Buying guide

How to buy from Japan

Vehicles, spare parts and windscreens from our team in Tokyo — from your first inquiry to delivery at your port or your door. Here is how it works, step by step.

  • Registered in Tokyo since 2018
  • Quote before you pay
  • FedEx · DHL · LCL · FCL · RORO
  • English & Japanese support

Start here

What would you like to buy?

Buying a vehicle and buying spare parts work a little differently. Choose your route — both start with a quote from our sales team and end with shipping from Japan.

Vehicles

A Japanese vehicle

Used cars, vans and trucks — from our own stock in Japan, or from third-party stock held by other sellers in Japan. Prices are given on request.

  • One quote with the price, the condition and the shipping cost to your port
  • Shipped by LCL or FCL container, or by RORO
  • Checked by our experienced buyers in Japan before it ships

Spare parts & windscreens

Spare parts or a windscreen

Genuine Japanese spare parts and windscreens for all major Japanese makes. Prices are shown in USD for the part only — shipping is quoted to your country.

  • We confirm the fit before you pay
  • Sent by FedEx or DHL, or by LCL sea freight for large parts
  • Several parts combined in one shipment to save on shipping

Every order follows the same four stages

  1. Send an inquiry
  2. Get your quote
  3. Pay your invoice
  4. We ship from Japan

Vehicles

Buying a vehicle, step by step

Vehicle prices are given on request. We quote the vehicle together with the shipping cost to your port, so you see both before you pay.

  1. Find your vehicle

    Browse our vehicle stock or search by model name. Our stock means vehicles we own in Japan, ready for export. Third-party stock is held by other sellers in Japan and available through us — we check availability for you.

    Not in stock? Tell us what you need — we also source specific vehicles on request.

  2. Send an inquiry

    On the vehicle page, tap Ask on WhatsApp or Get a quotation — or fill in our inquiry form.

    Tell us the vehicle, your country and destination port, and whether you prefer LCL or FCL.

  3. Receive your quotation

    Our sales team replies with the price, the vehicle’s condition and the shipping cost to your port.

    Questions? Ask us before you decide — by WhatsApp, email or phone.

  4. Confirm and pay

    When you’re happy with the quote, we email your invoice. Pay it through our secure invoice portal with the agreed payment method.

    See how payment works

  5. Export and shipping

    Once your payment is confirmed, we handle the export documentation and freight from Japan, and ship your vehicle by LCL or FCL container, or by RORO.

    Departures follow our shipping schedule for your region.

  6. Arrival at your port

    Your vehicle arrives at your destination port. Import duties, taxes and customs clearance charges in your country are not included in our price — they are paid by the buyer.

    Please check your country’s import rules before you order.

Good to know: our experienced buyers in Japan check every vehicle before it ships. Shipping time depends on the next departure to your port — ask us to confirm it when you request your quote.

Spare parts & windscreens

Buying spare parts, step by step

Spare parts and windscreens show a price in USD for the part only. Before you pay, we confirm the fit and quote the shipping to your country.

  1. Find your part

    Browse the four spare parts categories or search by part name or part number. For glass, use the windscreen finder by make, model and model code.

    Can’t find it? Send a part request and we check stock in Japan.

  2. Confirm the fit

    Send us your chassis (frame) number, model code or the part number printed on your old part, plus photos if you have them.

    We confirm the match before you pay.

  3. Get your quote

    Tap Get a shipping quote or Ask on WhatsApp on the product page, or list several parts in one inquiry. We reply with the total: parts plus shipping to your country.

    We quote FedEx, DHL and LCL sea freight, and combine parts in one shipment to save on shipping.

  4. Pay your invoice

    We email your invoice for the parts and the shipping together. Pay it through our secure invoice portal.

    Orders are valid for 7 days; unpaid orders are cancelled automatically.

  5. Sourcing and packing

    Most parts are sourced specifically for your order, so please allow a few business days before shipment. We confirm by email when your parts have been sourced.

    Parts are checked and packed for export; windscreens are photographed and crated upright.

  6. Shipped to you

    FedEx or DHL deliver to your door, usually within a few days, with tracking. Large parts can travel by LCL sea freight to your destination port.

    Import duties and taxes in your country are paid by the buyer.

Please note: a spare-parts order can be cancelled only before we source the parts, and not after shipment. Change-of-mind returns are not accepted, subject to applicable law. Defective or incorrect items may qualify for an exchange, subject to inspection, if you report them within 3 working days of delivery with photos. Full details: Cancellation & Return Policy.

Payment

Paying for your order

You pay only after you have your quote. We email your invoice, and you pay it online through our secure invoice portal with the agreed method.

  • Bank transfer (T/T)No minimum or maximum amount. Remittance fees apply to bank transfers only.
  • Credit or debit cardVisa, Mastercard and American Express.
  • PayPalPay with your PayPal account.
  • VenmoAlso accepted through our invoice portal.

How payment works

  • The goods and the shipping charges are paid together.
  • We ship your order once your payment is confirmed.
  • Orders are valid for 7 days. If payment isn’t completed within 7 days of the order date, the order is cancelled automatically.
  • Orders under USD 10 (not including freight) carry a USD 2 handling fee.
  • By paying a quotation or invoice, you agree to our Cancellation & Return Policy.

Pay only Rai Star Corporation

Make payments only to the Rai Star Corporation Ltd. accounts listed on our Payment Details page. We are not responsible for payments made to any other account.

Not sure about a payment request? Contact us before you pay.

Shipping & delivery

How your order travels from Japan

Your quote shows the shipping method and the cost to your country. Spare parts usually travel by air courier; vehicles and bulky parts travel by sea.

  • Spare parts & windscreens

    FedEx · DHL air express

    Fast, tracked courier delivery worldwide.

    • Delivered to: your door
    • Timing: usually a few days
    • Customs: usually handled by the courier
  • Vehicles & large parts

    LCL — shared container

    Your cargo shares a container with other shippers, so you pay only for the space you use.

    • Delivered to: the destination port
    • Timing: several weeks
    • Customs: you or your clearing agent
  • Vehicles & large orders

    FCL — full container

    You book a whole container for your shipment.

    • Delivered to: the destination port
    • Departures: see the shipping schedule
  • Vehicles

    RORO

    Roll-on/roll-off vessel shipping is also offered for vehicles.

    • Delivered to: the destination port
    • Departures: see the shipping schedule

Duties & taxes: import duties, taxes and customs clearance charges in your country are not included in our prices. They are paid by the buyer at the destination, directly to the customs office or the delivery agent. Delivery times vary by method and destination, and customs clearance can cause delays.

Vehicles vs spare parts

What’s different when you buy a vehicle?

Both follow the same four stages — inquiry, quote, payment and shipping. These are the main differences.

Buying a vehicle compared with buying spare parts
TopicVehiclesSpare parts & windscreens
Price on our websiteNot listed — ask us for a priceShown in USD for the part only; prices may vary
AvailabilityOur own stock in Japan, or third-party stock (we check availability)Most parts are sourced for your order — allow a few business days
What to send usThe vehicle, your country and port, and LCL or FCL preferenceChassis number, model code or part number, photos and your country
Your quote includesPrice, condition and shipping cost to your portPart price and shipping cost to your country, after a fit check
How it shipsLCL or FCL container, or ROROFedEx or DHL; LCL sea freight for large parts
Delivered toYour destination portYour door by courier, or the destination port by sea
TimingFollows the shipping schedule for your regionUsually a few days by FedEx or DHL; several weeks by sea
PaymentThe same for both: by invoice, through our secure invoice portal

Questions

Buying questions, answered

Short answers to common questions. Our full FAQ covers more.

Can I order a vehicle or part that isn’t on the website?

Yes. Tell us what you need — we source specific vehicles and parts on request and check availability in Japan for you.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes. Spare parts are shipped by FedEx or DHL. Vehicles are shipped by container, either LCL (shared container) or FCL (full container), and we also offer RORO. You can check upcoming departures on our Shipping Schedule.

How long does delivery take?

It depends on your country and the shipping method. Parts sent by FedEx or DHL usually arrive within a few days; sea freight takes several weeks. We confirm the delivery details in your quote.

Who pays import duties and taxes?

The buyer. Import duties, taxes and customs clearance charges in your country are not included in our price. They are paid at the destination, directly to the customs office or the delivery agent.

Can I combine several parts in one shipment?

Yes. We combine parts in one shipment to save on shipping. Mouldings, clips and other parts can even travel in the same crate as a windscreen.

Do you work with bulk buyers and importers?

Yes. We welcome importers and buyers from any country, whatever their order volume. Contact us with your requirements for a quotation.

Can I cancel a spare-parts order?

Only before we source the parts. Once parts have been sourced or shipped, the order can’t be cancelled for a change of mind. See our Cancellation & Return Policy for details.

Get a quotation

Ready to buy? Tell us what you need.

Send a vehicle or part request and we will reply with the price and the shipping cost to your country. We usually reply within one business day.