Used Cars in Tanzania - Prices & Japan Stock

What the Listed Price Includes

Car & shipping with EAA inspection included

Two Verified Reports

Auction Sheet + Carbarn Inspector Report

Easy Payments

Pay by bank transfer or credit card

Track Shipment & Documents

Live vessel tracking + invoices & Bill of Lading (B/L)

How Does It Work

Backed by 2 Inspection Reports

Choose Your Car

Browse our pre-inspected cars in Japan.

Review 2 Reports

Auction Sheet + Carbarn Inspector Report

Order & Pay

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We Ship. You Track

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Regulations for Importing Japanese Used Cars to Tanzania

Considering importing a car from Japan to Tanzania? Understand the essential rules, duties, and required documentation to ensure a smooth import process.

Year Restriction

No Age Limits

Time of Shipment

40 Days

Inspection

EAA

Destination

Dar es Salaam

Vessel

RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)

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Essential Documents for Importing Japanese Used Cars to Tanzania

Registration Certificate (Country of Origin)

Confirms car registration status

Export Certificate

Issued by Japanese authorities, required for customs

Original Invoice

Provided by Carbarn.

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate

Mandatory pre-shipment condition appraisal by the approved inspection body.

Bill of Lading

Issued by the shipping company detailing shipment specifics

Condition Report

Detailed description of vehicle condition, including exterior, interior, and mechanical status

Payment Methods

Bank Transfer

Direct international transfer. Payment details are provided only on an official Carbarn proforma invoice after quote confirmation.

Credit / Debit Card

Pay securely online with your card.

What You Can Verify Before You Buy

Auction sheet: Original Japan auction sheet on the vehicle page
Carbarn inspection report: Independent condition report with photos
Exact odometer and grade: Stated per vehicle from the recorded documents
Vehicle photos / defect evidence: Exterior, interior and defect close-ups
Japan stock location: Every vehicle is in Japan before import to Tanzania
Import route: RoRo from Japan to Dar es Salaam, around 40 days
What the listed price includes: Car and ocean shipping, with EAA inspection, included
Shipment/document tracking: Live vessel tracking, invoice and Bill of Lading

Car FAQs

Answers to Your Questions

Our pricing is transparent. The listed price includes the vehicle and shipping; duty, tax (VAT), and customs clearance costs are not included and are paid separately.

You may track your shipment from “Track your Shipment” in your profile.

We have attached all sorts of images in your vehicle page. Moreover, you may see the Carbarn Inspection Comments and Report to verify the vehicle condition. Lastly, the Auction Grade will confirm the condition of the vehicle.

Customs duty is based on the CIF value, vehicle age, and engine capacity, following TRA rates.

Shipping to Dar es Salaam usually takes 40 days from Japan, depending on schedule.

Excise duty is 0% for up to 1000cc, 5% for 1001–2000cc, and 10% for engines over 2000cc.

Import duty is generally 25% of the vehicle’s CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) value.

All vehicles must undergo a pre-shipment inspection in Japan by EAA.

The price includes the cost of the vehicle unit, shipping charge, and inspection fee in Japan.

No official age restriction on used cars imported from Japan.

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