Country Import Guide · Asia Pacific

Papua New Guinea

Check Japan-origin used-vehicle requirements before purchase

Import statusOpen with conditions
SteeringRight-hand drive
Last verified2026-08-14
Pre-export assessment and complete customs documents may be required for used vehicles. Confirm current inspection, duty and registration requirements before purchase.

Key import and registration requirements

Verify current ruleRegistration

Purchase eligibility and registration

Pre-export assessment and complete customs documents may be required for used vehicles. Confirm current inspection, duty and registration requirements before purchase.

Evidence source · Papua New Guinea Customs Service ↗
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 · Papua New Guinea Customs Service ↗
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 · Papua New Guinea Customs Service ↗
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 · Papua New Guinea Customs Service ↗

Japan-origin inspection providers

JEVICService available — confirm recognition

The organization lists this Japan-origin service. Confirm the current authority recognition, vehicle scope and certificate before booking.

Certificate
Pre-export assessment certificate
Evidence status
JEVIC
Evidence source ↗
Import, inspection and registration rules can change. Confirm eligibility using the chassis number before purchase.