Guides for Japan's used-car exporters.
Plain-English answers on tax, costs and paperwork, written for the people who buy at auction and ship worldwide.
Japan Consumption Tax on Used Car Exports: How the Export Exemption Works
How Japan's export consumption tax exemption (輸出免税) works for used-car exporters: 0% on export sales, recovering the 10% paid on purchases, and proof to keep.
How to Calculate Landed Cost for a Used Car Export from Japan
A practical method for exporters to calculate total landed cost and true profit per vehicle: base invoice, parts, freight and recycle fee, with a worked yen example.
Documents Needed to Export a Used Car from Japan
A checklist of the documents used to export a used car from Japan: export certificate, commercial invoice, export permit, bill of lading and auction sheet, and how to avoid chassis-number errors.
Car Export Software vs Spreadsheets: What Japanese Exporters Should Look For
A buyer's checklist for car export software: cost per vehicle, unique chassis numbers, consumption tax, roles and audit logs, customer portal, import and reporting.
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