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All costs shown are estimates and subject to change. Final pricing is confirmed at your free consultation call with the Bare Camper team.

Import Cost Guide

What Does It Cost to Import a Hiace?

We use RORO (roll-on/roll-off) shipping exclusively — no containers. Here's a transparent breakdown of every cost from Japan to your driveway.

What's Included

Vehicle inspection is included in the sourcing fee — you don't pay it separately.

Japan purchase price

The bid or buy-now price of the van at auction or from a dealer.

Import duty (5%)

Applied to the purchase price of the vehicle by Australian Customs.

RORO shipping

Roll-on/roll-off freight from Japan to Brisbane. $2,600–$3,200 depending on Hiace size.

Marine insurance

Approx. $300–$500. Covers transit from Japan to port of entry.

Compliance & ADR

Approx. $2,200. Includes inspection (covered by your sourcing fee).

Registration

$500–$1,000 depending on state. Queensland is typically the lowest.

Cost Calculator

Adjust the sliders to estimate your total landed cost. Fit-out costs are separate — see the table below.

$18,000
$8,000$60,000

Japan van purchase

Bid price or buy-now price

$18,000

Import duty (5%)

Applied to purchase price

$900

RORO shipping

LWB Hiace — roll-on/roll-off

$2,600

Compliance & ADR

Includes inspection (included in sourcing fee)

~$2,200

Registration

Varies by state

$500 – $1,000

Estimated Total on Australian Roads

Excluding fit-out. Registration at lower estimate.

$24,200$24,700

AUD estimate

Exchange rate fluctuations affect the JPY → AUD purchase price. The AUD estimate above uses your slider value — final price depends on the rate at time of payment.

Add a Fit-Out

Import costs get you the van — fit-outs make it a home. All installations are done at our Brisbane workshop. Prices are indicative ranges; exact pricing at consultation.

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TAMA

6-seater family conversion with fold-flat sleeping platform, galley kitchen, and full carpet lining.

$12,000 – $18,000Details →
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MANA

Full liveable campervan — standing room, composting toilet, 55L water, 200AH lithium battery.

$18,000 – $28,000Details →
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Grid Bed Kit

Modular sleeping platform with quick-release rails. Folds up for full cargo use.

$2,500 – $5,000Details →
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Pop Top Roof

+600mm standing height when raised. Installed at our Brisbane factory.

$9,500 – $14,000Details →

Electrical Systems

From starter cabinet (100AH AGM) to full off-grid pro (300AH lithium, 400W solar).

$2,500 – $12,000Details →

Ready to get an exact quote?

Book a free 30-minute call and we'll walk through the full landed cost for the exact van and build you have in mind.