Suriname drives on the left, like Japan, so Japanese used cars are the obvious import. There is no steering conversion, and there is a wide choice of hybrids, SUVs and pickups for the roads outside Paramaribo. Tweedehands auto's importeren uit Japan is easier than many buyers expect.
RHD cars for sale in Suriname
Our cars are right-hand drive, which is right for Suriname. There is no strict age cap on used imports, though older and high-mileage cars get closer attention from Customs. We have 186 cars that can ship to Suriname today, delivered to Paramaribo from about $3,000.
Japanese used cars for Suriname's roads
- Used SUVs for sale in Suriname: for laterite roads to the interior and the districts, four-wheel drive matters. Look at the 2016 Land Cruiser Prado TX-L, the 2017 Mazda CX-5 XD 4WD diesel or the 2013 Subaru Forester.
- Cheap used cars in Paramaribo: the 2018 Toyota Corolla Fielder Hybrid estate and the Toyota Aqua are economical in city traffic.
- Vans for business and families: the Toyota Noah and Voxy seat 7 to 8, and the Hiace carries goods.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan used cars in Suriname
Toyota dominates Suriname's roads and our stock (Toyota). You can also browse Honda and Nissan.
Car shipping from Japan to Paramaribo
Transit to the Port of Paramaribo takes about 33 to 43 days. Freight is $227 per m³ today, so the Japan to Suriname shipping cost is roughly $2,200 for a small car and $3,400 for a large SUV.
Import duty and landed cost of a car in Suriname
Suriname Customs charges import duty plus consumption tax (invoerrechten en omzetbelasting) on the CIF value (car + freight + insurance), with rates depending on the engine size and type. Ask a customs broker in Paramaribo to calculate it for a specific car before you buy.
Example of the part we control, using the 2018 Toyota Corolla Fielder Hybrid:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Car price, FOB Japan | $3,988 |
| Freight to Paramaribo (12.4 m³) | $2,813 |
| Delivered to the port (C&F) | $6,801 |
| Insurance, duty, consumption tax, port and broker fees | assessed in Suriname |
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Tweedehands auto's in Paramaribo: Japan car auction or dealer?
Most of our cars are bought at Japanese car auctions, each with an auction sheet that grades the condition and shows the real mileage. A car dealer in Paramaribo has cars ready now, while buying direct from a Japan car exporter gives you more choice at a lower price. If you are searching "used cars near me" in Paramaribo, compare the two on the full landed price.
Buying a Japanese used car online from Suriname
Press Buy Now on a car below, choose Paramaribo, and download your proforma invoice right away. We confirm the car, send payment details on WhatsApp, ship it and send the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice and Certificate of Origin.
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