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JDM cars for sale in Australia

Australia allows the import of vehicles under the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS) and the Road Vehicles Standards Act 2018. Vehicles over 25 years old may enter under the Pre-1989 vehicle pathway with fewer compliance requirements. Australia drives on the left, so RHD Japanese vehicles fit naturally. Import compliance (RAWS workshops) is required for newer vehicles.

Age rule 25 years for simplified entry; SEVS/RAWS for newer vehicles RHD permitted Duty 0% JAEPA rate for a Japanese originating car, with origin documentation from the exporter (5% without origin documentation (general rate on a used car up to 1,000 cc or over 1,500 cc); Free at the general rate, with or without origin documentation, for a used petrol car over 1,000 cc up to 1,500 cc (tariff 8703.22.11)); GST (10%) applies on import value + duty. Estimate: confirm with a customs broker. Sources: ABF Customs Tariff, Schedule 11 (Japanese originating goods) (read 2026-11-05); ABF Customs Tariff, Schedule 3 (read 2026-11-05); ABF Customs Tariff, Schedule 3, chapter 87 (read 2026-11-05).

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Australia market — right now

Active listings: 179
From: $3,162CA$4,416£2,347A$4,514€2,814¥500,791US$3,162
Up to: $310,000CA$432,983£230,118A$442,571€275,873¥49,097,151US$310,000
Median asking price: $14,710CA$20,546£10,919A$21,001€13,091¥2,329,739US$14,710; from 178 priced listings

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How does Australia's SEVS scheme work for JDM imports?

The Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS) allows vehicles that are not available in Australia as new to be imported, provided they meet ADR compliance standards. Compliance is handled by RAWS (Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme) workshops. Pre-1989 vehicles (over 25 years old) face lighter compliance requirements under a separate pathway. The full Australia import guide covers the RAWS workshop process step by step.

Is RHD required for import into Australia?

No, RHD is not required — Australia accepts both LHD and RHD imports. However, RHD Japanese vehicles are naturally suited to Australia's left-hand traffic and require fewer modifications.

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