i found a site on the internet called japan-partner.com. i am really interested in a nissan skyline and i noticed you can get them for VERY cheap indeed. USD 2,474 was the price then right next to it is says USD 3,000 FOB. what does FOB mean. and what will i have to do inorder to get that skyline car back to the states?how much will it cost me in the end. do i have to get stuff on the car changed what is the process and how much would it cost me. if you have information like websited to get this information in detail that would be great but i would perfer some one just telling me through this.
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FOB I think means the shipping. And if the car has the steering wheel to the right, you must do a conversion so its on the left side. And thats all I can say with the details you’ve given me.
I believe the FOB is short for Freight On Board. I’m no expert in international shipping, but I’d guess that you’d want to call customs and your states motor vehicle department for the exact procedure and what fees each of those may impose.
Hope this helps,
Justin
Importing a car and retrofitting it to pass the US emmissions and safety standards will triple the cost of the car. If you can get it past customes at all.
It’s fun to dream but forget it. Buy a 350Z and enjoy the ride.
FOB is Freight On Board and that is the cost of shipping. It should be followed by WHO pays shipping FOB port mean the seller pays. FOB destination means you pay. Most likely since the price of the car is so low you will be paying the $3000 shipping costs.
Shipping a car is surprisingly cheap if it is port to port (i.e. Japan to LA). Perhaps, ask them to give you a quote on the shipping or call around (i.e. Nippon Express USA). You’ll also have to pay certain import taxes and make sure it meets federal & state emissions standards.
See: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/graymarket_RI_list010807.htm
http://204.68.195.250/cars/rules/import/
Those taxes can be a bit high and you might get hit with unexpected extras. Also, I hope you understand this will be a right hand drive car (versus the US style left hand drive). Moreover, if it is used, it could have serious problems and you’d have no way of really knowing about it.
There are certain risks. If you are paying an importer based in Japan, it would be extraordinarily difficult for you to get your money back if something went wrong. For instance, suppose they just take your money and never send the car. What would you do? You do not know Japanese law, probably don’t want to figure out how to get a Japanese lawyer, and would likely be out the cash. I’d get it put into an escrow account or send the money via paypal or with a credit car. If you use a credit card or paypal, at least you would be able to reverse the charge.
The term F.O.B. (which means “free on board”) has to do with the risk of loss (i.e. who is responsible if the car is damaged).
When the term is F.O.B. the place of shipment, the seller must at that place ship the goods and bear the expense and risk of putting them into the possession of the carrier.
when the term is F.O.B. the place of destination, the seller must at his own expense and risk transport the goods to that place and there tender delivery.
In either of the above situations, when the term is also F.O.B. vessel, car or other vehicle, the seller must in addition at his own expense and risk load the goods on board. If the term is F.O.B. vessel the buyer must name the vessel and in an appropriate case the seller must comply with the provisions of this Article on the form of bill of lading .
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