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Secure Your Japanese Used Car to Botswana with Full Transparency

With Carbarn managing the entire vehicle journey, Botswana customers enjoy a transparent buying experience — from inspection in Japan to delivery via Durban.

Carbarn – Reliable Used Cars
Protection Plan

All-Inclusive Pricing

Car, shipping & JEVIC car inspection — no hidden fees

Anytime Vehicle Help

Two Verified Reports

Auction Sheet + Carbarn Inspector Report

Local Bank Facility

Easy Payments

Pay by bank transfer or credit card

Payment Plans

Track Shipment & Documents

Live vessel tracking + invoices & Bill of Lading (B/L)

Global Presence

How Does It Work

Backed by 2 Inspection Reports

01

Choose Your Car

Browse our pre-inspected cars in Japan.

Choose <strong>Your Car</strong>
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Review 2 Reports

Auction Sheet + Carbarn Inspector Report

Review 2 <strong>Reports</strong>
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Order & Pay

Online payment available — no hidden costs

Order & <strong>Pay</strong>
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We Ship. You Track

Get full access to vessel, documents & delivery

We Ship. <strong>You Track</strong>

Regulations for Importing Japanese Used Cars to Botswana

Considering importing a car from Japan to Botswana? Understand the essential rules, duties, and required documentation to ensure a smooth import process.

No Age Limits

Year Restriction

No Age Limits

40 Days

Time of Shipment

40 Days

JEVIC

Inspection

JEVIC

Durban, and Walvis Bay

Destination

Durban, and Walvis Bay

RORO

Vessel

RORO

Essential Documents for Importing Japanese Used Cars to Botswana

01

Original Invoice

A commercial invoice issued by Carbarn Japan that confirms the purchase value of your imported vehicle. Required for customs clearance in Botswana.

02

Original Export Certificate (Deregistration Paper)

This official Japanese document proves the vehicle has been legally exported and deregistered from its previous owner in Japan

03

Translated Export Certificate (English Version)

The English translation of the Export Certificate, required for use in Botswana when registering or verifying your imported car.

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Original Bill of Lading (B/L)

Issued by the shipping company, this document confirms your car has been shipped to Botswana and includes details like vehicle info and recipient name.

Payment Methods

Prefer secure and direct payment? Bank transfer is the way to go!

For your convenience and security, you can now make direct bank transfers to complete your vehicle purchase. Please find our official bank account information below:

Bank Account Details:

A/C: 7656355
Bank: 楽天銀行 (Rakuten Bank)
Branch: 第三営業支店 (Daisan-Eigyo-siten)
Branch Number : 253

Why Choose Bank Transfer?

  • Safe and reliable international payment method
  • Traceable and widely accepted across borders
  • No hidden charges from our side — full transparency guaranteed

Once payment is made, kindly share the transaction slip or confirmation via WhatsApp for faster processing.

Why Choose Carbarn Botswana

Car FAQs

Answers to Your Questions

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Policies may change periodically, so it’s best to check with BURS for the latest updates.
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No, we are transparent with our cost. There are no hidden costs. However, the duty, tax (VAT), and custom clearance cost is not included.
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Vehicles are shipped via RoRo to Durban, then hauled by road to Botswana.
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It’s based on CIF value, vehicle age, engine size, and SADC trade rules.
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It usually takes around 24–34 days for your car to arrive in Botswana from Japan.
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Customs duty is 27% of the vehicle’s CIF value (Cost, Insurance, and Freight).
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Vehicles arrive via Durban Port (South Africa), then transported inland to Botswana.
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We accept Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, and Telegraphic Bank Transfer.
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There are no official age restrictions on imported vehicles in Botswana.
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Vessels from Japan to Southern Africa depart on a weekly basis.