Yes, you can import a used car from Japan to Malawi; we found no age ban, but duty depends on the year of manufacture and engine size. You need a Motor Vehicle Importer Certificate from the Ministry of Transport and an MRA TIN before clearing.
Autocom Japan has exported 900,000+ cars to 100+ countries. Our team in Japan helps you choose a car, prepares the export certificate and shipping documents, and ships it to the port your clearing agent uses.
No age ban was found; a 2023 proposal to ban cars over 10 years old was not adopted. Duty depends on the year of manufacture and engine size.
No age ban for any vehicle type; age affects duty only.
We found no mandatory pre-shipment inspection from Japan for Malawi. The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) checks imports under its Imports Quality Monitoring scheme; confirm with MBS.
We never quote government duty or tax — it depends on the car and changes often. Use the official pages below or ask a licensed clearing agent.
No age ban was found; a 2023 proposal for a 10-year ban was not adopted. Older cars can pay more duty.
It is a certificate from the Ministry of Transport that importers of motor vehicles need; it is valid for 12 months. See the Malawi Trade Portal for how to apply.
We found no mandatory pre-shipment inspection from Japan. MBS may check the car on arrival, so confirm with MBS or your clearing agent.
No. Malawian buyers deal directly with our team in Japan and pay only by bank transfer to an account in Japan in the name of Autocom Japan Inc.
Rules change. We checked these rules on 1 October 2026. Always confirm with our office before you pay.
