Official Vehicle Import Authorities
Import rules and tax calculations change. Use these first-party sources to verify information before paying for a vehicle.
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Motor vehicle import procedure, age, steering and inspection requirements.
Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)
Import control and PVoC information for used motor vehicles.
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Official motor vehicle import tax calculator and customs planning inputs.
URA Motor Vehicle Value Guide
Official customs valuation reference and vehicle value guidance.
Zambia Revenue Authority
Official used-motor-vehicle specific duty schedule; verify the newest published year.
Jamaica Customs Agency
Official documents and pre-shipment import-licence requirement.
NZ Transport Agency
Japan-specific standards evidence and entry requirements.
Department of Infrastructure — ROVER
Official import-approval pathways and ROVER application guidance.
GOV.UK
Official declaration, tax, NOVA, approval and registration sequence.
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Used imported vehicle product-status statement for registration eligibility.
How JapanAutoPort uses sources
We prioritize government, customs, standards and transport authorities. We summarize rules for buyer research, identify the responsible authority and avoid presenting estimates as final assessments.
Always confirm the exact vehicle, manufacture or registration date, chassis details, inspection status and current law directly with the destination authority or a qualified local professional.