Pre-shipment inspection
Many countries require a car to be inspected in Japan before it ships — proof it's roadworthy, genuine and clean. Here's what's checked, who checks it, and what it costs.
What a pre-shipment inspection is
A pre-shipment inspection (PSI) is an independent check carried out in Japan by an accredited agency — JEVIC, QISJ and others — on behalf of your government. It confirms the car is roadworthy, the odometer is genuine, and it's free of radiation and biosecurity risks before it's loaded.
Whether it's required — and which agency — depends entirely on your destination country. We know each market's rules and arrange the correct inspection automatically, reducing the risk of your car being held or rejected at your port.
Six things every inspection covers
The inspection agencies
Each destination government appoints an accredited agency. The car is inspected at their Japan facility, and a certificate is issued that travels with the export documents to clear customs at your end.
You don't arrange any of this yourself — tell us your destination and we book the right one.
Requirements change by country and are set by your government — we confirm the current rule for your market at booking.
Not sure what your country requires?
Tell us your destination and we'll confirm the exact inspection rule.