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How much can I bid?
Start from what you can actually spend. Enter your total budget and we work backwards through shipping, taxes, compliance and registration to the highest bid that still fits.
- Car plus Japan fees
- ￥3,370,000
- Estimated landed cost
- $44,992
- Left in your budget
- $8
If everything comes in high, this bid could land at $50,792. Switch to worst case to stay under $45,000 no matter what.
The vehicle price below is your bid plus ￥100,000 of Japan fees, since customs values the car with them included.
| Line | AUD |
|---|---|
Vehicle price Hammer or FOB price converted from JPY. Exporter fees and Japanese inland transport are extra (roughly ¥50,000 to ¥150,000). | $30,542 |
Shipping to Australia (RoRo)est. Roll-on roll-off to Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. Fremantle is at the high end. Containers cost more. Typically $1,500 to $4,500 | $3,000 |
Marine insurance(1.5%) Optional, but the border includes an insurance amount in the taxable value either way. | $458 |
Customs duty (JAEPA, Japanese-built)(0%) 0% for cars built in Japan under the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement. Must be claimed on the import declaration with an origin document; otherwise the general rate is 5%. | $0 |
GST(10%) 10% of the value of the taxable importation: vehicle plus freight, insurance and duty. Typically $3,250 to $3,550 | $3,400 |
Luxury car tax(33%) 33% of the amount above the threshold, GST-exclusive. The LCT value includes freight, insurance, duty and GST. Applies on first import whatever the car's age. | $0 |
ROVER import approval (older vehicle) Concessional RAV entry approval for 25+ year vehicles, includes the RAV charge. SEVS route is $95 plus $109 RAV charge instead. | $42 |
Port handling and customs brokerest. Wharf and unloading fees plus a broker to lodge the import declaration. Typically $700 to $1,800 | $1,250 |
Biosecurity inspection and cleaningest. DAFF inspects used vehicles on arrival and charges per 15 minutes. Dirt, seeds or insects mean paid steam cleaning and re-inspection. Typically $200 to $1,400 | $800 |
Asbestos assuranceest. Zero tolerance at the border for any age of vehicle. Pre-2000s cars are most at risk; test or replace gaskets, brake and clutch material before shipping and keep records. Typically $200 to $3,500 | $1,850 |
Compliance (older vehicle: roadworthy, VIN, engineer)est. 25+ year cars need no workshop modification, just state roadworthy and paperwork. Cars under 25 on the SEVS register need a Registered Automotive Workshop: budget $3,000 to $10,000 instead. Typically $1,800 to $3,500 | $2,650 |
First registration and CTPest. Varies by state. Excludes state stamp duty on first registration (roughly 3% to 4.2% of value), which can add thousands on a $50k car. Typically $500 to $1,500 | $1,000 |
| Estimated total landed | $44,992 |
| Excludes exporter commission, Japanese inland transport, state stamp duty and any repairs needed to pass roadworthy. Duty, GST and LCT follow official rates; other lines are typical market ranges. | |
An estimate to plan your bidding, not a quote. Taxes follow official rates; shipping, compliance and inspection use typical ranges. In Australia, state stamp duty on first registration is extra. Confirm with your exporter and a compliance workshop before you bid.
Why bid from your budget
- Taxes stack: GST is charged on the car plus shipping, and in Australia luxury car tax comes on top of that.
- Fixed costs like compliance and inspection don't shrink for a cheaper car.
- A few hundred thousand yen at auction can be thousands of dollars by the time it lands.
Set your max bid before the auction, give it to your exporter, and don't go over it in the moment.
Found a car under your max?
Check its auction sheet before you bid. The full report translates every damage code, the inspector's notes and the grade, and tells you if it can be imported, from A$15.