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JDM cars for sale in Canada

Canada's Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) applies a 15-year rule: vehicles 15 or older are importable without requiring US FMVSS compliance. This is more permissive than the US, enabling a broader window of JDM eligibility. Vehicles must pass a provincial safety inspection and, in some provinces, an emissions test. RHD is permitted.

Age rule 15 years (Transport Canada / RIV)RHD permittedDuty 6.1% MFN tariff on most passenger vehicles; reduced under CPTPP.

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Canada market — right now

Active listings: 343
From: USD 4,282
Up to: USD 42,000
Average price: USD 10,385

Source: JDMBUYSELL live marketplace data, updated daily. Prices in USD.

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JDM imports to Canada

What is Canada's 15-year import rule for JDM vehicles?

Transport Canada allows vehicles 15 years of age or older to be imported without meeting Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS). The Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) administers this rule. Vehicles must still pass a provincial safety inspection after import. See the full Canada import guide for the RIV inspection checklist and provincial rules.

Which Canadian provinces are most active for JDM imports?

British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta have the largest concentrations of JDM dealers and importers. BC benefits from direct Pacific shipping routes from Japan.

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