Country Import Guide · Asia Pacific

New Zealand

Check Japan-origin used-vehicle requirements before purchase

Import statusApproval required
SteeringRight-hand drive
Last verified2026-08-14
Entry certification, vehicle standards and biosecurity clearance must all be satisfied. Used vehicles from Japan require an MPI-approved offshore system before shipment.

Key import and registration requirements

Verify current ruleRegistration

Purchase eligibility and registration

Entry certification, vehicle standards and biosecurity clearance must all be satisfied. Used vehicles from Japan require an MPI-approved offshore system before shipment.

Evidence source · New Zealand Transport Agency / Ministry for Primary Industries ↗
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 · New Zealand Transport Agency / Ministry for Primary Industries ↗
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 · New Zealand Transport Agency / Ministry for Primary Industries ↗
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 · New Zealand Transport Agency / Ministry for Primary Industries ↗

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
MPI used vehicle system certificate
Evidence status
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries
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
MPI used vehicle system certificate
Evidence status
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries
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
MPI used vehicle system certificate
Evidence status
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries
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
MPI used vehicle system certificate
Evidence status
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries
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
MPI used vehicle system certificate
Evidence status
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries
Evidence source ↗
Import, inspection and registration rules can change. Confirm eligibility using the chassis number before purchase.