Understanding FOB vs CIF Pricing in Vehicle Export

When importing vehicles from Japan, you'll encounter two main pricing terms: FOB and CIF. Understanding these terms is crucial for accurate budgeting.

FOB (Free On Board):
FOB price includes:
- The vehicle cost
- Export documentation
- Loading at Japan port

You pay separately for:
- Ocean freight to your destination
- Marine insurance
- Destination port charges

CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight):
CIF price includes:
- Everything in FOB
- Ocean freight to your specified port
- Marine insurance

Which Should You Choose?

FOB is better when:
- You have your own shipping arrangements
- You want to compare shipping costs from different providers
- You're importing multiple vehicles and can negotiate better freight rates

CIF is better when:
- You want one complete price
- You prefer the exporter to handle all logistics
- You're a first-time importer and want simplicity

At Yamato Cars, we offer both FOB and CIF pricing. For our inventory of machinery and trucks, we quote FOB prices with CIF available upon request. For vehicles sourced through Goo-Net Exchange, we typically provide CIF quotes for complete transparency.

Our team can help you understand the total landed cost regardless of which pricing method you choose. Contact us for a detailed quote today.