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A practical estimate of what it costs to import and put a vehicle on the road in New Zealand.

CALCULATOR 01

Car import pricing

Enter your purchase price, choose a shipping method, and add your CO₂ figure below.
Read the car import guide first ↗

Vehicle details

Car name

Year

Engine size cc

Car cost NZD

Excluding Japanese sales tax

NZ$

Including Japanese sales tax 10%

NZ$

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

Price currency

NZDNew Zealand dollars JPYJapanese yen

Japan side cost NZD · estimated average

NZD$1,500

NZ$1,500 is an average estimate. Actual Japan-side costs may vary depending on the vehicle and circumstances. The estimate covers:

Auction-house or purchasing-platform fees
Transport to port
Cleaning
Heat treatment
Odometer check
Pre-shipping inspection
Storage
Deregistration for export
Export certificate and related costs

Import through SympleRacingAdds our NZ$1,000 service fee. We use our resources, trade accounts and existing connections to streamline the process, from buying the vehicle in Japan through Customs clearance, paperwork, compliance coordination and getting it road legal in NZ. Skip the hassle and enjoy the drive. You can still use the calculator for an accurate estimate even if you do not purchase through us.

Shipping method to NZ

RORO$2,500 average · marine insurance included Container$10,000 average · marine insurance included · non-runners

Shipping prices are average estimates and include marine insurance. Actual costs may vary.

GST rate %

Applied to car + shipping.

Duty rate %

0% as per current New Zealand Customs rules.

Compliance before GST

NZ registration post-2026 rates

Fuel type

Engine-size bracket auto-filled

Registration period

Registration cost auto-filled

Includes the registration fee and the selected registration period.

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

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, repairs 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.

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