No hidden fees. Choose a package that fits your needs — government taxes are quoted separately based on your vehicle and destination country.
Pricing
Choose a package that fits your needs. Government taxes (duty, VAT, registration) are quoted separately and depend on your vehicle and country.
Auction sourcing, Japan-side handling, shipping, and EU customs clearance — all included. You manage local registration.
Complete package including registration. Full end-to-end service available in Netherlands, Germany, Poland and the UK. For other countries: sourcing, shipping and customs included — registration on request.
For dealers and fleet buyers importing 3+ vehicles. Dedicated account manager and priority auction access. Registration included for NL, DE and PL.
Vehicle sourced from Japan at €40,000 purchase price. Germany has no separate registration tax. Estimates for illustration. See costs for other EU countries →
| Cost Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle purchase (auction) | €40,000 | Hammer price + Japan auction fees |
| Japan inland transport + export | €400 | Port transport + export documentation (EPC) |
| Ocean shipping (RoRo) | €1,500 | Yokohama → Germany, 6–8 weeks |
| EU customs clearance (broker fee) | €460 | Licensed broker: Zollanmeldung, T1 document, duty entry, VAT filing |
| EU import duty (10%) | €4,250 | 10% of CIF value — €42,500 CIF |
| German VAT / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer (19%) | €8,883 | 19% of CIF + duty (€46,750) |
| Registration tax (Germany) | €0 | None — Germany has no separate vehicle registration levy |
| EU compliance modifications (TÜV-spec) | TBD | ECE R112 headlights, km/h speedometer, fog light — varies by vehicle condition, quoted after inspection |
| TÜV / DEKRA §21 individual approval | €1,150 | Individual vehicle type approval (Einzelabnahme) |
| HU Hauptuntersuchung | €80 | Biennial roadworthiness inspection |
| EU inland transportation | TBD | Port of entry → your address — enclosed or standard open transport, your choice; quoted separately based on distance |
| German Kennzeichen (licence plates) | €30 | Registration plates + Fahrzeugschein |
| Zen Auto Import service fee | €1,899 | Full Service package |
| Total Landed Cost (via Japan) | €58,652 | Road-legal, fully registered — inland transport quoted separately |
| Same car in European market | €72,000 – €80,000 | Typical asking price at EU dealers for equivalent spec & mileage |
| Your Estimated Saving | €13,000 – €21,000 | By importing directly from Japan |