Import a car from Japan to Hong Kong
Hong Kong drives on the left and sits days away from Japan by sea — the natural home for RHD Japanese cars. We bid at the auctions, handle export and ship to Kwai Chung; you handle first registration.
One of the closest, fastest markets for Japanese cars
What Hong Kong requires
Current Transport Department and Customs guidance sets no fixed age cap, but every used import needs EPD emissions/noise approval, a Customs return, a Transport Department examination and a value-based First Registration Tax before it can be licensed. LHD applications are normally not accepted.
No fixed age cap stated
Current official guidance does not set a seven-year or any other fixed age cap — condition, emissions and Transport Department approval matter more than age.
Right-hand drive
Hong Kong drives on the left and uses RHD cars almost exclusively; LHD applications are normally not accepted outside special circumstances.
Customs, EPD & TD exam
Before use, the car needs an EPD emissions/noise approval and a Customs return, is examined by the Transport Department, and pays a First Registration Tax calculated on its taxable value.
First Registration Tax at your end. Hong Kong charges no customs duty on cars, but a steep, value-based First Registration Tax applies before licensing. It is paid to the HK authorities and is not in the JapanAuc landed cost — confirm the current bands with Hong Kong Customs / TD.
How to import to Hong Kong with JapanAuc
Register & set a budget
Sign up free and place a refundable deposit. Tell us your target model and budget, and that it’s headed to Hong Kong.
Find eligible cars
We filter the auctions to clean RHD units that will pass the HK examination, and translate the auction sheet so you bid with confidence.
Win & inspect
We bid on your behalf. On winning, the car moves to our yard for real yard-in photos and export preparation.
Pay the balance invoice
After you’ve seen the yard-in photos, settle the balance (hammer price + commission + export + freight) by bank transfer, Wise or PayPal.
Export & ship
We complete export deregistration, book RoRo or a container to Hong Kong (Kwai Chung), and send you the Bill of Lading and full document pack.
Clear at Hong Kong (Kwai Chung)
Your Hong Kong clearing agent pays the First Registration Tax and licensing and registers the car with the Transport Department. We help with any document you need.
Osaka · Kobe
Japan → Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the shortest runs from Japan. Cars sail by RoRo or in a container from Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka or Kobe.
Models buyers ask for
Toyota Alphard
The status people-carrier — huge demand in HK.
Toyota Aqua
Tiny, thrifty and ideal for dense city driving.
Honda Vezel
Popular urban SUV with strong resale.
Toyota Crown
The comfortable executive choice — a HK favorite.
Your JapanAuc landed cost to Hong Kong
Everything JapanAuc charges is in Japanese yen and transparent: the hammer price you win at, our commission (flat ¥35,000 up to ¥1,000,000, then 3.5%), the Export Package (auction-house fee + inland transport + export handling), then ocean freight. Added up, that’s your CIF Hong Kong price.
First Registration Tax, licensing and any local handling are charged separately in Hong Kong — not part of our quote. Use the calculator for a live CIF figure, then add your local clearing costs.
Importing to Hong Kong — common questions
No — current official Transport Department and Customs guidance does not state a fixed age cap. Every used import still needs EPD emissions/noise approval and a TD examination regardless of age.
Yes — Hong Kong drives on the left and uses RHD vehicles almost exclusively; LHD applications are normally not accepted outside special circumstances.
Roughly 7–11 days to Kwai Chung, among the fastest of any market we serve.
No customs duty on cars, but a value-based First Registration Tax applies before licensing. Confirm the current rate with HK Customs / TD; it is outside our CIF quote.
Ready to import your car to Hong Kong?
Register free, tell us your model, and we’ll find eligible cars at the source.