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JDM cars for sale in United States

For NHTSA purposes, a vehicle at least 25 years old may use the FMVSS exemption in 49 CFR 591.5(i)(1). The individual manufacture date controls; EPA, Customs, and state registration requirements are separate. Californians face additional CARB emissions requirements.

Age rule NHTSA: 25 years from manufacture date RHD permitted Duty 12.5% (2.5% base rate plus 10% additional on Japan-origin goods), absent another exception for a Japan-built car over 1,000 cc made at least 25 years before the year of entry (HTS 9903.94.04 and 9903.05.49) (15% for a Japan-built car over 1,000 cc made fewer than 25 years before the year of entry (US-Japan rate, HTS 9903.94.41); 15% for a car of 1,000 cc or less (HTSUS 8703.21.01, which includes kei cars and passenger kei vans), whatever its age, where steel is at least 15% of the car's weight and less than 85% of that steel was melted and poured in the United States, entered from 8 June 2026 to 31 December 2027 (Section 232 steel-derivative rate, HTS 9903.82.10)); 25% on kei trucks (light-truck rate, HTSUS 8704). A duty rate is not permission to import: a car under 25 years old generally cannot be imported permanently unless NHTSA has determined it eligible and it is brought into compliance, and EPA rules apply separately. Estimate: confirm with a customs broker. Sources: USITC HTS, heading 8703 (read 2026-11-05); USITC HTS chapter 99, U.S. notes 52(f) and 52(k) (read 2026-11-05); Federal Register 2025-17908 (US-Japan rate) (read 2026-11-05); USITC HTS chapter 99, U.S. note 16 and heading 9903.82.10 (read 2026-11-05).

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United States market — right now

Active listings: 1806
From: $3,333CA$4,655£2,474A$4,758€2,966¥527,874US$3,333
Up to: $158,999CA$222,077£118,028A$226,994€141,495¥25,181,929US$158,999
Median asking price: $12,950CA$18,088£9,613A$18,488€11,524¥2,050,994US$12,950; from 1,560 priced listings

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JDM imports to United States

What is the 25-year rule for JDM imports to the USA?

Under 49 CFR 591.5(i)(1), a vehicle at least 25 years old may use NHTSA's FMVSS exemption. The test uses the individual manufacture date, not model year. EPA, Customs, and state registration requirements remain separate. See the full 25-year rule guide for planning information.

Can I drive a right-hand drive car in the USA?

Yes. RHD vehicles are legal to register and drive in all 50 states. Some states require minor modifications (mirrors, lighting). There is no federal ban on RHD passenger vehicles.

What JDM cars are most popular in the USA?

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32, R33, R34), Toyota Supra (A80), Mazda RX-7 (FD3S), Honda NSX, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and Subaru Impreza WRX STi are among the JDM models commonly sought by US buyers.

Are kei trucks legal in the USA?

For NHTSA purposes, a kei truck at least 25 years old may use the FMVSS exemption in 49 CFR 591.5(i)(1); confirm the individual manufacture date. EPA and state registration are separate questions. State rules can restrict road registration, so confirm the current position with the DMV before purchasing. Browse current kei trucks for sale to compare listings.

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