How to Import a Car to South Sudan

A complete guide to the vehicle import process, from the auction in Japan to your doorstep in South Sudan.

Step 1

Browse & Select Your Vehicle

Use our live auction portal to browse thousands of vehicles directly from Japan. Use the filters to narrow down your search by make, model, year, and more. Once you find a vehicle you're interested in, click to view its details, including the auction sheet and photos.

South Sudan Import Note

As South Sudan is a Left-Hand Drive (LHD) market, our portal will automatically show you compliant LHD vehicles. there are no age restrictions, but Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles are required.

Step 2

Consultation & Agreement

Contact our sales team to discuss the vehicle. We will provide a detailed cost estimate including all fees and answer any questions you may have. Once you are ready to proceed, we will send you a formal sales agreement to sign.

Step 3

Make Your Deposit

To secure the vehicle and allow us to bid on your behalf, a commitment deposit is required. This is typically a percentage of the vehicle's estimated final cost and is fully refundable if we are unsuccessful in winning the auction for you.

Step 4

Bidding & Purchase

Our expert team in Japan will bid on the vehicle on the auction day up to your agreed maximum budget. If we win the auction, we will notify you immediately and handle the purchase from the auction house on your behalf.

Step 5

Shipping & Inspection

Upon purchase, we manage the vehicle's de-registration in Japan and arrange for the mandatory pre-export inspection required for your country. We then book it for shipping on the next available vessel to the Port of Mombasa.

South Sudan Import Note

All vehicles must pass a Certificate of Conformity inspection by the SSNBS before shipping.

Step 6

Port Clearance & Registration

Once the vessel arrives in Mombasa, our agents handle transit clearance. The vehicle is then transported to the Nimule border for final customs clearance with the NRA and local registration.

Step 7

Final Payment & Collection

After the vehicle has been cleared and registered, you will be invited to make the final payment. We can then arrange for final delivery to your location in South Sudan.

South Sudan Duties & Taxes

Here is a summary of the taxes administered by the NRA for imported vehicles.

Customs Duty

This tax can range from 10% to 40% depending on the vehicle type and value. We will provide an exact figure in your quotation.

Sales Tax

A sales tax is applied after customs duty. The rate can vary.

Other Fees

Various administrative and clearance fees may apply at the border. All known fees will be included in our final invoice.

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