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Business Terms for Vehicle Purchases from Japan – Carvector

At Carvector, we offer a structured pricing system for purchasing vehicles from Japan, ensuring transparency and competitive rates for both private buyers and dealers. 

For Private Customers 

Commission: 4.48% of the vehicle price 
Japanese Domestic Charges: 90,000 JPY 
Freight: Additional cost 
Deposit: 20% of the vehicle price (minimum €2,000) 

Example Calculation 
Vehicle Purchase Price: ¥500,000 
Commission: ¥22,400 (4.48%) 
Japanese Domestic Charges: ¥90,000 
Domestic Transport: ¥10,000 (varies) 
TOTAL FOB: ¥622,400 



For Dealers with a Permanent Deposit on Account 

Tier 1 
Commission: 3.8% of the vehicle price 
Japanese Domestic Charges: 90,000 JPY 
Deposit: €3,000 
Freight: Additional cost 
Deposit Refund: After purchasing 10 vehicles 

Example Calculation
Vehicle Purchase Price: ¥500,000 
Commission: ¥19,000 (3.8%) 
Japanese Domestic Charges: ¥90,000 
Transport: ¥10,000 (varies) 
Total FOB: ¥619,000



Tier 2 
Commission: 3% of the vehicle price 
Japanese Domestic Charges: 80,000 JPY 
Deposit: €4,000 
Freight: Additional cost 
Deposit Refund: After purchasing 20 vehicles 

Example Calculation
Vehicle Purchase Price: ¥500,000 
Commission: ¥15,000 (3%) 
Japanese Domestic Charges: ¥80,000 
Transport: ¥10,000 (varies) 
Total FOB: ¥605,000



Tier 3 
Commission: 2.5% of the vehicle price 
Japanese Domestic Charges: 80,000 JPY 
Deposit: €5,000 
Freight: Additional cost 
Deposit Refund: After purchasing 50 vehicles 

Example Calculation
Vehicle Purchase Price: ¥500,000 
Commission: ¥12,500 (2.5%) 
Japanese Domestic Charges: ¥80,000 
Transport: ¥10,000 (varies) 
Total FOB: ¥602,500



Tier 4 (Higher Volume Dealers) 
Commission: 2% of the vehicle price 
Japanese Domestic Charges: 80,000 JPY 
Deposit: €5,000 
Freight: Additional cost 
Deposit Refund: After purchasing 100 vehicles 

Example Calculation
Vehicle Purchase Price: ¥500,000 
Commission: ¥10,000 (2%) 
Japanese Domestic Charges: ¥80,000 
Transport: ¥10,000 (varies) 
Total FOB: ¥600,000 



 Additional Terms 
  • If the required purchase volume is not met and the customer requests a deposit refund, the refund will be processed only after recalculating the commission at the applicable higher rate. 
  • If the deposit amount is insufficient to cover an invoice, the customer is required to pay the outstanding balance.

Contacts Us
Japan office
+81-4-4874-0772,
German office +49-177-5792807