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Secure Your Japanese Used Car to Botswana with Full Transparency

Browse vehicles in Japan ready for purchase and import to Botswana, with auction-sheet and inspection evidence shown per vehicle where available. Compare live stock, pricing and import details before requesting your final Botswana quote.

Carbarn – Reliable Used Cars

Auction Report

What the Listed Price Includes

Car & shipping included

Two Verified Reports

Auction Sheet + Carbarn Inspector Report

Easy Payments

Pay by bank transfer or credit card

Track Shipment & Documents

Live vessel tracking + invoices & Bill of Lading (B/L)

How Does It Work

Backed by 2 Inspection Reports

01

Choose Your Car

Browse our pre-inspected cars in Japan.

Choose <strong>Your Car</strong>

02

Review 2 Reports

Auction Sheet + Carbarn Inspector Report

Review 2 <strong>Reports</strong>

03

Order & Pay

Online payment available

Order & <strong>Pay</strong>

04

We Ship. You Track

Get full access to vessel, documents & delivery

We Ship. <strong>You Track</strong>

Regulations for Importing Japanese Used Cars to Botswana

Considering importing a car from Japan to Botswana? Understand the essential rules, duties, and required documentation to ensure a smooth import process.

Year Restriction

No Age Limits

Time of Shipment

40 Days

Destination

Durban and Walvis Bay

Vessel

RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)

Essential Documents for Importing Japanese Used Cars to Botswana

01

Registration Certificate (Country of Origin)

Confirms car registration status

02

Export Certificate

Issued by Japanese authorities, required for customs

03

Original Invoice

Provided by Carbarn.

04

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate

Mandatory pre-shipment condition appraisal by the approved inspection body.

05

Bill of Lading

Issued by the shipping company detailing shipment specifics

06

Condition Report

Detailed description of vehicle condition, including exterior, interior, and mechanical status

Payment Methods

Bank Transfer

Direct international transfer. Payment details are provided only on an official Carbarn proforma invoice after quote confirmation.

Credit / Debit Card

Pay securely online with your card.

What You Can Verify Before You Buy

Auction sheet: Original Japan auction sheet on the vehicle page
Carbarn inspection report: Independent condition report with photos
Exact odometer and grade: Stated per vehicle from the recorded documents
Vehicle photos / defect evidence: Exterior, interior and defect close-ups
Japan stock location: Every vehicle is in Japan before import to Botswana
Import route: RoRo from Japan to Durban, around 40 days
What the listed price includes: Car and ocean shipping included
Shipment/document tracking: Live vessel tracking, invoice and Bill of Lading

Car FAQs

Answers to Your Questions

Policies may change periodically, so please check with BURS for the latest updates.

Our pricing is transparent. The listed price includes the vehicle and shipping; duty, tax (VAT), and customs clearance costs are not included and are paid separately.

Vehicles are shipped via RoRo to Durban, then hauled by road to Botswana.

It’s based on CIF value, vehicle age, engine size, and SADC trade rules.

It usually takes 40 days for your car to arrive in Botswana from Japan.

Customs duty is 27% of the vehicle’s CIF value (Cost, Insurance, and Freight).

Vehicles arrive via Durban Port (South Africa), then transported inland to Botswana.

We accept Bank Transfer and Credit / Debit Card.

There are no official age restrictions on imported vehicles in Botswana.

Vessels from Japan to Southern Africa depart weekly.