SYMPLE UTILITY / 01

Know the numbers
before you buy.

A practical landed-cost estimate for importing a vehicle from Japan to New Zealand.

CALCULATOR 01

Car import pricing

Enter your purchase price, choose a shipping method, and add your CO₂ figure below.

Car cost NZD

Excluding Japanese sales tax

Including Japanese sales tax 10%

Enter either price and the other will be calculated automatically. The tax-inclusive amount is used in the estimate.

Japan handling & transport NZD

Agent fees and transport within Japan.

Shipping method to NZ

RORO$2,500 Container$10,000 · non-runners

GST rate %

Applied to car + shipping.

Duty rate %

Currently set to 0%.

Compliance before GST

Special Interest VehicleAdds the $23.20 application fee and removes the CO₂ charge.

CO₂ penalty / credit NZD

Use the official Fuelsaver calculator ↗, then enter the result here. Use a negative number for a credit.

BEFORE YOU COMMIT

This estimate is intentionally calculated on the high side.

It does not include parts or consumables required during compliance.

Special Interest Vehicles are exempt from the CO₂ charge. The $23.20 application fee is included when selected.

Rates and regulations can change. Confirm current costs before purchasing.