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 real cost to import a JDM car from Japan to the USA: ocean freight by body type, standard export/import/title fees, US import duty, and a worked example. Budget roughly $3,000–$5,000 in import costs on top of the vehicle price — all handled and included by us, not left to you.
The 25-Year Import Rule Explained
What the US 25-year import rule means, which Nissan Skyline GT-R generations (R32, R33, R34) are legal to import now, eligibility for other JDM cars, the Show or Display exception for rare cars under 25, and how to register an imported vehicle.
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