ATJ Inspection
Since February 1, 2025, every used vehicle exported from Japan to Guyana must pass a pre-shipment inspection conducted by Autoterminal Japan (ATJ). This is not optional, and it is not a paperwork formality you can sort out after the vehicle arrives — without a valid ATJ certificate, the Guyana Revenue Authority will not clear the vehicle through customs.
What the inspection covers
The inspection verifies the vehicle's condition, odometer reading, and that it matches the documentation submitted for export. Resolve any flagged issues with your exporter before the vehicle ships — fixing a failed inspection after departure is far harder than fixing it in Japan.
What this means for your timeline
Build the ATJ inspection into your shipping schedule as its own step, not an afterthought. A reputable exporter will arrange it as a matter of course and provide the certificate alongside your bill of lading.
FAQ
- What is the ATJ inspection?
- ATJ (Autoterminal Japan) is the pre-shipment inspection required on every used vehicle exported from Japan to Guyana. It has been mandatory since February 1, 2025.
- What happens without an ATJ certificate?
- Guyana customs will not clear a used vehicle without a valid ATJ certificate. Treat the inspection as a hard requirement, not a formality.
- Does the ATJ inspection apply to new vehicles?
- The requirement targets used vehicles. New vehicles follow a separate import process — confirm your vehicle's classification with your exporter.
Working guide — not legal or customs advice. Confirm current ATJ requirements with your exporter or the Guyana Revenue Authority before shipping.