Cost to import a car from Japan to Togo

Rates & rules last reviewed

Togo's Port of Lomé is one of the deepest natural harbours in West Africa and handles a significant volume of Japanese vehicle imports — both for Togolese buyers and as a transit point for landlocked Burkina Faso. Import duty, VAT and local registration rules require broker confirmation for precise figures, and our licensed team verifies the current requirements before sourcing your vehicle. We handle all Japan-side steps — auction sourcing, pre-shipment inspection and export documentation — and co-ordinate with Lomé clearing agents on arrival, giving you a complete cost picture before any money is committed.

Main ports
  • Port of Lomé
Import age rule
No enforced age limit currently (a limit has been proposed). Togo drives on the right (LHD); RHD Japanese cars face a steering restriction. Lomé is a major RoRo transit hub.
Steering
LHD
Duties & taxes
Togo (WAEMU) charges 20% customs duty, ~2.5% in community levies and 18% VAT — roughly 50% of CIF all-in (the quoted ~53.5% is the aggregate). No enforced age limit; it drives on the right (RHD restriction).

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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 Togo

  1. Confirm current import requirements

    We verify the current Togolese customs rules, age restrictions and duty rates for your chosen vehicle before we begin sourcing.

  2. We source from Japan's auctions

    Our licensed USS auction access covers the models best suited to the Togolese market. We read the auction sheet and grade, verify condition and shortlist to your budget.

  3. Pre-shipment inspection and documentation

    We arrange inspection in Japan and prepare the export documents for Lomé port entry and Togolese customs clearance.

  4. Ocean shipping to Lomé and clearing

    The vehicle arrives at the Port of Lomé, where our local partner handles duty, tax and registration, then arranges delivery to your city — or manages the onward transit to Burkina Faso if required.

Import duties & taxes in Togo explained

Togo's import duty, VAT and ancillary levies at Lomé require broker confirmation before we can quote a precise figure. Our licensed team confirms the exact, current figure for your car before you commit.

Popular Japanese cars for Togo

  • Toyota Corolla Axio

    A reliable and widely supported family sedan — strong regional parts availability makes it practical for Lomé buyers and inland buyers alike.

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  • Honda Fit

    A compact, fuel-efficient hatchback with petrol and hybrid options, well-suited to city driving in Lomé and easy to source from Japan's export stock.

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  • Toyota Probox

    A durable commercial wagon popular with traders who use Togo as an entry point — low running costs and robust build for the regional road network.

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  • Mazda Demio

    A budget-conscious hatchback with a small engine that keeps duty and fuel costs manageable — a practical choice for Togolese buyers watching their budget.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Port of Lomé a good entry point for Japanese cars?
Yes. Lomé has one of the deepest natural harbours in West Africa and handles a high volume of vehicle imports from Japan. It is also a transit port for Burkina Faso, and our team has strong local partner relationships there.
What duty and tax will I pay to import a car to Togo?
Duty, VAT and levy rates at Lomé vary by vehicle category, engine and age, and require broker confirmation for a precise figure. Our team confirms the exact, current total for your car before you commit.
Does Togo use left- or right-hand-drive vehicles?
Togo is a left-hand-drive market, consistent with francophone West Africa. Our team sources LHD Japanese-export models through our licensed auction access for all Togolese orders.

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