Japan → Ireland · Auction Floor to Irish Port
Import a Japanese Car
to Ireland.
You choose the car from Japan's auction floor. We source it, inspect it and ship it to an Irish port —
then hand you the declarations, the VRT figure and the document pack to clear and register it yourself.
For 15 years, we supplied the top car dealers around the world. Now we're going direct — offering every Irish buyer the same wholesale sourcing network, the same auction sheets and the same clearance paperwork the trade has always had, for the first time.
Why Japan
The world's best source
for Irish car imports.
Three structural advantages that make Japan the standout choice — especially since February 2026.
Since February 2026
0% Customs Duty
The EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement reached its final phase on 1 February 2026. Japan-built cars — Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru — now enter Ireland at exactly 0% customs duty. The same rate as UK-built cars, with none of the Brexit documentation risk.
Japan's Shaken System
Exceptional Quality
Japan's strict vehicle inspection forces owners to trade early. The result: well-maintained, low-mileage cars sold at auction with independent condition grades (3.5–5 out of 5). You see the exact grade and condition report before we ship.
No Conversion Needed
RHD & Hybrid Range
Japan drives on the left — every car is right-hand drive and compliant for Irish roads with no conversion. Toyota Aqua, Prius, Corolla, Honda Jazz: hybrids with 7–14% VRT rates that simply aren't available this cheaply anywhere else.
8–12 Weeks · Japan to Irish Port
We get it to an Irish port.
You clear it from there.
Every declaration, form and figure is prepared and checked before the vessel docks — then signed in your name, because Revenue charges the registered owner.
Source
We bid at Japan's leading auction houses and dealer networks, identifying your car with an independent condition grade and full vehicle history before we touch the budget.
Ship
Your car is loaded onto a RoRo vessel and shipped to an Irish port, under marine cover and live-tracked from the moment it leaves Japan. Our quote covers the car and the freight to that port.
Clear
We prepare the customs declaration, calculate the VRT and put together the full NCTS pack. The entry and the registration are made in your name, because Revenue charges the registered owner — so you clear and register the car, with every form filled in and checked before you sign it.
Collect
You collect the car at the Irish port, or arrange your own transport onward from there. The complete document pack — auction sheet, inspection, bill of lading and the clearance file — is in your hands before the vessel docks.
The Numbers
Three costs. Fully transparent.
Every Irish import carries the same three charges, and Revenue charges all three to you as the registered owner. We calculate them before you commit, so the number you see is the number you pay.
Illustrative Example
Japan-Built Hybrid Import
3-year-old Toyota hybrid, average mileage
In your Providence quote
Paid by you at the border
Irish Forecourt Equivalent
€22,000 – €26,000
Same model, same age, same spec — from a dealer in Ireland.
Your Potential Saving
€4,000 – €8,000+
Even after duty, VAT, VRT and shipping are all paid in full. You see every figure before you commit to anything.
Figures are indicative. Actual VRT is charged on Revenue's OMSP and varies by model, year, and mileage. You get a full landed-cost breakdown before you authorise the purchase. Learn more about how much it costs to import a car to Ireland or the cheapest cars to import, or see how these charges are calculated for every source country.
Top Picks
Most popular Japanese imports
for Ireland.
These models tick every box: 0% duty, low CO2, favourable VRT, and strong Irish demand.
Closing Window — Act Before 31 December 2026
Up to €5,000 VRT Relief on Electric Vehicle Imports
Battery EVs pay the lowest VRT rate (7%), zero NOx levy, and qualify for up to €5,000 VRT relief — but only if registered before 31 December 2026. With 6–10 weeks shipping from Japan, now is the time to act.
Free · No Commitment
Tell us exactly what
you want to import.
We'll come back with a full landed-cost breakdown — our price for the car and the freight to an Irish port, plus the duty, VAT and VRT you'll pay at the border, itemised — before you commit to a single euro.
Import to Ireland — Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about importing a Japanese car to Ireland with Providence.
Irish Import Taxes
The Import Process
Safety & Quality
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