Can I import a right-hand-drive Japanese car to Greenland?

Greenland requires left-hand-drive vehicles for road registration, and Japanese domestic stock is right-hand drive. This makes a standard Japanese import to Greenland a specialised case — contact our team first so we can confirm eligibility and what is genuinely feasible.

What taxes apply to importing a car to Greenland?

Greenland is not a standard EU VAT territory and has its own vehicle import tax based on vehicle type and price rather than a flat duty. The exact amount must be assessed for your specific vehicle — our team confirms the current figure before you commit.

How does the car reach Greenland from Japan?

Vehicles travel from Japan to a European feeder port (typically Aalborg, Denmark or Reykjavik, Iceland) and then by coastal vessel to Nuuk. From Nuuk, onward delivery to other Greenlandic settlements requires additional coastal freight arrangements.

Cost to import a car from Japan to Greenland

Rates & rules last reviewed 1 July 2026

Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark, but it sits outside the EU customs union and has its own import tax rules — it is not a standard EU VAT territory. Vehicle imports are charged according to Greenlandic vehicle tax rules based on vehicle type and price rather than a flat duty or standard VAT, so the total cost must be modelled individually. An important practical consideration: Greenland requires left-hand-drive vehicles for road registration, and Japanese stock is right-hand drive. Importing a Japanese car to Greenland is therefore a specialised process that requires our team to confirm your specific eligibility, the applicable tax under Greenlandic rules, and the logistics through Nuuk before we quote. When you reach out to import a car from Japan to Greenland, we assess the exact situation and give you an honest answer on what is and is not possible.

Main ports: Aalborg/Reykjavik feeder to Nuuk
Import age rule: Greenland is outside the EU customs/VAT area. The decisive charge is the motor-vehicle import duty (indførselsafgift) on the invoice value; no VAT.
Steering: LHD
Duties & taxes: Greenland has no VAT, but levies a heavy motor-vehicle import duty (indførselsafgift) on the invoice value: minimum DKK 50,000, equal to roughly 100% of the value in the DKK 50,000-150,000 band, plus 125% of the portion above DKK 150,000. A typical used Japanese car therefore carries an import charge of about 100-112% of its value — not zero. Our team confirms the exact duty from the Skattestyrelsen scale before any shipment.

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Estimate only — duties, freight and last-mile delivery vary and policies change. Our team confirms exact, current figures on WhatsApp before any bid.

How to import a car from Japan to Greenland

Contact us to confirm eligibility
Because Greenland requires left-hand drive and Japanese stock is right-hand drive, the first step is a conversation with our team to confirm whether your intended vehicle and use case are feasible under current Greenlandic rules.
We source the right vehicle
If a suitable vehicle can be sourced and imported, our team uses its licensed USS auction access to find it, read the auction sheet and verify condition before any commitment is made.
Greenlandic tax assessment
We calculate the applicable Greenlandic vehicle import tax based on your specific vehicle type and price under local rules — this is not a standard EU rate and requires individual assessment.
Shipping via feeder route to Nuuk
Vehicles reach Greenland via a feeder route through Aalborg or Reykjavik to Nuuk. We arrange and track the full logistics chain.
Customs and local registration in Nuuk
Our team handles Greenlandic customs duties and import formalities at Nuuk, then manages local registration where applicable.
Delivery within Greenland
From Nuuk we arrange onward delivery to Sisimiut, Ilulissat, Qaqortoq or your location. Note that inter-town road links are limited and some deliveries require additional coastal freight.

Import duties & taxes in Greenland explained

Greenland is not part of the EU customs union and does not apply standard EU VAT. Vehicle import tax is based on vehicle type and price under Greenlandic rules rather than a percentage duty applied to CIF value. The exact tax must be assessed for your specific vehicle — our team confirms the exact, current figure for your car before you commit to any costs.

Popular Japanese cars for Greenland

Honda Fit
Compact and practical for the limited road networks in Greenlandic settlements — low running costs matter in a remote location with limited fuel access.
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Suzuki Swift
Light and easy to ship — minimal size keeps freight costs down on the feeder route through to Nuuk.
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Toyota Corolla Axio
Reliable and straightforward to keep running in isolated conditions where dealer service is not readily available.
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Mazda Demio
A compact hatchback that balances practicality and low cost — sensible for buyers in Greenlandic towns with limited infrastructure.
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Shipping cost to major cities in Greenland

Nuuk — Delivery to Nuuk from the feeder port runs roughly $150 for a sedan.
Qaqortoq — Coastal freight from Nuuk to Qaqortoq adds roughly $420 for a sedan.
Sisimiut — Coastal freight from Nuuk to Sisimiut adds roughly $330 for a sedan.
Ilulissat — Coastal freight from Nuuk to Ilulissat adds roughly $470 for a sedan.

Frequently asked questions

Can I import a right-hand-drive Japanese car to Greenland?: Greenland requires left-hand-drive vehicles for road registration, and Japanese domestic stock is right-hand drive. This makes a standard Japanese import to Greenland a specialised case — contact our team first so we can confirm eligibility and what is genuinely feasible.
What taxes apply to importing a car to Greenland?: Greenland is not a standard EU VAT territory and has its own vehicle import tax based on vehicle type and price rather than a flat duty. The exact amount must be assessed for your specific vehicle — our team confirms the current figure before you commit.
How does the car reach Greenland from Japan?: Vehicles travel from Japan to a European feeder port (typically Aalborg, Denmark or Reykjavik, Iceland) and then by coastal vessel to Nuuk. From Nuuk, onward delivery to other Greenlandic settlements requires additional coastal freight arrangements.