hey guys,


i was wondering if someone can kindly give me some advise on importing
a car from Japan.

Im at the research stage at the moment.  And would like to start
preparing to make a bid at an online japan auction service (autojp).

Basicily i would like to know, when the car has reached Southampton
within 7 days i need to sort out 10% customs and 17.5% vat otherwise
the car will not be released and penilties incured.
But will HM customs automaticly send me C&E form 388/389, or will i
need to apply/send them VAT form 415/414 ? (although one place has
said these are only neccessary for imports within EU)


I have found a company in Southampton who will collect the car from
docks, transport, then SVA prepare & Test. And have mot'd.


I then need to register & License.
Send the below to local Registration office:
Valid UK MOT, Proof of Travel, Bill of sale, Valid Insurance, V55/5,
V875, Japanese logbook, Cancelled registration, registration fee, duty
for road fund licence, letter from manufacturer, evidence of payments
of duties to C&E 388/389 and VAT 415, evidence of type approval, SVA
test cert, have car inspected to check identity.  *that was a
mouthful*

How does this sound ? What have i missed ?


cheers pacha@linney.org