B2B vehicle supply from Japan to Australia
Import cars from Japan to Australia
Source Japanese performance, collector, and commercial vehicles for dealership and resale programs in Australia.
Part of a business group working with Japan since 1991.
Licensed Japanese exporter and JUMVEA member.
More than 20,000 vehicles exported in 2025.
Export operations managed from Nagoya, Japan.
Built for repeat business purchasing.
Why Sumotori Auto
A Japan-side purchasing desk for Australian dealers
Buy directly from Japan without building your own auction, payment, storage, and export operation.
Dealer-only auction access
Search vehicles and review auction data through Yokozuna, our online platform for sourcing, pricing, and analytics.
Make informed buying decisions
Use translated auction sheets, grades, photos, statistics, and condition notes before you approve a bid.
Control each purchase
Set the required specification and a maximum bid, then review the expected vehicle and logistics costs before buying.
Test the margin before buying
Add your local charges in Yokozuna to compare projected landed cost with the target retail or wholesale price.
Leave Japan-side operations to us
We coordinate settlement, domestic transport, export preparation, port handling, and shipping.
Build a repeat supply program
Change the model mix and order volume from one purchasing cycle to the next around specialist, collector, and commercial demand.
Your team chooses the inventory and controls the resale plan while Sumotori Auto manages purchasing and export execution in Japan.
Choose a purchasing model
Buy at auction or choose ready stock
Choose one channel for a specific order or combine both when building a larger shipment.
Auction sourcing
Bid on vehicles listed by official Japanese auction houses and B2B platforms.
- Search by model, year, mileage, grade, and budget in Yokozuna
- Follow the auction schedule and place bids through your Yokozuna account
- Receive an English auction-sheet translation and request human review when needed
- Order an on-site inspection for selected vehicles where available
Choose auctions when
Regular purchasing and precise inventory requirements
Stock vehicles
Select from Sumotori Auto inventory with confirmed availability.
- Vehicle photos, condition information, and documents available before confirmation
- No auction wait or bidding risk
- Purchase price confirmed before payment
- Easy to add to an existing auction order
Choose stock when
Fast replenishment and confirmed availability
How the process works
From your buying brief to shipment from Japan
Five defined steps keep the specification, bid limit, condition evidence, and export status visible throughout the order.
Send your buying brief
Specify the model, chassis code, build date, mileage, grade, budget, volume, Australian port, and preferred delivery terms.
Receive a shortlist and purchase terms
We present matching auction lots and stock vehicles with the available condition data, photos, and purchase terms.
Before approval, you receive the agreed service fee, inland transport cost, sailing estimate, and Incoterms.
Approve the bid or stock offer
You set the maximum bid or confirm a stock offer. Our team completes the purchase and settlement in Japan.
No vehicle is purchased above the limit or outside the specification you approved.
Inspect and prepare the vehicle
After purchase, we complete the agreed Japan-side inspection and export preparation.
The vehicle is deregistered, moved to the export yard or port, and prepared for the agreed shipment method.
Book the shipment and receive documents
Once your Australian team gives written clearance to dispatch, we book the vessel, coordinate loading, and provide shipment details.
Your customs broker receives the commercial invoice, export certificate, bill of lading, and other agreed Japan-side documents for entry and clearance.
Australia import check
Confirm the approval pathway before we bid
Nominate your Australian compliance specialist and customs broker before purchase. We provide Japan-side vehicle data and export documents; the importer and appointed specialists manage Australian permissions, border clearance, and registration.
Import approval before shipping
A road vehicle needs an import approval under the Road Vehicle Standards laws. Apply through ROVER and receive the approval before the vehicle is shipped to Australia.
SEVS, Model Report, and RAW
For an eligible specialist or enthusiast vehicle, confirm that the model is on the SEVs Register, an approved Model Report is available, and a registered automotive workshop can complete the required work. A SEVs listing alone is not permission to import a specific vehicle.
Vehicles more than 25 years old
A vehicle built, or significantly modified, more than 25 years ago may qualify under the older-vehicle concessional RAV pathway. Build-date evidence is required for the application.
Biosecurity condition
Used vehicles and machinery must arrive clean and free from soil, seeds, insects, and plant or animal material. They remain subject to Australian biosecurity control and inspection on arrival.
Customs value and taxes
Duty depends on tariff classification. GST is generally 10% of the taxable importation value, and Luxury Car Tax may apply to qualifying vehicles above the current threshold. Have the broker calculate the exact unit before purchase.
RAV entry and local registration
After the approval conditions are met, the vehicle must be entered on the RAV before it can be presented for state or territory registration. Local registration requirements vary by jurisdiction.
Official references: Australian vehicle import guidance, SEVS pathway, vehicle biosecurity requirements, and ABF motor vehicle imports.
What we source
Build a broader Japanese inventory mix
Choose categories around dealership demand, fleet customers, or a defined project order.
Specialist and collector cars
Performance models, low-volume variants, hybrids, EVs, premium vehicles, and collector cars selected around the buyer’s sourcing list.
View passenger cars from Japan Business useCommercial vehicles
Vans, utilities, people movers, and light commercial vehicles for dealership, fleet, and business demand.
View commercial vehicles from Japan Heavy segmentTrucks
Light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks selected around payload, body type, drivetrain, and operating requirements.
View trucks from Japan Specialist stockMotorcycles
Road, sport, touring, off-road, and specialist motorcycles from auction or ready stock.
View motorcycles from Japan MachineryConstruction machinery
Excavators, loaders, cranes, and specialist equipment for dealers, contractors, and project buyers.
Browse machinery from JapanCombined shipments
Combine passenger, commercial, motorcycle, and machinery purchases under one account and shipping plan.
Availability changes daily. Send your target list and planned volume to receive current auction and stock options.
FAQ
Before ordering a Japanese vehicle for Australia
Short answers on account setup, business eligibility, and shipping routes.
Send your company registration details and purchasing contact. We will verify the account, explain Yokozuna access, deposits, payment terms, and how to place the first order.
No. Sumotori Auto works with dealers, resellers, and business buyers.
Available ports and shipment methods depend on the vehicle type, carrier service, and current schedules. Share the destination and order profile; we will quote the available route from Japan.
Contact Sumotori Japan
Start cooperation with Sumotori Japan
Fill in the form and our team will contact you to discuss your request, available cooperation options and next steps.
- Business cooperation requests and project discussions
- Support for dealers, partners and business clients
- Japan-based team for sourcing, export, logistics and related services
Contact information
Contact Sumotori Japan
2 Chome-20-22 Kikui, Garden Front Kikui 4F
