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  • MAF AND NZTA BORDER INSPECTIONS

    Q1
    Where can I get a MAF Inspection (Biosecurity inspection) and NZTA border inspection completed for a vehicle being exported to New Zealand?
    A1
    Inspections are requierd to be completed within bonded facilities, and that are approved by the NZ Government. JEVIC has approved facilities are located in:

    ° Yokohama (Daikoku Futo)
    ° Nagoya (Kinjyo Futo)
    ° Osaka (Sukematsu Futo)

    Q2
    How musch is the MAF and NZTA inspection fee?
    A2
    Information on the NZMAF and NZTA Inspection Tariff 2009

    Q3
    Should I get the MAF and NZTA border inspection completed prior to expoting the vehicle?
    A3
    Yes, this greatly reduces the delays and costs on arrival in New Zealand when the vehicle has already passed its MAF and NZTA border inspections.

    Q4
    Prior to shipping , how soon do JEVIC need the vehicle  to be able to complete a MAF inspection and NZTA border inspection?
    A4
    Vehicles should be booked and delivered to JEVIC facilities 7 to 10 days prior to vessel loading. Please contact JEVIC for further details.

    Q5
    How do I make a booking for my vehicle to have a MAF inspection and NZTA border inspection?
    A5
    There are a number pf ways to book your inspections;

    °Book direct with JEVIC (click here to get a booking form)
    °Book through your Shipping Agent
    °Book through your Freight Forwarder

    Q6
    Can I Organize for JEVIC to do a MAF inspection and NZTA Border inspection out side of a JEVIC facility?
    A6
    All MAF nspections and NZTA border inspections must be completed within JEVIC facilities.

    Q7
    How do I know my vehicle has passed MAF inspection?
    A7
    Vehicles that are cleared as meeting MAF inspection standards are issued with a sticker that is affixed to the vehicle ( usually the windscreen wiper). MAF NZ will be notified electronically of those vehicles that are cleared to enter New Zealand.

    Q8
    Does JEVIC communicate to me after the inspection is completed?
    A8
    Once a vehicle enters a JEVIC facility the general communication links are between JEVIC, the shipping agent (exporter / booking agent) and the shipping line.

  • ROAD WORTHINESS INSPECTIONS (RWI)

    Q9
    Where in Japan can we take a vehicle for RWI prior to export to Kenya or Zambia?
    A9
    RWI inspections must be completed at JEVIC approved inspection facilities.
    Information on the RWI booking office list and RWI facility list

    Q10
    Is it possible to have a RWI inspection on arrival in Keyna, Uganda or Zambia?
    A10
    The JEVIC RWI cannot be completed on arrival in Kenya, Uganda or Zambia. Shipping a vehicle without the JEVIC RWI inspection from Japan, UK, Singapore Dubai(destined for Kenya and Zambia) and South Africa will incur a 15% Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) penalty, plus local government inspection costs. It is strongly advised to arrange the inspection prior to export.

    Q11
    We would like to  book a RWI inspection,however we have not yet received the export certificate as we have just purchased the vehicle. Can we book the RWI inspaction without the Export Certificate?
    A11
    The Export Certificate is a vital document for ex. Japan vehicles. The RWI certification process cannot be completed with this document. Please contact the nearest JEVIC office for the various documentation requirements.

    Q12
    How much is the RWI fee?
    A12
    Information on the Kenya RWI Tariff 2009
    Information on the Zambia RWI Tariff 2009
    Information on the Uganda RWI Tariff 2009

    Q13
    Where can I get details about the RWI regulations and inspections?
    A13
    Information on the Kenya RWI Criteria
    Information on the Zambia RWI Criteria
    Information on the Uganda RWI Criteria

    Q14
    My vehicle will not be registered in Kenya, However the discharge port will be Kenya, will it need to complete a RWI prior to export?
    A14
    If a vehicle is not going to be registered in Kenyam it does not need to complete the Kenya RWI.

  • ODOMETER VERIFICATION INSPECTION

    Q15
    Should vehicles exported to New Zealand have an odometer verification inspection?
    A15
    A vehicle with a tampered odometer is prohinited entering New Zealand. New Zealand Customs inspect vehicles for tampered odometers as the vehicle enters New Zealand and seize such vehicles. We strongly recommend having odometer verification completed prior to export.

    Q16
    Do vehicles exported to Malta require odometer verification prior to export?
    A16
    All used vehicles of categories M1 (private) and N1 (commercial g.v.w. ≤3500kg) exported from Japan and Singapore to Malta require JEVIC odometer verification.

    Q17
    Where can I take my vehicle for odometer verification prior to export to Malta?
    A17
    The Odometer Verification inspection can be completed at all JEVIC facilities;

    °Yokohama (Daikoku Futo)
    °Nagoya (Kinjyo Futo)
    °Osaka (Sukematsu Futo)
    °Kobe (Rokko Island)

    The inspection can also be completed outside a JEVIC facility, however additional travel fees will apply.

    Q18
    Can JEVIC complete odometer verification for vehicles not being exported?
    A18
    JEVIC Odometer Verification inspection is not restricted to vehicles being exported. We inspect vehicles for domestic distrbution also.

  • OTHER FREQURENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Q19
    Which countries require mandatory inspections completed by JEVIC?
    A19
    Malta: Odometer Verification
    Kenya: Roadworthiness inspection (RWI)
    Zambia: Roadworthiness inspection (RWI)
    Uganda: Roadworthiness inspection (RWI)

    Q20
    Can JEVIC complete a quarantine inspection for vehicles exported to Canada or Australia?
    A20
    Canada and Australia governments require quarantine inspections to be completed on arraival. JEVIC can complete decontamination / cleaning of vehicles prior to export which has proven valuable in reducing costs and delays on arrival.