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Zambia

Check Japan-origin used-vehicle requirements before purchase

Import statusOpen with conditions
SteeringRight-hand drive
Last verified2026-08-14
Pre-shipment roadworthiness inspection applies to used vehicles from Japan through appointed providers. Confirm current age, tax and registration conditions before purchase.

Key import and registration requirements

Verify current ruleRegistration

Purchase eligibility and registration

Pre-shipment roadworthiness inspection applies to used vehicles from Japan through appointed providers. Confirm current age, tax and registration conditions before purchase.

Evidence source · Zambia Bureau of Standards / Road Transport and Safety Agency ↗
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 · Zambia Bureau of Standards / Road Transport and Safety Agency ↗
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 · Zambia Bureau of Standards / Road Transport and Safety Agency ↗
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 · Zambia Bureau of Standards / Road Transport and Safety Agency ↗

Japan-origin inspection providers

EAAAuthority-approved

The import authority lists this organization as an approved provider for the stated inspection service. Confirm the current vehicle scope before booking.

Certificate
Roadworthiness certificate
Evidence status
Zambia Bureau of Standards
Evidence source ↗
QISJAuthority-approved

The import authority lists this organization as an approved provider for the stated inspection service. Confirm the current vehicle scope before booking.

Certificate
Roadworthiness certificate
Evidence status
Zambia Bureau of Standards
Evidence source ↗
ATJAuthority-approved

The import authority lists this organization as an approved provider for the stated inspection service. Confirm the current vehicle scope before booking.

Certificate
Roadworthiness certificate
Evidence status
Zambia Bureau of Standards
Evidence source ↗
Import, inspection and registration rules can change. Confirm eligibility using the chassis number before purchase.