Commercial Invoice
Itemises the vehicle sale and is commonly used for customs declaration at the destination.
Your journey starts here
How to Buy Your Car from Japan
Buying your next vehicle from Japan is simple with ER. Follow our straightforward process, from choosing your car to receiving it at your destination.
Vehicles shown are demo listings while our live stock is being prepared.
The process
Five Simple Steps to Your Next Car
From Japan to your destination, we guide you through every stage of your purchase.
Step 1
Select a Car & Send Inquiry
Find Your Perfect Vehicle
Explore our available Japanese vehicles and choose the one that matches your preferences, budget, and requirements.
- Browse available vehicles
- Search by manufacturer or model
- Review vehicle images and specifications
Example — illustration only
Toyota Harrier
Example vehicle card, representative photo
- Price
- Example only
- Details
- Via inquiry
Inquiry
Send an inquiry to our team
Tell us which vehicle you are interested in and where it should be shipped. Our team replies with the available details. Sending an inquiry is not a commitment to buy.
Step 2
Receive Vehicle Details & Quotation
Get All the Details You Need
Our team reviews your inquiry and provides available vehicle information, pricing, and shipping details.
- Submit your selected vehicle inquiry
- Receive a response from our sales team
- Review the vehicle details
From: ER Sales Team
Subject: Your vehicle quotation
Toyota Harrier
Example vehicle used for illustration
- Price
- Example amount
- Shipping
- To be confirmed
- Destination
- Your country
- Total
- Final quotation required
Real quotations come from the ER team after they review your inquiry. Nothing on this card is an offer.
Step 3
Confirm Order & Receive Invoice
Confirm Your Vehicle Purchase
Once you are satisfied with the vehicle details and quotation, confirm your order and receive your invoice.
- Review the final quotation
- Confirm your vehicle selection
- Confirm delivery destination
Invoice
Invoice No. ETR-XXXX
- Invoice No.
- ETR-XXXX
- Issue Date
- YYYY-MM-DD
- Customer
- Customer Name (placeholder)
- Make
- Example make
- Model
- Example model
- Chassis No.
- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
- Vehicle Price
- Example amount
- Shipping
- To be confirmed
- Total
- Stated on your official invoice
Payment Instructions
Placeholder text. Your official ER invoice will contain the payment instructions that apply to your order.
Always verify your invoice and payment details directly with the ER team before making payment.
Step 4
Make Payment & Submit Proof
Simple & Secure Payment Options
After receiving your official invoice, choose your preferred payment method and follow the instructions provided by our team.
International Bank Transfer
Make a bank transfer using the official bank account information provided on your ER invoice.
Please use only the bank details provided on your official ER invoice.
- Receive your official invoice
- Verify the bank beneficiary details
- Visit your bank or use supported online banking
- Request an international SWIFT / T/T transfer
- Enter the exact beneficiary information from your official invoice
- Include the invoice number as payment reference, where supported
- Complete the payment
- Obtain the transfer confirmation or T/T copy
- Share your payment proof with ER
- Wait for payment verification
Payment proof
Already Made Your Payment?
Share your payment confirmation with our team so we can verify your transaction.
Step 5
Shipping & Vehicle Delivery
Your Car Is On Its Way
After payment verification and order confirmation, our team coordinates the export and shipping process.
- Payment Verified
- Vehicle Prepared for Export
- Shipping Arranged
- Vehicle Dispatched
- Shipping Documents Issued
- Vehicle Arrives at Destination Port
- Customer Completes Import Procedures
- Vehicle Collected or Delivered Where Available
Shipping schedules and import requirements vary depending on your destination.
Paperwork
Important Documents for Your Vehicle Import
We help you understand the documents involved in purchasing and importing your vehicle.
Bill of Lading (B/L)
Issued by the shipping line. It records the shipment and is typically needed to collect the vehicle.
Export Certificate
Official record that the vehicle has been deregistered in Japan for export.
Translated Export Certificate
A translation of the export certificate, which some destinations ask for during registration.
Inspection Certificate (when required)
Needed only where the destination or vehicle type requires a pre-shipment inspection.
Other Destination-Specific Documents
Some countries ask for additional papers. Your ER contact will tell you what applies to yours.
Requirements vary by destination. Samples shown are illustrations with placeholder data only.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often. For anything specific to your order, contact our team.
18 questions
Ready to get started?
Your Next Car Is Just a Few Steps Away.
Explore our Japanese vehicle collection and let our team guide you through the purchasing process.
Vehicles shown are demo listings while our live stock is being prepared.