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Import & Compliance

Lexus IS300h

Lexus IS300h AVE35 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

LEXUS IS300h AVE35 Import to Australia

AVE35
2022-2026
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Lexus IS300h AVE35 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Environmental Criterion. Each example carries a 2AR-FSE Hybrid engine, a cvt gearbox, and all-wheel drive. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.

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Landed Cost Breakdown

Import cost estimate including shipping, taxes, and compliance in Australia.

No recent sold data — price on request
How this estimate is calculated
  • Market-Verified Data: Based on the last 90 days of Japan auction sales.
  • Quality Benchmark: Minimum auction grade 3+.
  • Eligible Build Range: Matched to the approved import year range.
  • Final Price Factors: Auction result, grade, odometer, condition, options, exchange rate, shipping, taxes, and compliance requirements.
How Bidding Works
  • Tell us your target model, year range, budget, and preferred condition.
  • We arrange physical inspection before bidding wherever possible.
  • We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.
  • We only bid after your approval and within your agreed budget cap.
Landed cost breakdown
Suggested Auction Price—
Japan Agent Fee—
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$3,070
Compliance Package$1,540
GST—

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

Refundable Auction Deposit

Required

Final pricing depends on auction results, exchange rate and vehicle condition.

Eligibility & Compliance Approvals

Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 1 SEV · 1 MRE

This Lexus IS300h AVE35 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000589, granted on the Environmental Criterion and valid until 24 Mar 2027. The approval is linked to MRE-000996 (Category MA, issued by SHUI MIR PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from Aug 2022 to July 2026.

Why qualified — Environmental Criterion. The SEVS Environmental Criterion covers vehicles with a measurable emissions or fuel-economy advantage over equivalent vehicles supplied in volume to the Australian market. Approval is granted on the basis of the published environmental thresholds. Eligibility is build-specific — the exact build years, variants and model codes named on the approval are the binding reference.

How Carbarn runs this import. Carbarn sources 8/2022 to 7/2026 Lexus IS300h examples through our Japanese partners, with build-sheet and auction-grade verification before any bid is placed. Once won, the vehicle is shipped via roll-on/roll-off freight, cleared through Australian customs, treated under biosecurity rules, and prepared for compliance at our Sydney workshop. The Approved Vehicle Verifier inspection and RAV entry are completed in-house, and you receive the vehicle with paperwork ready for state-level registration.

Please note: This explainer is general information only. Eligibility for import under SEVS is determined exclusively by the published approval on the Rover register and the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019. Carbarn cross-checks the exact build year, variant and model code against the published approval before bidding — confirming the published approval is the binding source.

Specifications coveredEligible as sedan with 2AR-FSE 2.5L hybrid engine - 2WD or AWD - 5 seats

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How compliance worksHow importing worksAll eligible modelsRoad Vehicle Standards Act 2018

Full Process Timeline & Payments

All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.

3 phases6–10 weeks
  • 01

    Auction Selection & Strategy

    0-2 Weeks

    Working from your model, year range, budget, grade, and odometer criteria, we shortlist candidate auction lots and arrange pre-bid inspection before a bid is placed.

    DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
  • 02

    Vehicle Secured in Japan

    Immediate

    Once your approved bid wins, the vehicle is secured at the auction in Japan.

    InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
  • 03

    VIA Approval

    1-4 Weeks

    Vehicle Import Approval application is lodged before shipping.

    No PaymentNo payment due in this stage

Shipping Invoice Includes

Freight & ShippingGSTImport DutiesLuxury Car Tax (if applicable)Port & Local Charges

Compliance Invoice Includes

Compliance WorkAVV InspectionRAV EntryVIA Approval CostExtra items if required

Complete Import Guide

View the full process timeline, payments, and deposit details in one place.

How Importing Works

How Compliance Works

Six-step compliance flow handled end-to-end by our team.

  1. 1

    Assess documents / eligibility

  2. 2

    VIA application before shipping

  3. 3

    Vehicle arrives at Carbarn workshop

  4. 4

    Compliance work starts

  5. 5

    AVV inspection + RAV entry

  6. 6

    Ready for registration / delivery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the Lexus IS300h AVE35 is approved for import across the 2022-2026 build range under Eligible as sedan with 2AR-FSE 2.5L hybrid engine - 2WD or AWD - 5 seats. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Model Code

AVE35

Year Range

2022-2026

Eligibility

Is the Lexus IS300h AVE35 eligible for import to Australia?

Yes — the Lexus IS300h AVE35 is approved for import across the 2022-2026 build range under Eligible as sedan with 2AR-FSE 2.5L hybrid engine - 2WD or AWD - 5 seats. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Which SEVS approval covers the Lexus IS300h AVE35?

The SEVS number for the Lexus IS300h AVE35 is SEV-000589. This number helps identify the approved import eligibility pathway for this model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before bidding or purchasing a vehicle in Japan.

Which build years of the Lexus IS300h AVE35 are eligible?

Build range 2022-2026 is eligible for the Lexus IS300h AVE35. Approval is tied to model code, exact build date, variant, and the published import pathway, all of which Carbarn verifies on the auction sheet before any bid.

Estimated Price

How is the estimated landed price for the Lexus IS300h AVE35 calculated?

The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Lexus IS300h AVE35, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3+, then matched to the approved build range one year at a time.

What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Lexus IS300h AVE35?

For the Lexus IS300h AVE35, the landed estimate covers auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance. It's intended as an honest pre-bid landed total, not a partial quote.

Auction & Bidding

Does Carbarn bid at Japan auctions for the Lexus IS300h AVE35?

Carbarn will bid on the Lexus IS300h AVE35 for you at Japan auctions, after your approval and within your agreed bid cap. We share the auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid, and arrange a pre-bid physical inspection when the auction format allows.

Can Carbarn inspect the Lexus IS300h AVE35 before bidding?

Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Lexus IS300h AVE35. We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid is placed. Japanese auction vehicles generally cannot be test driven before purchase.

Do I set my own bid limit on the Lexus IS300h AVE35?

Yes. You can set your preferred budget and maximum bid before auction bidding starts. Carbarn only bids after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. If the vehicle cannot be secured within your approved range, we do not proceed beyond your limit.

Timeline & Shipping

What's the expected timeline to import the Lexus IS300h AVE35?

The full import process usually takes 6-10 weeks. This includes auction selection, vehicle purchase, VIA approval, vessel booking, secure international transit, arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final delivery preparation.

What does Carbarn do after winning the Lexus IS300h AVE35 bid?

Once the Lexus IS300h AVE35 is secured in Japan, Carbarn manages the next stages: VIA application before shipping, vessel booking, shipping to Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation. You receive updates throughout the process.

Compliance & Registration

How does Carbarn manage import approval for the Lexus IS300h AVE35?

Carbarn reviews the documents for the Lexus IS300h AVE35 and submits the VIA application before the vehicle ships from Japan. Valid import approval must be in place before the vehicle can enter Australian compliance, the AVV inspection, and RAV listing.

What's involved in compliance work for the Lexus IS300h AVE35?

Carbarn completes compliance for the Lexus IS300h AVE35 in-house once it lands: workshop work to meet Australian Design Rules, documentation, the AVV inspection, RAV listing, and registration-ready handover support.

What is the compliance package cost for the Lexus IS300h AVE35?

Budget around $1,540 for the Lexus IS300h AVE35 compliance package. That figure covers the work to meet applicable ADR and compliance rules. If tyres, additional repairs, or modifications are needed, they're priced separately and confirmed before any further work.

Warranty & Delivery

What warranty applies to an auction-sourced Lexus IS300h AVE35?

An auction-sourced Lexus IS300h AVE35 doesn't come with the standard 3 months NSW dealer warranty, but a 5-year extended warranty may be available if the vehicle is eligible. Eligibility is confirmed before delivery based on age, condition, and provider criteria.

When is the Lexus IS300h AVE35 ready for delivery?

The Lexus IS300h AVE35 is ready for delivery after arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment completion. Delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support can be arranged once the vehicle is compliance-complete.

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Live Auction Lots in Japan

No AVE35 lots at auction right now — 3 other Lexus IS300h lots from the 2022-2026 eligible range

2023–2024Grade 4–528,000–74,000 kmavg. landed~$54,559
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2024 LEXUS IS

TAA Kinki

2026-10-20

2024 LEXUS IS

AVE30Grade 4.5 · 38,000 km
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2023 LEXUS IS

TAA Kinki

2026-10-20

2023 LEXUS IS

AVE30Grade 4 · 74,000 km
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2023 LEXUS IS

BAYAUC

2026-10-21

2023 LEXUS IS

AVE30Grade 5 · 28,000 km
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