Country Import Guide · Asia Pacific

Australia

Check Japan-origin used-vehicle requirements before purchase

Import statusApproval required
SteeringRight-hand drive
Last verified2026-08-14
Obtain the correct vehicle import approval before shipping. Road registration eligibility and biosecurity clearance are separate checks, and not every Japanese-market vehicle qualifies.

Key import and registration requirements

Verify current ruleRegistration

Purchase eligibility and registration

Obtain the correct vehicle import approval before shipping. Road registration eligibility and biosecurity clearance are separate checks, and not every Japanese-market vehicle qualifies.

Evidence source · Department of Infrastructure / Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ↗
RequiredDocuments

Core documents

Prepare the original Japanese export or deregistration certificate, invoice, bill of lading and every market-specific approval or inspection certificate. Confirm the final list before shipment.

Evidence source · Department of Infrastructure / Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ↗
ConditionalInspection

Pre-shipment inspection

Use the inspection organizations and certificate scope shown below. Recognition can change, so recheck the authority source before booking.

Evidence source · Department of Infrastructure / Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ↗
RecommendedSafety

Chassis-number check before purchase

Send WATSU LOGI the chassis number, destination and vehicle model before purchase so age, specifications, inspection and document feasibility can be checked.

Evidence source · Department of Infrastructure / Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ↗

Japan-origin inspection providers

JEVICAuthority-approved

The biosecurity authority lists this organization as an approved offshore cleaning or used-vehicle system operator for Japan-origin vehicles.

Certificate
ROCIP cleaning and pre-inspection certificate
Evidence status
Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Evidence source ↗
ATJAuthority-approved

The biosecurity authority lists this organization as an approved offshore cleaning or used-vehicle system operator for Japan-origin vehicles.

Certificate
ROCIP cleaning and pre-inspection certificate
Evidence status
Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Evidence source ↗
ATLAuthority-approved

The biosecurity authority lists this organization as an approved offshore cleaning or used-vehicle system operator for Japan-origin vehicles.

Certificate
ROCIP cleaning and pre-inspection certificate
Evidence status
Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Evidence source ↗
BordercheckAuthority-approved

The biosecurity authority lists this organization as an approved offshore cleaning or used-vehicle system operator for Japan-origin vehicles.

Certificate
ROCIP cleaning and pre-inspection certificate
Evidence status
Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Evidence source ↗
FF ForwardingAuthority-approved

The biosecurity authority lists this organization as an approved offshore cleaning or used-vehicle system operator for Japan-origin vehicles.

Certificate
ROCIP cleaning and pre-inspection certificate
Evidence status
Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Evidence source ↗
Import, inspection and registration rules can change. Confirm eligibility using the chassis number before purchase.