輸入ガイド / オーストラリア

Importing a car from Japan to Australia

Vehicles built more than 25 years ago can be imported under the “older vehicles” pathway. Younger vehicles are only possible through the SEVS register and a Registered Automotive Workshop.

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最終確認 2026/10/12

Eligibility

Older vehicles pathway: built more than 25 years ago (unknown build month → December is assumed, as the government does).
Younger vehicles: only models on the SEVS register, through a Registered Automotive Workshop.
Vehicles significantly modified within the last 25 years may not qualify as “older vehicles”.

What you pay

Customs duty, with 0% available for Japanese-origin cars under JAEPA.
GST on the value of the taxable importation, and Luxury Car Tax above the LCT threshold (which changes every July).
Import approval, compliance and broker costs.
Not included: state stamp duty and registration.