Ship a car from Japan and Import & Customs Clear it in the UK is a fairly easy process if you need an expert agent as our Customs Clearance Agents UK at Trans Global Logistics UK Limited.
There are many bits of paperwork you’ll require to get your Japanese car past customs clearance, but our Customs Clearance Agent UK will help you all the way!
First is the import declaration, which our shipping company and Customs Clearance Agents UK will be able to handle. A shipping note and bill of lading are also required, which the shipping company can also provide.
You should also have proof of ownership from the seller or dealer, which would come in the form of an invoice or bill of sale.
The vehicle registration certificate or vin/chassis number should also come from your seller or dealer.
A proof of individual vehicle approval (IVA) is also required, which can be acquired from the DVSA for the UK Vehicle Registration purposes as all imported vehicles needs to have a new UK plates registration and pass all standard Government Test to be approved!
After your Japanese car has passed through customs our Customs Clearance Agents UK will advise you that you have 14 days in which to tell HM Revenue & Customs that it’s arrived in the UK. You should also pay VAT and duty if HMRC tells you to.
Next, you’ll need to have your car approved to be driven in the UK.
Our Expert UK Vehicle Registration Department will sort out all individual vehicle approval from the DVSA, to ensure your Japanese car meets all the relevant safety and environmental standards.
When registering your car our Expert UK Vehicle Registration Department will choose the test centre, and DVSA will offer an inspection within 20 working days. If your vehicle passes, you’ll be issued with an Individual Approval Certificate (IAC).
Our Expert UK Vehicle Registration Department will follow up also by register and tax your vehicle with the DVLA. Once our UK Vehicle Registration Department has process everything they’ll give you a registration number which they will use to get the number plates created.
Normal UK car insurance will refuse to cover Japanese imports, or there will be high premiums attached. This is because Japanese import cars are seen as a ‘grey import’ coming from outside the EU and may not conform to high EU and UK standards.
In addition to this, insurance may be hard to find because of potential repair costs. Replacement parts might not be readily available, either scarce in the UK or having to be imported specifically for repairs.
Mechanics who are experienced in repairing Japanese cars are also harder to come by.

Our expert at Customs Clearance Agents UK and UK Vehicle Registration Department will guide you through everything you will need to know for clear and register your vehicle in the UK.
Speak with an expert who will be able to advise you on the latest rules and regulations.
Trans Global Logistics UK Limited , International Shipping & Logistics Company with 30 years of experience, will be able to offers several services for your Vehicle Transport / Customs Clearance / Import and UK Vehicle Registration to confidently support your shipment in either Import or Export for any type of equipment.
Contact us at Trans Global Logistics UK Limited – bizdev@tglog.co.uk – phone 07833 410 281 www.tglog.co.uk