Hanamaru.Co.,Ltd.
Purchase Process
For U.S. Military in Japan (Okinawa, etc.)
After payment is confirmed, the car will arrive at your location in about one month.
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About 2 weeks for vehicle inspection,
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About 1 week for thorough cleaning and preparation,
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About 2 weeks for shipping by sea.
1. Purchase Agreement
We will prepare and send you the purchase agreement for your review and approval.
2. Payment
Once you agree, please wire transfer the payment to our bank account.
3. Vehicle Inspection
We check the car thoroughly. If any issues are found, we fix them.
It usually takes about 2 weeks.
4. LTO Safety Inspection
We take the vehicle to the LTO for a safety inspection and paperwork title or deregistration
5. Shipping to Okinawa
After inspection and cleaning, we arrange shipping to Okinawa.
The car is on the ship for about 2 weeks.
6. Document Shipment
We will send arequired documents to the Japanese post office near you
They arrive before the car, and we will notify you when it arrives.
7. Temporary License Plate (if needed)
Please prepare a temporary plate depending on your base regulations.
8. Car Arrival
Deliver to gate of your base (driver is not allowed to enter the base) or specific location.
9. After-Sales Support
After delivery, please contact us for any questions or assistance regarding your vehicle.
For Customers in the U.S. Mainland
After payment is confirmed, the car will arrive at your location in about two months.
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About 2 weeks for vehicle inspection and maintenance
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About 1 week for thorough cleaning and preparation
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About 2 weeks to book the vessel after the car is ready
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About 1 month for shipping by sea.
1. Quote Preparation
We will provide a detailed estimate, including the vehicle price, shipping fee, and export-related costs.
To calculate shipping, please let us know your preferred port.
2. Customs Support
We can introduce our trusted partner customs broker.
They can assist with customs clearance, registration, and inland transportation in the U.S.
3. Purchase Agreement
We will prepare and send you the purchase agreement for your review and approval.
4. Payment
Once you agree, please wire transfer the payment to our bank account.
5. Vehicle Inspection
We check the car thoroughly. If any issues are found, we fix them.
It usually takes about 2 weeks.
6. Export Preparation
We obtain the necessary export certificate and prepare the car for shipment.
This usually takes 2–3 business days.
7. Shipping to the U.S.
Once everything is ready, the car is loaded onto the ship.
The ocean transit to your U.S. port typically takes about 1 month, but the duration may vary depending on shipping schedules, weather, and port congestion.
8. Shipping Status Updates
We will keep you informed of the shipping progress until your car arrives.
9. Document Shipment
We will send all necessary export documents and the export certificate to you by mail.
The documents typically arrive before the car.
10.Car Pickup
Once the car arrives, you can pick it up at the port.
11.After-Sales Support
After delivery, please contact us for any questions or assistance regarding your vehicle.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTION
Ver. 2025 July
IMPORT TARIFFS
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING PROCESS
Important Notice Regarding Import Conditions and Duties
Thank you for your interest in our vehicle.
Please be advised that this car is more than 25 years old and may qualify for import under the U.S. “25-year rule,” which generally exempts vehicles from certain EPA and DOT compliance requirements.
According to the most recent U.S. federal notice (Proclamation 10801, April 2025), it appears that passenger vehicles manufactured over 25 years ago may be excluded from the newly introduced 25% import tariff, and instead remain subject to the regular 2.5% duty rate.
However, since the language in the proclamation does not explicitly guarantee this exemption, final decisions are made at the discretion of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon entry.
For this reason, we recommend that buyers confirm the current status of import tariffs for 25-year-old vehicles with their customs broker or import specialist before finalizing the purchase.
We are happy to provide all documentation needed (manufacture year certificate, export title, etc.) to support your import process.
Please let us know if you have any further questions — we are here to help.
Best regards,
For further information, please see page 14710 of the Federal Register at the following URL
We are happy to arrange the shipping for your dream car to your location even internationally
■ Please let us know where you are located
** The list of ports below
■ We will provide the total cost of a vehicle and international shipping cost including required paperwork fee
■ Once payment is complete, we will start the preparation on the vehicle to meet the safety requirements
■ We will de-register the vehicle and e-mail you copies of associated papers
■ We will arrange both local pickup and international shipping
■ Once the car departs Japan, "export permit" and "Bill of Landing" will be issued and disseminated
** All required paperwork and process are professionally handled by us
** The vehicle should be running without technical issue(s) and with no oil leak for safety reason
** Please check the regulation(s) within your country or destination
SAMPLE OF DOCUMENT
EXPORT CERTIFICATE
SAMPLE OF DOCUMENT
BILL OF LANDING
SAMPLE OF DOCUMENT
DE-REGISTRATION FORM - EXPORT CERTIFICATE
THE LIST OF PORTS/COUNTRIES
