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Customs Clearance & Registration Process

Documents you need for customs clearance and vehicle registration are:

Cancellation Certificate [both in Japanese & in English]
Bill of Lading [Original 1st & 2nd]
Commercial Invoice
Export Bill of Entry (ED Notice)
Import permit/ certificate [An Import Permit that must be obtained prior to the shipment of the vehicle to Swaziland]
Proof of payment

[Step 1]

We will send you documents no.1) - 4) via DHL; [i.e. Cancellation Certificate, Bill of Lading, Invoice and Export Bill of Entry]. Please prepare documents 5),6) by yourself.

[Step 2]

Prepare for the local customs clearance
Arrange with clearing agent for procedure
Documents you need are as mentioned above.

[Step 3]

After the vehicle arrives in Swaziland, there will be a process of duty & tax payment, Police check for registration, and Road worthiness check to obtain number plate. Local clearing agent in Swaziland will be helpful for these procedures.

Why Choose SBT?

Wide Range of Cars

Our friendly sales staff are happy to talk with you.
Available where you are

We’ve exported 500,000 used cars in over 152 countries.
Supporting You Anytime

Our support team are always connected with customers 24/7.
Uncompromised Quality

We do a thorough inspection before shipping so only quality is delivered to you.
Keeping It Reliable

With over 25 years in the industry, we focus on reliability resulting in 80% repeat purchases.
Offering Best Prices

You can find a wide range of vehicles that are kept in your range.

Delivery Service Map

Port of Discharge

Durban

Cities to Deliver via Durban

Matsapha

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What do I have to do to buy a car?

Registration is required. After registration is completed, you can buy any car that you want.

Q2. Do you have any criteria to become a registered member of SBT?

Anyone who is an automobile dealer or an individual buyer can apply for the membership. However, for an individual car buyer, we encourage you to check your country's regulations before purchase. We are not familiar with the laws of your country. We are not able to offer you any advice, or to introduce you to any car importer or customs clearing agent in your country.

Q3. How many used cars are normally available in your inventory and in auction?

Usually, we have more than a thousand cars in our regular inventory. In addition, you can have access to about 150,000 cars a week available at different online auctions we cover. Usually, we have 2 to 3 RORO Ships and 4 to 5 Container Shipments in a month.

Q4. What payment methods can be accepted by SBT?

Because of high frequency of credit card fraud, we don't accept payment by credit card. We only accept payment by telegraphic transfer to our designated bank account from your bank.

Q5. How long does it take me to receive my car?

We cannot tell you the exact time for your car to be delivered to you as it completely depends on the shipping schedule. However, your car will be shipped on the earliest available vessel. Usually, it takes 4 to 8 weeks.

Q6. Is there any membership fee?

No. No fees or hidden charges are required. So don't hesitate and sign up now.

Q7. If I purchase a vehicle at $2,000, how much will I have to pay as extra charges?

If the price is in FOB, you will have to pay Freight charge, Clearance fee, Import duty, Registration fee, Compliance fee, and any other fee which may occur according to the import regulations of your country. If the price is in C&F, you can omit Freight charge from the above charges.

Q8. Can I purchase LHD cars from SBT?

LHD cars are very rare in Japan. LHD cars are usually imported from countries like the US, Europe, and Korea. However, you can search for an LHD car in a fair amount of Korean and American Inventory.

Q9. Can I cancel my purchase order?

When you cancel an order, we may have to resell that car in an auction or in any other way. Therefore, if you cancel the order, you have to pay the balance in addition to the costs that may incur.

Q10. Do you inspect the cars before shipping?

All the cars are thoroughly inspected to confirm that there is no difference between the actual specifications and those on the specification sheet.

Q11. When can I use the online auction service?

You can use it every day.

Q12. Is there any way to know an indicative bidding price for a vehicle I am interested in at an auction?

Yes, the data from recent auctions will be a good source of information. It indicates the prices of vehicles that have been sold over the last 3 months.

Q13. Do your staff inspect the cars before bidding?

We have highly skilled professionals who carefully inspect the cars. Before the professionals decide to bid on a car, they confirm that the actual specification and condition of the car matches the information provided by the auction house.