B2B vehicle supply from Japan to Canada
Import cars from Japan to Canada
Source Japanese used cars, 4x4s, and commercial vehicles for dealership and resale programs in Canada.
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 Japanese car exporter to Canada for dealer supply
Run repeat orders through one English-language B2B account while our team works with suppliers and service partners in Japan.
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.
Plan the Canadian landed cost
Add your broker’s current duty, tax, port, inspection, inland transport, and registration costs in Yokozuna before setting the resale target.
Leave Japan-side operations to us
We coordinate settlement, domestic transport, export preparation, port handling, and shipping.
Build a repeat supply program
Adjust the model mix and order volume around local demand, seasonal purchasing, and your sales plan.
English-language account support keeps approvals, payment requests, and order status clear for your purchasing team.
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, approval limit, condition evidence, and Japan-side status visible throughout the order.
Send your buying brief
Specify the model, chassis code, manufacture month and year, mileage, grade, budget, volume, Canadian 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 team authorizes dispatch, we book the vessel, coordinate loading, and provide the sailing details.
The broker named by your team receives the agreed Japan-side document package for the shipment.
Canada import check
Confirm eligibility and the province before we bid
Appoint a Canadian customs broker and identify the province or territory of registration before purchase. We provide the Japan-side evidence for the selected unit; the importer and appointed specialists handle Canadian entry, taxes, inspections, and licensing.
Vehicles more than 15 years old
A vehicle manufactured more than 15 years ago is not regulated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act at importation. Age is based on the month and year of manufacture, not the model year, so build-date evidence must be retained.
Foreign-market vehicles under 15 years
A vehicle built and certified for a foreign market generally cannot be modified after purchase to meet Canadian safety standards. A vehicle under 15 years old needs a specific lawful entry basis confirmed before it leaves Japan.
BN, RM account, and CARM
A business importing vehicles commercially needs a Canadian business number and import-export RM account in the CARM Client Portal. The importer of record or its broker completes the Canadian customs accounting.
Clean vehicle requirement
Vehicles must arrive free from soil and soil-related material. Agree the cleaning scope before loading because a contaminated unit can be inspected, held, refused entry, or require corrective action at the importer’s cost.
Duty, GST, and excise taxes
GST is generally 5% at import. Customs duty depends on tariff classification, origin, and supporting proof; a CAD 100 air-conditioner excise tax applies to equipped vehicles, while a Green Levy or luxury tax may apply in qualifying cases. Ask the broker to calculate the exact unit.
Provincial registration
Federal admissibility does not guarantee provincial or territorial registration. Inspection, insurance, lighting, and right-hand-drive requirements vary by jurisdiction, so confirm the intended place of use before approving the vehicle.
What we source
Build Japanese used car inventory for Canada
Choose categories around dealership demand, specialist resale, fleet customers, or a defined project order.
Japanese used cars and 4x4s
Passenger cars, kei vehicles, 4x4s, performance models, and collector editions selected around the buyer’s inventory plan.
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 Canada
Short answers on account setup, buyer 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