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The Basics:

Retainer Requirement: A $2,500 retainer is needed to start bidding. If your bid is successful, you'll receive an invoice for the full amount, payable within 48 hours. Failure to pay within 7 days will result in forfeiture of your retainer and future bidding privileges.
 

How to Bid: Submit bids via email at sales@theimportguys.com or call 1-833-JDM-4YOU we will walk you through each vehicle, provide a translation, and an inspection.
 

Deposit Options:

• Online payment: Wave Payment Link

• Credit card over the phone: 1-833-JDM-4YOU

Delivery & Title Process

Shipping:  Vehicles by default are shipped to the Port of Tacoma, if you are distant from our warehouse we can ship to your preferred port, we have shipped and cleared every port in the country. shipping typically takes 8–12 weeks, depending on vessel availability.
 

Title Processing: Once the vehicle clears customs, we apply for the title. It usually takes 4–6 weeks for the title to arrive after the vehicle is ready for pickup. The title will arrive directly in your name. 

Storage Services in Japan

For vehicles under 25 years old, we offer storage options:

• Outdoor Storage: $175/month

• Indoor Storage: $300/month

Fee Structure

Service Fees:

• Vehicles up to $20,000: $1,500

• $20,001–$40,000: $2,500

• Over $40,000: $3,500

• Show & Display vehicles + Race Use: $5,500

• ​4.5% of total - applies to all vehicles

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Additional Costs:

• Japan to U.S. Shipping: $1,100–$2,300+

• Inland Transportation in Japan: $200+

• Export Agent Fee: $850

• Auction House Fee: Approximately $220

• Import Tariffs: 15% for cars , 25% for trucks Duties are subject to change, if duty increases you must pay the additional cost. 

• Bill of Lading: $165

• Bank Wire Fee: $50

• Tacoma Port Fees: $135 ramping fee

• EPA/DOT:  $215

• Transportation from Tacoma to Ferndale, WA: $275

• Washington Title: $92

• Certification of Translation: $95
   

Taxes & Licensing:
 

• Washington Residents: Sales tax and licensing fees are due at time of pick up.

  • Out-of-State Residents: Sales tax and licensing are payable in your home state upon registration.
    
    We guarantee you will not have to lift a finger in this process, after more than a decade we have it down to a science. 
    
    REFUNDS: Deposits are fully refundable until the following: 2 Inspections completed at auction or more than 2 bids placed. 
    After this point the deposit can be used as store credit for any services or cars. 
    
    If refund is sent, there is a processing fee of $82.50 you will be charged.
    
    Please do not place a retainer unless you are 100% committed.