Process · 7 Steps

From inquiry to Kenya delivery

Seven steps. Honest documentation at every stage. Payment goes only to the official Japanese exporter bank account.

1

Tell Us What You Need

Share your preferred model, year, budget, mileage and specifications with our Kenya team.

2

Receive Real Private Options

We coordinate with our Japan office and send matching real vehicle photos and available details privately.

3

Review Vehicle Details

Review the available vehicle information, photos and quotation before making a decision.

4

Approve the Vehicle in Writing

Once you confirm your chosen vehicle in writing, the exporter prepares the official documents and purchasing process. You can verify the Japanese exporting partner through the official JUMVEA member directory before approving.

Verify Exporter Through JUMVEA

5

Pay the Japanese Exporter by Bank Transfer

Payment is made only to the official Japanese exporter bank account stated on the exporter-issued invoice or contract.

Important Never transfer money to a personal account, mobile money number or unofficial bank account. Always confirm that the bank details match the official exporter-issued invoice or contract before payment.
6

Inspection and Shipment

QISJ inspection is arranged before shipment. The official inspection document is provided after the vehicle successfully passes inspection. The vehicle is then shipped to Mombasa according to the exporter’s process.

7

Kenya-Side Support

Our Kenya team supports communication regarding arrival and can guide you on separate Kenya-side taxes, clearance and delivery arrangements.

How this protects you

Buyers are right to ask how to verify a Japan-to-Kenya import process before sending money. Here is exactly how this structure is designed to protect you.

Verification

JUMVEA. Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exporters Association

JUMVEA is the official trade body that vets and registers used vehicle exporters in Japan. Our Japanese exporting partner is JUMVEA-verified. You can verify the exporter through the official JUMVEA member directory before any payment.

Open JUMVEA Member Directory

QISJ. Quality Inspection Standard Japan

QISJ inspection is arranged before shipment. The official inspection document is provided after the selected vehicle successfully passes inspection.

Costs

CFR Mombasa quotation scope

Quotations are issued as CFR Mombasa unless stated otherwise in writing. CFR Mombasa covers the vehicle cost, Japan export handling and documentation as included by the exporter, and ocean freight to Mombasa.

Kenya-side charges are separate. These include import duty and taxes, IDF, RDL and VAT or other applicable charges, port and clearance fees, registration and inland delivery in Kenya. The Kenya team can guide you on the Kenya-side process.

Read the full Import Cost Disclaimer.