# FOB, C&F and CIF for Japanese Used Cars Last updated: 2026-06-04 Canonical HTML page: https://carhappy.jp/guides/fob-cf-cif-japanese-cars CarHappy Japan explains FOB, C&F and CIF quote terms for Japanese used car exports so buyers can compare offers correctly and know which costs still need case-by-case confirmation. ## Key Facts - FOB is usually the Japan-side vehicle price for export before ocean freight is added. - C&F usually means vehicle cost plus ocean freight to a named destination port such as Mombasa or Dar es Salaam. - CIF usually means vehicle cost plus ocean freight plus marine insurance to the named destination port. - Destination-country taxes, port handling, clearing, registration, inland delivery, and local compliance costs are confirmed separately. ## Buying Flow 1. Browse public stock or send a sourcing request. 2. Confirm model, condition, availability, destination, price, and route. 3. Discuss payment steps and export documents with the CarHappy team. 4. Follow export preparation, shipping progress, and delivery coordination. ## Pricing Note Public guide content can explain C&F pricing, FOB pricing, route examples, and customs concepts. Final price, tax, duty, inland delivery, cancellation, refund, and delivery-time details must be confirmed case by case. ## Related Sources - How to buy: https://carhappy.jp/how-to-buy - Japanese auction guide: https://carhappy.jp/guides/japanese-car-auction-buying-guide - Kenya import duty guide: https://carhappy.jp/guides/kenya-import-duty - Kenya import guide: https://carhappy.jp/guides/import-car-japan-kenya - Tanzania import guide: https://carhappy.jp/guides/import-car-japan-tanzania