Use this calculator to estimate the major cost areas involved in importing a vehicle from Japan. The estimate includes average ocean shipping, broker/document handling, estimated government fees, Nexus JDM Imports service pricing, and optional delivery coordination.
Enter the vehicle price and choose the service path that best fits your situation. This calculator is built for planning purposes and does not replace a final broker, carrier, or vendor invoice.
Best if you want help identifying realistic vehicles based on your budget and preferences.
Best if you want support with sourcing, exporter communication, shipping, customs coordination, and delivery setup.
Best if you need help coordinating with a licensed customs broker for import clearance support.
Best if your vehicle is arriving and you need help arranging transport from port to your destination.
| Service | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Finder | $500 | Buyers who want help finding vehicle options first |
| Customs Coordination | $200 | Clients who already purchased or shipped a vehicle |
| Vehicle Delivery Coordination | $300 standard | Clients who need help arranging transport from port |
| Rush Delivery Coordination | $450–$600 total Nexus coordination fee | Late or urgent delivery requests after port arrival, customs release, under 72 hours, same-day, next-day, weekend, or after-hours coordination |
| Full Import Service | $500 deposit + tiered service fee | End-to-end coordination from sourcing to arrival support |
| Vehicle Price | Full-Service Fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | $1,250 + 5% | $500 required to begin and applied toward the service fee |
| $10,000 - $20,000 | $1,250 + 4% | $500 required to begin and applied toward the service fee |
| Over $20,000 | $1,250 + 3% | $500 required to begin and applied toward the service fee |
| Maximum Full-Service Fee | $2,500 | The deposit is not charged twice |
The $500 deposit is required to begin Full Import Service and is applied toward the total service fee. It is not added twice in the calculator.
Important: Nexus JDM Imports provides coordination and consulting services only. Nexus JDM Imports is not a customs broker, carrier, dealer, freight forwarder, or importer of record. Third-party costs such as vehicle purchase, ocean shipping, customs duties, broker fees, port charges, transporter costs, state registration, taxes, title, and tag fees are paid separately by the client unless clearly stated otherwise. Final costs and timelines may vary.