Destination
Importing Cars From Japan to DR Congo
DR Congo imports route inland from Dar es Salaam or Mombasa. The market is dominated by tough 4x4s and commercial vehicles.
Port
Dar es Salaam or Mombasa, then inland
Age limit
No fixed cap
Drive side
Right-hand drive
Shipping time
40–60 days plus inland
Inspection
BIVAC / pre-shipment certificate required
Import rules
Right-hand drive. Pre-shipment inspection (BIVAC or equivalent) certificate required for customs clearance.
Estimated duties and taxes
Customs duty, IGA, ICA, plus inspection and inland transit fees. Total burden depends on routing.
Indicative figures only. Final amounts are set by your customs authority on the day of clearance.
Shipping to Dar es Salaam or Mombasa
Typical transit time: 40–60 days plus inland. RoRo is the standard option for most cars; container is recommended for higher-value units or multiple vehicles.
Required documents
Bill of Lading, invoice, BIVAC certificate, deregistration. Originals routed to your clearing agent.
Popular in this market
Popular Models in DR Congo
Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota Hiace
Mitsubishi Pajero
Why us
Why Import to DR Congo Through Us
- Experience with multi-stop inland transit
- Familiar with BIVAC pre-shipment requirements
- Can route via Dar or Mombasa as preferred
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