{"id":28672,"date":"2026-07-06T08:23:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T08:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/?p=28672"},"modified":"2026-07-06T08:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T08:28:11","slug":"how-to-import-cars-from-japan-to-the-usa-full-guide-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/import-guides\/how-to-import-cars-from-japan-to-the-usa-full-guide-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import Cars From Japan to the USA (Full Guide in 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28672\" class=\"elementor elementor-28672\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c86b75 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c86b75\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e41c2ea\" data-id=\"e41c2ea\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcd2813 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcd2813\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Looking to import a car from Japan to the USA?<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\"> Whether you want a<strong> Nissan Skyline R34,<\/strong> <strong>a Mazda RX-7, or a practical Kei truck, TokyoCarZ can help you access Japanese auctions and car dealerships in Japan<\/strong> to offer a seamless import process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">This step-by-step guide to <\/span><strong><span class=\"\">importing a car from Japan to the USA<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> covers the 25-year import rule, costs, shipping options, and how to avoid scams.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For a broader overview, check out our\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/how-to-import-a-car-from-japan-step-by-step-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">step-by-step import guide<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98950f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98950f3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f44897\" data-id=\"3f44897\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b2a802 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b2a802\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Why Import Cars from Japan to the USA<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Japanese vehicles are known for low mileage, excellent maintenance, and rust-free chassis. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">American buyers love JDM imports because unique models are rarely sold in the US. The <\/span><strong><span class=\"\">best JDM cars legal in the USA<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> are becoming available as the 2001 model year vehicles hit the 25-year mark.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For a deeper understanding, read our guide on <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/japanese-car-auction\/how-japanese-car-auctions-work-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">how Japanese auctions work<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-edd494a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"edd494a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-146d677\" data-id=\"146d677\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da7f7a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da7f7a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Import Regulations \u2013 The 25-Year Rule<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">25-year import rule USA<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0is the most important regulation for JDM imports. Vehicles 25 years or older from their manufacture month are exempt from <strong>Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards<\/strong> (FMVSS) and EPA emissions (21+ years) .<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Key points:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The clock counts from\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">the manufacture date<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"> \u2013 not the model year.<\/span>\u00a0A vehicle made in December 2001 is not eligible until December 2026<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">25-year vehicles pay\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">2.5% duty<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0(passenger cars)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Under 25 years: requires compliance modification by a Registered Importer (RI) , which is costly and time-consuming<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">2026 eligibility highlights:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-83b7939 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"83b7939\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-52bddca\" data-id=\"52bddca\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b19da86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b19da86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table><thead><tr><th><span class=\"\">Month<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Models available (25 yr Rule )<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"\">February 2026<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">July 2026<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Honda Integra Type R DC5<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">August 2026<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Mazda RX-7 FD Bathurst<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">December 2026<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Honda NSX (facelift), Honda Civic Type R EP3<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For more details, read our\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/usa\/25-year-rule-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">25-year rule explained<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0guide.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5a5507 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f5a5507\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"566\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PScwIDAgMTAyNCA3NjgnIHhtbG5zPSdodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2Zyc+PC9zdmc+\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28680 lazyload\" alt=\"Import Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0 GSR VII 4WD Turbo 5-speed manual Aftermarket muffler Alloy wheels (Yellow) from Japan - For sale\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TokyoCarZ-Import-Mitsubishi-Lancer-Evolution-2.0-GSR-VII-4WD-Turbo-5-speed-manual-Aftermarket-muffler-Alloy-wheels-Yellow-from-Japan-For-sale-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TokyoCarZ-Import-Mitsubishi-Lancer-Evolution-2.0-GSR-VII-4WD-Turbo-5-speed-manual-Aftermarket-muffler-Alloy-wheels-Yellow-from-Japan-For-sale-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TokyoCarZ-Import-Mitsubishi-Lancer-Evolution-2.0-GSR-VII-4WD-Turbo-5-speed-manual-Aftermarket-muffler-Alloy-wheels-Yellow-from-Japan-For-sale-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TokyoCarZ-Import-Mitsubishi-Lancer-Evolution-2.0-GSR-VII-4WD-Turbo-5-speed-manual-Aftermarket-muffler-Alloy-wheels-Yellow-from-Japan-For-sale-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TokyoCarZ-Import-Mitsubishi-Lancer-Evolution-2.0-GSR-VII-4WD-Turbo-5-speed-manual-Aftermarket-muffler-Alloy-wheels-Yellow-from-Japan-For-sale-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TokyoCarZ-Import-Mitsubishi-Lancer-Evolution-2.0-GSR-VII-4WD-Turbo-5-speed-manual-Aftermarket-muffler-Alloy-wheels-Yellow-from-Japan-For-sale-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TokyoCarZ-Import-Mitsubishi-Lancer-Evolution-2.0-GSR-VII-4WD-Turbo-5-speed-manual-Aftermarket-muffler-Alloy-wheels-Yellow-from-Japan-For-sale-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TokyoCarZ-Import-Mitsubishi-Lancer-Evolution-2.0-GSR-VII-4WD-Turbo-5-speed-manual-Aftermarket-muffler-Alloy-wheels-Yellow-from-Japan-For-sale-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TokyoCarZ-Import-Mitsubishi-Lancer-Evolution-2.0-GSR-VII-4WD-Turbo-5-speed-manual-Aftermarket-muffler-Alloy-wheels-Yellow-from-Japan-For-sale-1024x768.jpg\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Import Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0 GSR VII 4WD Turbo 5-speed manual Aftermarket muffler Alloy wheels (Yellow) from Japan - For sale<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dce876b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dce876b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e914549\" data-id=\"e914549\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-06983c4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"06983c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a31af7\" data-id=\"4a31af7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f605d5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f605d5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Shipping from Japan to USA \u2013 RoRo vs Container<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">TokyoCarZ can arrange shipping from Japan to Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York, Baltimore, or Tacoma .<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table style=\"margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; border: 1px solid black;\">\n\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Method<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Cost (USD)<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Best For<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">RoRo<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">$2,500\u20133,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Budget buyers, standard cars<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Container<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">$3,500\u20136,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Luxury, classic, or non-running cars<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Shipping timeline:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a03\u20135 weeks from Yokohama or Nagoya to US ports .<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Shipping car Japan to USA<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0costs depend on vehicle size and destination. The cheapest option is RoRo to West Coast ports.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9ab35d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9ab35d5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-04b4ccb\" data-id=\"04b4ccb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4a0c00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a4a0c00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/stock\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Browse more vehicles for export<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e88a575 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e88a575\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Popular JDM Cars for USA in 2026<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table><thead><tr><th><span class=\"\">Category<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Top Models<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Most anticipated<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Nissan Skyline R34, Evo VII, DC5 Integra Type R<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Sports cars<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Mazda RX-7 FD, Nissan Silvia S15, Toyota Supra A80<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Kei trucks &amp; vans<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Suzuki Carry, Honda Acty, Subaru Sambar (up 140% in 30 days)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Family-friendly<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Toyota Chaser, Nissan Stagea, Honda Civic Type R EP3<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Best JDM cars legal in USA under $20,000:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Toyota Chaser, Nissan Stagea, Kei vehicles.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For a complete list of models becoming eligible, see our\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/usa\/2026-jdm-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">list of JDM cars eligible in 2026<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2a010d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2a010d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Cost to Import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII from Japan to the USA in 2026 &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"\">Full Cost Breakdown\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table style=\"margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; border: 1px solid black;\"><thead><tr><th><span class=\"\">Vehicle detail<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Information<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Model<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GSR<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Year<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">2001 (H13)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Mileage<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">156,000 km<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Repair History<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">None<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Modifications<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Aftermarket muffler, alloy wheels<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Location<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Aomori Prefecture, Japan<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table style=\"margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; border: 1px solid black;\"><thead><tr><th><span class=\"\">Cost Component<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Amount (USD)<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Vehicle Price (FOB)<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span class=\"\">~$16,900<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Japan Domestic Fees<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span class=\"\">~$900<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Ocean Freight (Ro-Ro)<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span class=\"\">$2,500 \u2013 $3,500<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Marine Insurance<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span class=\"\">$200 \u2013 $300<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">CIF Value<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span class=\"\">~$20,500 \u2013 $21,600<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Import Duty (2.5%)<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span class=\"\">~$513 \u2013 $540<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Customs Broker Fees<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span class=\"\">$300 \u2013 $600<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Port &amp; Merchandise Processing Fees<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span class=\"\">$400 \u2013 $800<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Total Estimated Landed Cost<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span class=\"\">~$21,700 \u2013 $23,500<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Note:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> The Evo VII is eligible for import under the 25-year rule in 2026, meaning it is exempt from FMVSS safety standards. Vehicles manufactured in 2001 become eligible month-by-month \u2013 a January 2001 car is eligible in January 2026, and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-798909d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"798909d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-05388dd\" data-id=\"05388dd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1772270 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1772270\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PScwIDAgMTAyNCAxMDI0JyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-27935 lazyload\" alt=\"TokyoCarZ -Kei Truck Parked outside a supermarket.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kei-Truck-Parked-outside-a-supermarket.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kei-Truck-Parked-outside-a-supermarket-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kei-Truck-Parked-outside-a-supermarket-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kei-Truck-Parked-outside-a-supermarket-450x338.jpg 450w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kei-Truck-Parked-outside-a-supermarket.jpg\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Kei Truck parked outside a supermarket.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d538294 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d538294\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d78afd\" data-id=\"1d78afd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc25028 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc25028\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Importing Cars from Japan vs Canada<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Canada has a 15-year import rule. Some buyers import to Canada first, then sell to US buyers after 25 years. However, direct US import is simpler and avoids cross-border shipping.\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Importing cars from Japan vs Canada<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Japan is the source market for most JDM vehicles.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"\">Kei Trucks \u2013 Legal in USA?<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Yes \u2013 when 25 years or older. Kei trucks like\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Suzuki Carry, Honda Acty, and Subaru Sambar<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0are increasingly popular. Demand for the Subaru Sambar has jumped 140% in 30 days. They are affordable, practical, and fuel-efficient \u2013 perfect for farms, ranches, or city deliveries.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"\">How to Buy \u2013 Step by Step<\/span><\/h2><ol start=\"1\"><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Tell us your budget and desired car<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0(e.g., Skyline R34, RX-7, Kei truck)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Browse auctions or stock<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Access live Japanese auctions or choose from our One Price inventory<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Verify auction sheet<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Use auction sheet verification guides<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Confirm complete landed-cost calculators<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0for accurate budget<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Make payment<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Secure through JUMVEA Safe Trade (JUST) protection<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">We arrange shipping, US customs clearance, and delivery<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Contact TokyoCarZ<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0to start.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2721608 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2721608\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f69a6d5\" data-id=\"f69a6d5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd0494f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd0494f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">1: How much does it cost to import a car from Japan to the USA?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Total landed cost ranges from $8,600 \u2013 $26,500 USD depending on the car, shipping method, and taxes. RoRo is the cheapest shipping option.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">2: What is the 25-year import rule in the USA?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Vehicles 25 years or older from their manufacture month are exempt from FMVSS safety standards. The clock counts by month\/year \u2013 not model year.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">3: Is it legal to import Japanese cars into the USA?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes, provided they are 25+ years old. Under 25 years require compliance modifications by a Registered Importer.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">4: How long does it take to ship a car from Japan to the USA?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Approximately 3\u20135 weeks shipping time, plus 1\u20132 weeks for customs clearance.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">5: Can I import a Nissan Skyline R34 into the USA?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes \u2013 R34 models manufactured in 2001 or earlier are becoming legal in 2026 as they turn 25.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">6: What taxes do I pay when importing a car into the USA?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">25-year+ vehicles pay 2.5% duty. Under 25 years face ~15% effective duty. Plus HMF (0.125%) and MPF (0.3464%).<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">7: Can I import a kei truck into the USA?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes \u2013 when 25+ years old. Kei trucks are increasingly popular and affordable.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">8: What documents are required to import a vehicle into the USA?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">EPA Form 3520-1, DOT Form HS-7, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"\">Related Resources<\/span><\/h2><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/how-to-import-a-car-from-japan-step-by-step-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Step-by-Step Import Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/japanese-car-auction\/how-japanese-car-auctions-work-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">How Japanese Car Auctions Work<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/how-to-translate-japanese-auction-sheets-a-beginners-guide\/\">How to Translate Japanese Auction Sheets\u00a0<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/best-selling-japan-used-cars-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Best Selling Japan Used Cars 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/10-best-japanese-used-car-exporters-2026-trusted-verified\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">10 Best Japanese Used Car Exporters<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to import a car from Japan to the USA? 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