JDM Import Guides
Everything you need to know about importing a car from Japan to the USA — the rules, the costs, and the process, grounded in how we actually do it.
How to Import a Car from Japan to the USA
A complete step-by-step guide to importing a car from Japan to the USA: the 25-year rule, Japanese auctions vs dealer stock, inspection, shipping, US customs, and titling. Typical timeline 45–60 days.
How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car from Japan?
The car plus about $3,000–$5,000: the real cost to import a car from Japan. Freight by body type (from $1,390), fees, US duty — all-in, no surprise broker bill.
The 25-Year Import Rule Explained
Cars 25+ years old (by build month, not model year) skip US safety and emissions rules. Which JDM cars qualify in 2026 — R32/R33 now, R34 and S15 through 2027.
Import guides by model
Which generations are legal today, and what each one costs landed and titled in the USA. Eligibility is recalculated every time the page loads.
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Tell us the make, model, and year — we'll source it, inspect it, and quote an all-in landed price.
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