CEPA, historic or standard duty?

Why origin and age matter

Not every Japanese import is taxed the same way on arrival. The vehicle’s country of origin, its age, and how it’s classified can all affect the duty and VAT treatment applied at the UK border — and getting the classification right is what keeps a landed cost estimate honest rather than optimistic.

Getting the classification right the first time

Duty and VAT rules do change, and the right treatment depends on the specific vehicle and its documentation, so we check this case by case rather than quoting a blanket rate. If you want to understand how a specific car is likely to be classified before you commit to it, that’s part of what we work through with you at the brief stage.

Get in touch with the details of the car you’re considering and we’ll talk you through what to expect.