How does Azerbaijan's Caspian Sea access affect the import route?

Unlike fully landlocked neighbours, Azerbaijan can receive vehicles via Caspian Sea ferry into Baku from ports in Kazakhstan or Turkmenistan, or overland via Georgia from Black Sea ports.

What taxes apply when importing a car from Japan to Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan applies its own customs tariff — outside the EAEU — with duty, excise and VAT on imported vehicles based on engine size, age and declared value.

Which Japanese car models are well suited to Azerbaijan?

Models with small, reliable engines — the Toyota Corolla Axio, Honda Fit, Mazda Demio and Suzuki Swift — offer the best combination of manageable import costs and practical running in Azerbaijan's urban and intercity conditions.

How do you import a car from Japan to Azerbaijan, and what does it cost? (2026)

Last reviewed 1 July 2026 by AVON INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., licensed USS member dealer (card L-1525)

This page explains the rules, documents, import taxes, shipping and typical landed cost for a used car imported from Japan to Azerbaijan.

Japan's auction stock is right-hand drive. We do not convert steering. For Azerbaijan we can only source the limited left-hand-drive cars that come up at Japanese auctions, mostly European and American imports, so choice is narrow and prices are higher than for ordinary Japanese stock.

Azerbaijan occupies a unique position in the region: it sits on the Caspian Sea, giving it direct maritime access via Baku port that its fully landlocked neighbours do not have. Cars from Japan can reach Azerbaijan via ocean freight to a transit hub and then by Caspian ferry into Baku, or overland through Georgia — giving buyers a degree of route flexibility that improves transit time and cost options. Azerbaijan applies its own customs regime outside the EAEU, with vehicle duty rates, VAT and registration fees that depend on engine size, age and declared value. Demand for used Japanese vehicles has grown steadily, with models known for reliability and fuel efficiency finding a receptive market.

Can you import a used car from Japan to Azerbaijan?

Steering: Left-hand drive only

How do you import a car from Japan to Azerbaijan, step by step?

Check the import rules
Azerbaijan requires left-hand-drive vehicles, so ordinary right-hand-drive Japanese stock cannot be registered there.
Buy the car and obtain the export certificate
After purchase in Japan the car's registration is cancelled and an export certificate is issued. An English translation of it is needed for customs and registration in Azerbaijan.
Ship the car
The car reaches Azerbaijan via the most practical route — ocean freight and Caspian ferry into Baku, or overland via Georgia.
Lodge the customs entry and pay the taxes
A licensed clearing agent lodges the import declaration with the invoice, bill of lading and export certificate. Customs assesses duty and taxes on the declared value.
Register the car
After customs release and payment of port charges, the car is registered and plated by Azerbaijan's vehicle registration authority.

What import duties and taxes does Azerbaijan charge?

Azerbaijan operates its own customs tariff outside the EAEU. Duty, excise and VAT on imported vehicles depend on engine size, vehicle age and declared customs value, and the transit logistics add meaningful freight cost depending on the chosen route.

Which cars from Japanese auctions can be registered in Azerbaijan?

Ford Explorer
Sold new in Japan with left-hand drive, so used Explorers turn up in Japanese stock from time to time.
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Porsche Cayenne
Some Cayennes were sold new in Japan with left-hand drive and resurface in Japanese used stock in small numbers.
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Cadillac SRX
An American SUV sold new in Japan with left-hand drive; examples appear in Japanese used stock occasionally.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Left-hand-drive S-Class cars sold new in Japan appear in Japanese used stock, mostly older examples.
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How do you avoid scams when buying a car from Japan?

Check that the exporter is a registered Japanese company: look up its corporate number and address, and prefer members of the Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exporters Association.
Ask for the original auction sheet and, after purchase, the export certificate. Both name the chassis number, which should match the invoice.
Pay only to a company bank account in the exporter's name, never to a personal account or a money-transfer agent.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Azerbaijan's Caspian Sea access affect the import route?: Unlike fully landlocked neighbours, Azerbaijan can receive vehicles via Caspian Sea ferry into Baku from ports in Kazakhstan or Turkmenistan, or overland via Georgia from Black Sea ports.
What taxes apply when importing a car from Japan to Azerbaijan?: Azerbaijan applies its own customs tariff — outside the EAEU — with duty, excise and VAT on imported vehicles based on engine size, age and declared value.
Which Japanese car models are well suited to Azerbaijan?: Models with small, reliable engines — the Toyota Corolla Axio, Honda Fit, Mazda Demio and Suzuki Swift — offer the best combination of manageable import costs and practical running in Azerbaijan's urban and intercity conditions.

Car import duty calculator for Azerbaijan

There is no instant calculator for Azerbaijan yet, because its tax model or freight route is not in the dataset. The rules and steps above still apply. Contact