan within 3-5 weeks of purchase. Ocean freight typically takes 2-5 weeks. 

We book your shipment on the day we receive your registration papers from the auction or the dealer. It is a simple process to book shipments so we don't cause any delays. 

Vessel schedules are not set. Sometimes extra vessels are scheduled and sometimes vessels are dropped. We will confirm with you as soon as we have confirmation from the vessel company, however we aren’t in control of the shipping company when it comes to any changes. 

Do you ship via container or RORO?

We can ship either method, but typically RORO (Roll on Roll off) is the better option. RORO is a giant car-ferry that crosses the ocean. These vessels are often shared with new cars. RORO is generally less expensive and safer for your cars. If you think container might be better for you, we can discuss your individual situation and get you appropriate quotes. 

What if the car is broken?

Auction cars are inspected by the auction staff before sale and any mechanical problems should be noted on the auction sheet. That being said, some cars (especially older cars) may have missed problems, or new problems between the auction inspection and arriving at our yard. In this case, we will make a claim to the auction for compensation. In some cases, the seller will be asked to pay for repairs. However, cars over 15 years old are rarely possible to claim and the final decision is up to the auction. 

Transferring Funds

Money transfers can take several days to be received and fees can be expensive. For this reason, we recommend that people pay with WISE Banking App. It’s very easy and straight forward and the fastest method of payment with minimal fees.

Our fee for sourcing you the car and arranging everything for exportation with all legal documents is 150,000 yen. It doesn’t matter what vehicle budget you purchase, our fees stay the same and all receipts including the USS Auction receipt will be given to you as proof.

Financing

We do not offer financing. You should speak with your bank or credit union in your country. In most cases, lenders want to have documents showing the price of the vehicle. We can prepare you a quote to show to your financier. 

You can pay via bank transfer direct to our Japanese account in yen. Your bank can set that up. When someone sends us money, we have to pay money to receive it. This is on top of your transfer fee. We highly recommend using WISE Banking App.

Refunding 

Yes, we can! We send transfers back without question.

R Grade Cars

R-grade cars are are cars that have been in an accident that have been repaired. The R stands for "repaired".  Repaired vehicles can be large accidents or they can be minor accidents. R-grade does not mean anything about the condition other than the accident so R-grade cars can be good vehicles sometimes. 

We don't offer a service to see the vehicles before purchase. This is because we purchased from all USS auctions across Japan and have many clients weekly. The cost would have to be much higher if we were to inspect the vehicles before bidding. Those who prefer more information on the vehicle before purchasing we can hire an auction inspector for additional cost to check the main points of the vehicle. 

Private party purchase

We can also purchase from an individual in Japan. However, vehicle registrations are complex in Japan and we will likely have to guide the seller how to hand off the registration. Because of this, we have a higher fee for cars bought from an individual. 

We buy from any auction and private parties across Japan. Which means that transport costs will vary.

We can ship to any country that allows importing of vehicles. We can ship roll on roll off (RORO) or container. Costs depend from country to country and by the size of the vehicle. Please email us if you would like a shipping quote. 

Every country has it’s own import regulations and import costs. These are in the form of customs duty, tax, excise fees, and terminal fees. Costs may change from port to port. Contact a customs broker in your country for a quote on import costs. 

Some countries require you to pre-inspect the vehicle before shipping it out of Japan. These countries usually have strict import regulations and so be sure to check what they are before buying. Costs change from country to country so email us if you have any quesitons. 

As far as documents and paperwork for legality, we here at Tomiyu Trading will provide all the necessary documents without any additional fees (150,000 yen service fee). We will email you a PDF File of everything and will also send you the original copy by postal mail through DHL mailing. Please be assured that we will handle all the required documents for your country’s registration and DMV rules. However, it is your responsibility to check any additional costs and requirements in your country or district. That being said, please confirm everything before you produced to buy or import a vehicle. 

Additional: Vehicle shipping prices change depending on the exchange rates and vehicle size.