Left-hand-drive used Japanese vehicles are permitted for import in Germany.
A Technical Inspection certificate is necessary for Japan used cars to be imported in Germany. The used vehicles have to go through Fahrzeug-Hauptuntersuchung inspection which is commonly known as TUV.

• Identity proof (copy, eg.- password)
• A document confirming the registration of the residence
• Title and Registration certificate (copy)
• Export permit
• A document stating the proof of ownership (eg.- commercial invoice, bill of sale, etc., required for the vehicles that were owned for no more than 6 months) Insurance Card of the vehicle from Japan
• Registration papers of the vehicle (original)
• Third-Party Liability Insurance
• A document validating the completion of the Roadworthiness and emissions test of the vehicle

• 10% Import duty will be applied to the Cost and Freight (C&F) of Japan used cars for export.
• 19% tax will be implied to the Cost and Freight (C&F) of Japan used vehicles for export.
• Special motor vehicle tax (Kfz-Steuer), which is applied to all registered vehicles in the country.

• The buyer of the vehicle has lived outside the European Union (EU) for no less than a year.
• The vehicle has been purchased outside the EU and been driven for no less than 6 months before its import.
• The buyer has been registered as a citizen of Germany.
• The buyer is purchasing the vehicle for personal use.
• The buyer keeps the vehicle for at least a year after importing it.

If the vehicle has been imported from Japan on a short-term basis, that is, up to 12 months, then the buyer can drive the vehicle with its home license plate and registration. However, the document of registration with German translation is necessary for used Japanese cars. If someone intends to stay in Germany for an extended period, then the used Japanese vehicle has to be registered at the local vehicle registration office.