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Import Cars to United States from Japan

Everything you need to import a used car from Japan to United States — the age rule, shipping options, taxes and the vehicles currently available at a fixed One Price. Vehicles 25 years and older qualify — model year 2001 or earlier for 2026.

United States Import Regulations

Shipping & Logistics

  • ETA: Within 3 weeks from shipment (ETD). Shipped on the 1st available vessel.
  • Ports: LA Port, Long Beach, Tacoma, Freeport TX, Galveston TX, NY Port, Baltimore, Savannah GA, Newport News VA, Jacksonville FL, Honolulu, San Juan.

Customs & Costs

  • Clearance: We introduce you to Direct Express Inc. (+1 310-324-2100).
  • Brokerage: ~$350/BL. THC: $250-$375.
  • Fixed fees: Entry ($250), ISF+Bond ($175), EPA ($35), E&O ($15).
  • Taxes: Duty (2.5% for cars / 25% for trucks), MPF (0.35%), HMF (0.125%) based on car value.

Age & Import Restrictions (CRITICAL)

25-Year Rule (NHTSA): Any vehicle not originally manufactured for the US market (including all RHD JDM vehicles) MUST be strictly 25 years or older (calculated to the exact month and year of manufacture) to be legally imported and exempt from FMVSS.

21-Year Rule (EPA): Vehicles 21 years or older with their original engines are exempt from EPA emission standards.

Disclaimer

The import regulations, taxes, and age restrictions provided below are gathered from public internet sources for general guidance only. We do not bear any legal responsibility for the accuracy of this information. It is your sole responsibility to verify how to clear customs, homologate, and register the vehicle in your country. We are only responsible for shipping the vehicle to your requested port.

Frequently asked questions

United States allows importing vehicles that are at least 25 years old. In 2026 that means a model year of 2001 or earlier. Newer cars are generally not eligible for standard private import.
Yes. Every order includes Japanese export de-registration, the English export certificate, marine insurance and shipping from Japan to United States by RORO or container. Our export team prepares the documents your customs broker needs.
Each vehicle ships with the original Japanese auction sheet, our own inspection report with photos, and the export certificate. Mileage and condition are stated as recorded at the Japanese auction.

US-legal JDM from our own stock

Cars we own in Japan, made in 2001 or earlier: inspected, documented and ready to ship.

All JDM stock →
NEW
25-year eligible
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi FTO

Mitsubishi FTO

$ 12,439
  • 1995
  • 76,000 km
  • MT
  •  2,000 cc
Grade
2.0 GR
Chassis
DE3A-0018691
Engine Type
6A12
Fuel
Gasoline
Color
Black
NEW
25-year eligible
Toyota Toyota Celsior - View 1 Toyota Toyota Celsior - View 2 Toyota Toyota Celsior - View 3 Toyota Toyota Celsior - View 4 Toyota Toyota Celsior - View 5

Toyota Celsior

$ 6,412
  • 1998
  • 162,000 km
  • AT
  •  4,000 cc
Grade
B-Specification eR Version
Chassis
UCF20-0121238
Engine Type
1UZFE
Fuel
--
Color
Pearl Two-Tone
NEW
25-year eligible
Nissan Nissan Stagea - View 1 Nissan Nissan Stagea - View 2 Nissan Nissan Stagea - View 3 Nissan Nissan Stagea - View 4 Nissan Nissan Stagea - View 5

Nissan Stagea

$ 3,925
  • 1997
  • 150,000 km
  • AT
  •  2,000 cc
Grade
20X
Chassis
WHC34-003570
Engine Type
RB20E
Fuel
Gasoline
Color
Green /DR2
NEW
25-year eligible
Nissan Nissan Sunny - View 1 Nissan Nissan Sunny - View 2 Nissan Nissan Sunny - View 3 Nissan Nissan Sunny - View 4 Nissan Nissan Sunny - View 5

Nissan Sunny

$ 6,486
  • 1990
  • 13,000 km
  • MT
  •  1,500 cc
Grade
1.5 EX Saloon
Chassis
FB13-009330
Engine Type
GA15DS
Fuel
Gasoline
Color
Crystal White
25-year eligible
Toyota Toyota Supra - View 1 Toyota Toyota Supra - View 2 Toyota Toyota Supra - View 3 Toyota Toyota Supra - View 4 Toyota Toyota Supra - View 5

Toyota Supra

$ 38,925
  • 1995
  • 95,000 km
  • MT
  •  3,000 cc
Grade
3.0 SZ
Chassis
JZA80-0031901
Engine Type
2JZGE
Fuel
Gasoline
Color
Super White II
25-year eligible
Honda Honda Civic - View 1 Honda Honda Civic - View 2 Honda Honda Civic - View 3 Honda Honda Civic - View 4 Honda Honda Civic - View 5

Honda Civic

$ 20,736
  • 1994
  • 105,000 km
  • MT
  •  1,600 cc
Grade
SiR II
Chassis
EG6-1300862
Engine Type
B16A
Fuel
Gasoline
Color
Black /NH503P
25-year eligible
Nissan Nissan Skyline - View 1 Nissan Nissan Skyline - View 2 Nissan Nissan Skyline - View 3 Nissan Nissan Skyline - View 4 Nissan Nissan Skyline - View 5

Nissan Skyline

$ 34,423
  • 1990
  • 54,000 km
  • MT
  •  2,600 cc
Grade
GT-R
Chassis
BNR32-009837
Engine Type
RB26DTT
Fuel
Gasoline
Color
Gunmetal
25-year eligible
Nissan Nissan Skyline - View 1 Nissan Nissan Skyline - View 2 Nissan Nissan Skyline - View 3 Nissan Nissan Skyline - View 4 Nissan Nissan Skyline - View 5

Nissan Skyline

$ 31,425
  • 2000
  • 337,000 km
  • AT
  •  2,500 cc
Grade
2.5 25GT Turbo
Chassis
ER34-040219
Engine Type
RB25DET
Fuel
Gasoline
Color
Blue

3,022 cars eligible for United States

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MERCEDES BENZ 220 SALOON

$ 35,784
  • 1952
  • 15,000 km
  • 4MT
  •  2,190 cc
Grade
OTHERS MERCEDES BENZ 220 SALOON
Chassis
フメイ-1870110741452
Drive
2WD
Color
BEIGE

Kyoto | Lot: #3182

TOYOTA ESTIMA - View 1 TOYOTA ESTIMA - View 2 TOYOTA ESTIMA - View 3
4

TOYOTA ESTIMA

$ 16,192
  • 1954
  • 33,000 km
  • AT
  •  2,400 cc
Grade
AERAS
Chassis
ACR50W
Drive
2WD
Color
BLACK

Iruma, Saitama | Lot: #26997

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3

NISSAN BASE GRADE

$ 11,974
  • 1959
  • 70,000 km
  • 4MT
  •  1,500 cc
Grade
BASE GRADE
Chassis
A50
Drive
2WD
Color
BLACK

Omura, Nagasaki | Lot: #566

 1200 STAND ENGINE USMOTE - View 1  1200 STAND ENGINE USMOTE - View 2  1200 STAND ENGINE USMOTE - View 3
3.5/C

1200 STAND ENGINE USMOTE

$ 25,566
  • 1960
  • 155,000 km
  • 4MT
  •  1,200 cc
Grade
1200 STAND ENGINE USMOTE
Chassis
FUMEI
Drive
2WD
Color
INDY .. RED L451

糸島市, Fukuoka | Lot: #90683

GMC FREE TO LINE 2 DOOR - View 1 GMC FREE TO LINE 2 DOOR - View 2 GMC FREE TO LINE 2 DOOR - View 3
3.5/B

GMC FREE TO LINE 2 DOOR

$ 42,573
  • 1960
  • 2,000 km
  • F3MT
  •  3,900 cc
Grade
FREE TO LINE 2 DOOR
Chassis
FUMEI
Drive
2WD
Color
BLACK

野洲市, Shiga | Lot: #84906

 JEEP - View 1  JEEP - View 2  JEEP - View 3
3/C

JEEP

$ 14,730
  • 1960
  • 84,000 km
  • 4MT
  •  2,000 cc
Grade
JEEP WILIS JEEP
Chassis
CJ3B
Drive
2WD
Color
GREEN

Asahi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa | Lot: #87358

GMC CHEVROLET IMPALA - View 1 GMC CHEVROLET IMPALA - View 2 GMC CHEVROLET IMPALA - View 3
3.5/B

GMC CHEVROLET IMPALA

$ 57,471
  • 1962
  • 2,000 km
  • AT
  •  5,300 cc
Grade
CHEVROLET IMPALA SS CONVERTIBLE 8 NUMBER NO
Chassis
FUMEI
Drive
2WD
Color
WHITE

野洲市, Shiga | Lot: #84904

GMC KORUBEA PICKUP - View 1 GMC KORUBEA PICKUP - View 2 GMC KORUBEA PICKUP - View 3
R/C

GMC KORUBEA PICKUP

$ 20,940
  • 1962
  • 3,000 km
  • F3MT
  •  4,300 cc
Grade
KORUBEA PICKUP
Chassis
FUMEI
Drive
2WD
Color
GOLD

野洲市, Shiga | Lot: #84888

MITSUBISHI JEEP - View 1 MITSUBISHI JEEP - View 2 MITSUBISHI JEEP - View 3
R

MITSUBISHI JEEP

$ 4,478
  • 1963
  • 30,000 km
  • 3MT
  •  2,200 cc
Chassis
J3D
Drive
2WD
Color
GREEN

度会郡玉城町, Mie | Lot: #42628

MITSUBISHI JEEP - View 1 MITSUBISHI JEEP - View 2 MITSUBISHI JEEP - View 3
R

MITSUBISHI JEEP

$ 4,893
  • 1963
  • 31,000 km
  • 3MT
  •  2,200 cc
Chassis
J3D
Drive
2WD
Color
GREEN

JU Mie Buy Now (Tsu, Mie) | Lot: #2075

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3

ISUZU HILLMAN

$ 15,920
  • 1963
  • 23,000 km
  • 4MT
  •  1,500 cc
Grade
UNKNOWN
Chassis
PH50
Drive
2WD
Color
PEARL 2

Oita | Lot: #40829

GMC CHEVROLET IMPALA - View 1 GMC CHEVROLET IMPALA - View 2 GMC CHEVROLET IMPALA - View 3
3/B

GMC CHEVROLET IMPALA

$ 57,471
  • 1963
  • 2,000 km
  • AT
  •  5,700 cc
Grade
CHEVROLET IMPALA 63 NAVY BLUE BAR HYDRO
Chassis
FUMEI
Drive
2WD
Color
WHITE

野洲市, Shiga | Lot: #84903