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Understand auction terminology, grades, start prices and the approval process.
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Understand the vehicle before you buy it.
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New to sourcing
from Japan?
1. Understand the buying process
Learn how requirements, search, review, approval and purchase fit together.
How IMX Works →2. Understand shipping
Know where Japan-side export ends and destination-side import begins.
Shipping & Export →3. Understand payments
See the 10%, 40% and 50% stages before you start.
Payments →LEARNING PATHS
Learn by topic.
Read the car
Use available vehicle, mileage, grade and condition information to make a better-informed decision.
Shipping from Japan
Understand shipping methods, documentation and Bill of Lading handover.
Follow the stages
Know when each payment is required and what milestone it relates to.