Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Lexus LS460 USF40 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Performance Criterion. Each example carries a V8 engine, a automatic gearbox, and all-wheel drive. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection where possible, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.
This Lexus LS460 USF40 is approved for import to Australia under 5 SEVS approvals including SEV-000550, SEV-000920, SEV-000921, plus 2 more on the Rover register, all granted on the Performance Criterion, supported by 3 Model Report Entries (MREs) MRE-000574, MRE-000304 and MRE-000676 from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from Sept 2006 to Aug 2017.
Why qualified — Performance Criterion. Approvals granted under the SEVS Performance Criterion apply to vehicles that demonstrate a substantially superior performance specification — for example, power-to-weight, acceleration, or another measurable performance metric — compared with vehicles supplied to the Australian market in volume. 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 9/2006 to 4/2007, 9/2008 to 8/2017 Lexus LS460 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.
Specifications coveredEligible with 1UR-FSE 4.6L V8 petrol engine and 8 speed automatic transmissionRWD sedan eligible for 2006–2007; AWD sedan and AWD long wheelbase sedan eligible for 2008–2017
All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.
3 phases6–10 weeks
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Auction Selection & Strategy
0-2 Weeks
We shortlist suitable vehicles matching the target model, year range, budget, grade, mileage, and condition. We arrange pre-bid physical inspection where possible before any bid is placed.
DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
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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
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VIA Approval
1-4 Weeks
The VIA application is submitted to the Department of Infrastructure before any vessel is booked.
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
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Yes — the Lexus LS460 USF40 is approved for import across the 2006-2007, 2008-2017 build range under Eligible with 1UR-FSE 4.6L V8 petrol engine and 8 speed automatic transmission. RWD sedan eligible for 2006–2007; AWD sedan and AWD long wheelbase sedan eligible for 2008–2017. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Model Code
USF40
Year Range
2006-2007, 2008-2017
Eligibility
Is the Lexus LS460 USF40 eligible for import to Australia?
Yes — the Lexus LS460 USF40 is approved for import across the 2006-2007, 2008-2017 build range under Eligible with 1UR-FSE 4.6L V8 petrol engine and 8 speed automatic transmission. RWD sedan eligible for 2006–2007; AWD sedan and AWD long wheelbase sedan eligible for 2008–2017. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
What SEVS reference applies to the Lexus LS460 USF40?
The SEVS number for the Lexus LS460 USF40 is SEV-000550, SEV-000920, SEV-000921, SEV-000344, SEV-000345. 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 LS460 USF40 are eligible?
The Lexus LS460 USF40 is eligible across the 2006-2007, 2008-2017 build range. Eligibility is linked to the model code, build date, variant, and approved import pathway. Carbarn checks these details before bidding to reduce compliance and approval risk.
Estimated Price
How does Carbarn calculate the landed cost for the Lexus LS460 USF40?
Carbarn calculates the landed estimate from market-verified Japan auction sales over last 90 days, filtered to auction grade 3.5+ or better, an odometer band of 0-80,000km, and the eligible build range of the Lexus LS460 USF40.
What's the going Japan auction price for the Lexus LS460 USF40?
Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Lexus LS460 USF40 has averaged about ¥2,158,273 JPY ($19,035 AUD). Individual sale prices shift with grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand on the day.
Which line items make up the Lexus LS460 USF40 landed cost?
The estimated landed cost for the Lexus LS460 USF40 includes the average auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance package. The estimate is designed to show a transparent landed cost before bidding.
Auction & Bidding
Does Carbarn bid at Japan auctions for the Lexus LS460 USF40?
Carbarn will bid on the Lexus LS460 USF40 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.
Is a pre-bid inspection available for the Lexus LS460 USF40?
Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Lexus LS460 USF40. 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.
Who decides the maximum bid for the Lexus LS460 USF40?
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.
Deposit & Payments
What is the refundable auction deposit for the Lexus LS460 USF40?
The refundable auction deposit for the Lexus LS460 USF40 is $2,646 AUD. It is required before bidding starts, fully refundable if no vehicle is secured, and fully refundable if you decide not to proceed before any bid is placed.
Timeline & Shipping
How long does it take to import the Lexus LS460 USF40 from Japan?
Expect roughly 6-10 weeks from search to delivery. The timeline covers sourcing, the winning bid, VIA approval, vessel scheduling, international shipping, arrival in Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep.
What happens after the Lexus LS460 USF40 is secured in Japan?
Once your bid on the Lexus LS460 USF40 is successful, Carbarn moves through VIA application, vessel booking, shipping, customs and biosecurity, workshop compliance, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep. We send progress updates throughout.
Compliance & Registration
How is import approval handled for the Lexus LS460 USF40?
For the Lexus LS460 USF40, Carbarn assesses the vehicle documents and lodges the VIA application before shipping where required. The vehicle must have valid import approval before it can proceed through Australian compliance, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
How is the Lexus LS460 USF40 made compliant in Australia?
The Lexus LS460 USF40 goes through Carbarn's full compliance program after arrival — workshop rectification work, documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and the support needed to make the vehicle registration-ready in Australia.
What is the compliance package cost for the Lexus LS460 USF40?
Budget around $1,540 for the Lexus LS460 USF40 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 LS460 USF40?
An auction-sourced Lexus LS460 USF40 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.
At what point can I take delivery of the Lexus LS460 USF40?
Delivery of the Lexus LS460 USF40 happens after the vehicle arrives in Sydney and completes workshop compliance, the AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment. Pickup, transport, and registration-ready paperwork are arranged once it's compliance-complete.
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