⚠ Max 7 yearsRHD drive~45% duty⏱ ~10–14 days from Japan
Age Limit
Max 7 years
Manufactured 2019 or later
Import Duty
~45% total
~40–50%: import duty 25% + GST 10% + excise levy
Steering Side
RHD
Right-hand drive. Drives on the left.
Transit Time
10–14 days
From Japanese port to Papua New Guinea
⚠️ Age Compliance Checker
Select your vehicle's manufacture year to check if it meets Papua New Guinea's 7-year age limit:
📍 Entry Ports
🚢 Port Moresby (Port of Port Moresby)🚢 Lae Port
📋 Required Documents
📄JEVIC Certificate
📄Export Certificate
📄Bill of Lading
📄Invoice
📄Insurance
📄IRC (Internal Revenue) clearance
🗂 Step-by-Step Import Process
1
Select RHD vehicle under 7 years
2
Get JEVIC inspection
3
Ship to Port Moresby or Lae
4
IRC customs clearance
5
Pay all duties
6
MVIL inspection
7
MVR (Motor Vehicles Registry) registration
💰 Import Duty & Taxes
~40–50%: import duty 25% + GST 10% + excise levy
⚠️ Important: Duty rates change regularly. The figures above are based on 2026 rates and are for guidance only. Always confirm current rates with a licensed customs agent or freight forwarder in Papua New Guinea before committing to a purchase.
Always verify the auction sheet first. Get the original JP Sheet verification report before committing to any vehicle — confirms grade, mileage, accident history and all damage marks.
Check for flood damage. The Japanese inspector notes the word 冠水 (flood) in the auction sheet notes section. This is only visible with a full translation — never skip translation if buying for an important purpose.
Use a licensed freight forwarder who specifically handles Japan-to-Papua New Guinea imports. They know local customs requirements, common delays and documentation pitfalls.
Verify the exporter. Check the company is registered, has verifiable reviews, and provides a full paper trail including export certificate and shipping documents.
Never pay full price before the car ships. A deposit is normal — paying 100% before shipping is a major fraud risk.
Check the chassis number matches across all documents — auction sheet, export certificate, bill of lading and invoice must all carry the same number.
💡 Import Tips for Papua New Guinea
PNG roads outside main cities are very rough — prioritise 4WD vehicles with good ground clearance. Toyota Land Cruiser is extremely popular here.
🚗 Popular Japanese Cars in Papua New Guinea
Toyota Land CruiserToyota HiluxMitsubishi Triton
Verify the auction sheet before you import
Confirm grade, mileage and accident history before shipping to Papua New Guinea. Original record from Japan's auction database. From $7.
