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GUIDES TO IMPORTING FROM JAPAN
Let's be frank. Importing from Japan can be confusing and difficult. And you could waste a lot of time and lose money.
But it doesn't have to be that way. Armed with the right information you can soon be importing like a veteran.
Scroll down and click the links to select these simple guides, tutorials, calculators, tools and checklists to help you safely and profitably import from Japan.
HOW TO SELECT AN EXPORTER FROM JAPAN
With hundreds of exporters from Japan it can sometimes be hard to find the right one. This guide gives you a simple 26 Point Checklist that you can use to find the best exporters from Japan.
HOW TO IMPORT A VEHICLE FROM JAPAN
At first importing a vehicle from Japan might seem daunting, but this guide breaks down how to import vehicles from Japan into 6 Simple Steps.
It also has direct links to valuable resources that can help you.
HOW TO IMPORT USED VEHICLE PARTS FROM JAPAN
This tutorial discusses the 2 main options commercial importers have for sourcing used vehicle parts in bulk from Japan.
It lists the advantages and disadvantages of both options so you can choose the right option for your company.
HOW TO GET FRONT CUTS, FRONT CLIPS, AND HALF CUTS FROM JAPAN
There are frequently mis-understandings about the process for importing containers of Front Cuts, Front Clips and Half Cuts from Japan.
This importers guide takes you through the 11 key steps in importing, right from selecting the right exporter to taking delivery of the half cuts in your country.
USED AUTO PARTS CONTAINERS FROM JAPAN - TIPS FOR HIGHER PROFITS
This 25 page downloadable PDF Guide gives you tips on the most profitable way to buy parts.
It includes which salvage vehicles to buy and how to dismantle them, how to plan your shipment, manage your cashflow and how to avoid those commoditised niches that squeeze your profits.
Read on your desktop, iPad, Kindle, tablet or print it out.
HOW TO IMPORT TO YOUR COUNTRY
Import regulations can often be complicated and confusing. Get it wrong and your import could be denied entry, you may face expensive storage fees and fines. In the worst case you risk having your import seized at the docks and crushed. However, all of this can be prevented by research before you go ahead.
HOW TO MAXIMISE PROFITS FROM YOUR IMPORTING BUSINESS
It makes no sense to take product from one part of the world to another unless you can do so profitably.
This guide gives you 7 simple steps to maximise your profits when importing from Japan.
HOW TO WORK OUT WHEN A VEHICLE WAS BUILT
Knowing when a vehicle was built or first registered can be vital information which is often needed to meet import regulationss. Japanese vehicle registration documents give the date of first registration of a vehicle, not the build date.
However, VIN Decoders can assist you in working out when the vehicle was built.
HOW TO CONVERT FROM THE JAPANESE YEAR SYSTEM
Japan uses two calendar systems.
The first is the same as normal international calendar, the Gregorian calendar. The second is a system based on the year of reign of the Japanese Emperor.
Vehicles in Japan are identified by both systems, though vehicle registration documentation and vehicle service records usually shows the Emperor system.
HOW TO FIND THE SPECIFICATIONS OF VEHICLES
With thousands of models and unique specifications Vehicle Catalogs are vital if you're wanting to get the model that exactly matches your requirements.
HOW TO UNDERSTAND JAPANESE VEHICLE AUCTION INSPECTION SHEETS
When a vehicle is entered into one of Japan's Wholesale Vehicle Auctions the auction house creates an inspection sheet for the vehicle.
This guide explains Vehicle Grades, Terms and Abbreviations, the Comments section and how to get Personal Inspections
at Wholesale Vehicle Auctions.
HOW TO UNDERSTAND JAPANESE AUCTION INSPECTION GRADES
To simplify the process of finding suitable vehicles the auction houses give each vehicle an overall grade and grades for the interior and exterior condition.
Vehicle Grades can be expressed as both numbers and letters.
The guide goes into the meaning of each grade and explains exactly what it means.
HOW TO GET INDEPENDENT PERSONAL VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Even though you're in another country you can still get vehicles that you're interested in personally inspected by independent professional inspectors throughout Japan.
HOW TO GET THE CHEAPEST AND BEST SHIPPING
Learn whether to ship by Roll-On Roll-Off carrier or by container.
What size container is best for your requirements?
Should you choose prepaid or collect shipping?
When should you request that your Bills of Lading are surrendered?
HOW TO WORK OUT SHIPPING COSTS TO YOUR PORT
Estimating shipping costs is fundamental in working out whether or not to go ahead with importing from Japan.
The Shipping Estimator lets you estimate shipping costs for both Roll-On Roll-Off and containerised shipping. It gives you the choice of ports available, indicative sea freight costs and the frequency of shipments,
For vehicles you can select your make, model and chassis code to get a customised estimate for the vehicle you're wanting to import.
HOW TO CONVERT JAPANESE YEN TO ANOTHER CURRENCY
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Prices in Japanese Yen can be confusing at first, especially since prices for almost anything seem to have a lot of numbers.
However, Japanese Yen prices can easily be converted to your preferred currency with the Currency Converter.
HOW TO MONITOR JAPAN TIME
Knowing the current Japan time is essential if you're placing bids on Japanese Auctions. With the TS EXPORT® Japan Time Widget you can view current Japan time anytime on your desktop.
The current Japan time will now display in a separate window. Resize the widget by pulling on the corners of the browser window. Keep the widget on your desktop and you'll always know the current time in Japan. Use it to place and monitor your bids.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT IMPORTING FROM JAPAN
Importing from Japan can be daunting if you've never done it before.
There's procedures, jargon, fees and costs that can be confusing if not explained simply.
Our experience spanning 3 decades has let us compile the most comprehensive Q&A Knowledge Base of any exporter from Japan, with answers to over 350 of the most commonly asked questions organised in categories and groups for easy access.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT JAPAN'S LARGEST ONLINE AUCTION
The Yahoo! Japan Auction is Japan's largest online marketplace.
It let's you source directly from retailers, wholesalers
and directly from end users throughout all of Japan.
It can be used to source everything from parts to vehicles to large machinery and can be used to get a quick overview of the price and availability of what you're thinking of importing.
It let's you source directly from retailers, wholesalers
and directly from end users throughout all of Japan.
It can be used to source everything from parts to vehicles to large machinery and can be used to get a quick overview of the price and availability of what you're thinking of importing.