{"id":1555,"date":"2021-06-18T15:03:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T06:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carused.jp\/blog\/?p=1555"},"modified":"2021-06-18T15:03:37","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T06:03:37","slug":"car-importation-costs-from-japan-to-the-democratic-republic-of-congo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carused.jp\/blog\/car-importation-costs-from-japan-to-the-democratic-republic-of-congo\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Importation Costs from Japan to the Democratic Republic of Congo"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are several resources online providing information about importing <\/span>used cars from Japan<\/span> to the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, it is quite challenging to determine exactly what you\u2019ll spend during the shipping process. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here at Carused.jp, we can provide you with all the details you need. We have done our best to compile all the details you need to know, allowing you to gain an overview of what to expect. Whether you\u2019re planning to import <\/span>Japanese vans<\/span> like a Nissan Urvan or Toyota <\/span>HiAce van<\/span>, you can go through this article and find the information you need.<\/span><\/p>\n

Computing the Importation Costs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When calculating the expenses of importing a vehicle to Congo, you need to determine the FOB (Free on Board) price and the CIF (Cost of Insurance Freight). Keep in mind that the FOB is the actual price of the car without the inspection, insurance, and transport fees. When you go through our catalog, you will see that we always advertise the FOB on the listing. On the other hand, the CIF is the sum of the FOB, freight, insurance, and inspection fees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shipping Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

There are two ways to ship your vehicle to Congo\u2014through container or roll-on-roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping. If you\u2019re planning to import a luxury car which requires optimum protection, container shipping service is the ideal option. The vehicle will be secured with straps and cables inside the container. As such, you can ensure that the vehicle will not be scratched or dented during loading and unloading. Moreover, you can protect it from tampering.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, if you want to keep the shipping costs low, you can opt for Ro-Ro shipping. It may not be as secure as container shipments, but it requires less time to load and unload the vehicles. The car is driven onto the vessel and off of it, hence the name \u2018roll-on-roll-off\u2019. <\/span><\/p>\n

Duties and Taxes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

You should know that the importation fees in Congo vary significantly, depending on the type of vehicle you are shipping. That said, the cost of importing a <\/span>Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter<\/span> is different from what you\u2019ll have to pay if you\u2019re shipping a <\/span>Land Cruiser Prado<\/span>. The value-added tax (VAT) range from 8 to 13%. On the other hand, the import duties range between 8 to 46%, depending on the size of the engine. Some <\/span>used cars from Japan<\/span>, particularly trailers, semi-trailers, and tractors over 15 years old, are subject to a 12% excise tax.<\/span><\/p>\n

The shipping fee depends on your chose port of delivery. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are three main delivery points to choose from:<\/span><\/p>\n