Skylines. Supras. JDM Legends. Done For You.
Get a fast, obligation-free quote to import your Japanese car into Australia. Whether it's a GT-R, a clean kei car or a numbers-matching JDM icon — no guesswork, no hidden costs, no compliance surprises. And because Japan drives on the left like us, there's no steering conversion required.
Importing a Japanese car into Australia isn't just about shipping — it's about regulation, compliance, timing, and cost control. The 25-year cut-off, SEVS eligibility and Japanese auction sourcing all matter, and one mistake can delay your car for months or cost you thousands. Dazmac handles the entire process end-to-end — from the Japanese auction floor to your driveway — so you don't have to navigate Japanese logistics and Australian government approvals alone.
importing Japanese vehicles into Australia under every major scheme.
of Australian import regulations & compliance pathways.
no nasty surprises or last-minute invoices at the port.
real people on the phone — not an automated call centre.
access to USS & major Japanese auctions, consolidation and RORO from every major port.
From Skyline GT-Rs to kei cars and touge-bred tuners — we move Japan's most wanted into Australian ports under the right scheme, every time. All right-hand drive, all ready for Aussie roads.
Skyline GT-R, Supra, RX-7, NSX & Lancer Evo — from numbers-matching classics under the 25-year rule to modern hero cars via SEVS. Shared container & RORO from Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka & Kobe.
Honda Beat, Suzuki Cappuccino, Autozam AZ-1 & clean compacts — tiny JDM character cars shipped & complianced for Aussie roads.
Pre-2001 Skylines, Silvias, Celicas & Hakosuka — concessional entry under the 25-year rule.
Nissan GT-R R35, GR Supra, Civic Type R & WRX STI — high-output, low-volume cars via the SEVS Register.
Silvia S15, RX-7 FD, 180SX & tuned street machines handled with secure, low-clearance shared-container freight.
We manage every stage of your import from Japan — from auction bidding & port collection to Australian delivery. One team. One quote. No hand-offs, no surprises.
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We first confirm whether your Japanese vehicle can legally be imported into Australia — checking the 25-year rule, SEVS Register and Personal Import Scheme before you commit or bid at auction.
No eligibility? We tell you upfront — saving you time and money.
Auction bidding & sourcing through Japanese auctions, Vehicle Import Approvals (VIA) through ROVER, Japanese export certificates (deregistration), customs declarations and biosecurity requirements. This is where many imports fail — our experience prevents costly errors.
We collect from the seller or auction yard and load at the nearest major Japanese port — Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka or Kobe — via shared container or RORO, with realistic timelines and full transparency throughout the ~14–21 day journey.
We manage customs clearance, coordinate inspections, asbestos testing and RAW compliance work to ensure every Australian standard is met. No confusion. No last-minute surprises.
Once approved and compliant, your vehicle is released and delivered — ready for registration in your state or territory.
Importing from Japan operates under multiple Australian government pathways. Picking the wrong one is the most common — and most expensive — mistake. Here's how we match your JDM car to the right scheme.
Vehicles 25 years or older (measured by build date, not model year) qualify for import under concessional entry. Perfect for R32 & R33 Skyline GT-Rs, A80 Supras, FD RX-7s, S13/S14 Silvias and pre-2001 JDM collectables.
For modern Japanese performance, rare, or unique vehicles meeting one of six eligibility criteria — think Nissan GT-R R35, GR Supra, Civic Type R & WRX STI. All SEVS imports must be processed by a Registered Automotive Workshop (RAW).
Australian citizens, PRs and eligible visa holders returning from Japan who've owned their vehicle for 12+ months can import it under the Personal Import option — one vehicle per five years.
Whether you're importing one JDM car or a whole fleet, the process is handled with the same precision.
Importing a personal dream car from Japan — one vehicle, handled like it's our own.
Rare collector, classic and performance JDM — SEVS, 25-year and concessional pathways.
Moving home from Japan under the Personal Import Scheme — with proper documentation & timing.
Commercial vehicles, dealer stock & bulk movements with consolidated freight and customs clearance.
Many people attempt to import a Japanese car themselves — and regret it. The most expensive part of importing from Japan is usually the part you didn't know about.
With Dazmac, you get it done right the first time.
Importing from Japan into Australia is highly regulated. Freight companies ship cars. Dazmac imports them.
As a guide, sea freight from Japanese ports averages around 14–21 days, and VIA processing typically takes 3–4 weeks (these can overlap). Add compliance and delivery time on arrival. We'll provide a realistic, end-to-end estimate during your quote based on your car, the chosen scheme and the departure port.
No. Japan drives on the left and Japanese cars are factory right-hand drive — the same as Australia — so there's no steering conversion required. This is one of the biggest advantages of importing from Japan over other markets.
Yes. We have access to Japan's major auction houses (including USS) and can bid, inspect auction sheets and secure the right car on your behalf — then handle export, shipping, compliance and delivery as a single end-to-end service.
No. We provide transparent pricing and explain all potential costs upfront — including Japanese auction & export fees, freight, marine insurance, customs duty, 10% GST, Luxury Car Tax (if applicable), asbestos testing, compliance work and delivery.
Australia has a zero-tolerance asbestos policy, and older Japanese vehicles can carry asbestos in brakes, gaskets and clutches. Testing is mandatory and costs roughly $800–$1,000 if done locally. We can coordinate offshore testing before shipment to save you time and money.
We consolidate and ship from every major Japanese port, including Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Kobe — via shared container for valuable, modified or low-clearance cars, or RORO for standard road vehicles. We recommend the right method and port per vehicle.
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Gilberton QLD 4208, Australia
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