Import-cost report · 🇯🇵 Japan
Import a Subaru Impreza WRX STI
to Japan.
The number that matters is landed — vehicle, freight, duty, tax, clearance, and the WATTSHIP transaction fee. Every line itemized. No hidden margin.
All-in landed cost — Subaru Impreza WRX STI → Japan
$25,610
Itemized below · no hidden lines · currency converts at the listing level
Indicative resale band — Subaru Impreza WRX STI in Japan
$30,732 $46,098
Indicative band from past comparable listings — not a future-value statement. Outcomes vary by spec, mileage, and demand at time of sale.
Typical timeline · Japan → destination
- 1SourceWeek 0Auction pick or dealer-direct match
- 2WinWeek 1Bid won + payment cleared
- 3InlandWeek 1–2Yard to Yokohama or Kobe port
- 4OceanWeek 0–1Sea freight in transit
- 5ClearanceWeek 0–1Port + compliance + delivery
Lane and season shift these windows. Auction-day to keys-in-hand totals 8–14 weeks on most routes.
Frequently asked · this vehicle, this destination
Can a Subaru Impreza WRX STI legally be imported to Japan?
No import to Japan — domestic delivery only. Shaken inspection and re-registration handled separately. Verdict for the typical age modelled on this page: domestic delivery.
What does it cost to import a Subaru Impreza WRX STI to Japan?
Typical all-in landed cost for the modelled hammer price is around $25,610. Every line is itemized above — vehicle, freight, duty, tax, clearance, and the WATTSHIP transaction fee. Real outcomes shift with hammer price, sub-class, and excise bracket.
How long does shipping a Subaru Impreza WRX STI from Japan to Japan take?
Ocean transit runs week 0–1 on the typical lane, and week 0–1 for port + compliance work at destination. Add 1–2 weeks for inland transit to Yokohama or Kobe before vessel loading.
What duties and taxes apply when importing a Subaru Impreza WRX STI to Japan?
Japan applies its standard import duty and consumption tax (VAT/GST/equivalent) on the CIF base, plus any country-specific excise. The exact rate band depends on the vehicle's HS code, age, and fuel type — the breakdown above uses the conservative published rate.
What paperwork is needed to import a Subaru Impreza WRX STI?
Standard package: original Japanese export certificate (deregistration), bill of lading, commercial invoice, and any country-specific compliance documents (e.g. SEVS letter for Australia, RIV form for Canada, IVA application for the UK). The WATTSHIP transaction fee covers the document trail on managed deals.
Can I see live Subaru Impreza WRX STI listings shipping to Japan right now?
Yes — the Listings strip above pulls from the live WATTSHIP catalog filtered to this vehicle and destination. If nothing is showing, the Alerts feature pings you the moment a matching unit appears at auction.