Pre-Shipment Inspection for Japanese Used Vehicles: Complete Export Guide When importing a Japanese used vehicle, a pre-shipment inspection can be one of the most important steps before the vehicle leaves Japan. Depending on the destination country, an inspection may be required to confirm roadworthiness, vehicle identity, odometer information, safety, environmental compliance, or other regulatory requirements. However, there is no single inspection rule for every country. The required inspection organization, certificate, inspection items, vehicle-age rules, and procedures can change according to the destination, vehicle category, country of export, and current regulations. Therefore, buyers should confirm the latest requirements before purchasing and ...