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Import Cars from Japan to United States
The USA welcomes Japanese classics under the 25-year import rule. JVS specializes in JDM legends — Skyline GT-Rs, Land Cruisers, Hiace vans, and Type Rs — shipped to Los Angeles, Long Beach, and East Coast ports.
Ports of entry
Los Angeles, Long Beach, Jacksonville, Baltimore
Steering side
Left-hand drive preferred; RHD allowed only for vehicles 25+ years (classic exemption)
Age limit
25-year rule: vehicles must be 25+ years old from month of manufacture to import freely
Inspection
EPA & DOT compliance required (waived under 25-year rule); JEVIC pre-shipment optional
Duties & taxes
Import Duty 2.5% cars / 25% trucks + Harbor Maintenance Fee + Merchandise Processing Fee + state registration tax
Shipping time
14–20 days RoRo to Long Beach; 30–40 days to East Coast
How to import a car from Japan to United States
- 1Choose your vehicleBrowse our verified live inventory or request a custom sourcing from Japan's auctions.
- 2Reserve & pay invoiceWe issue a proforma invoice (CIF to your port). Pay by bank wire to our corporate account.
- 3Pre-shipment inspectionJEVIC, QISJ or BIVAC inspection completed in Japan per destination requirements.
- 4ShippingVehicle loaded on the next weekly RoRo or container vessel. Tracking provided.
- 5Documents dispatchedOriginal Bill of Lading, Export Certificate, Inspection Certificate, and Invoice couriered to you.
- 6Clearance at portUse your local clearing agent (or our partner) to pay duties and collect the vehicle.
Most popular models in United States
Toyota Land Cruiser 70Nissan Skyline GT-R R32/R33/R34Honda Civic Type R EK9Toyota HiaceMazda RX-7 FD
Ready to import to United States?
Tell us the make, model, and year. We'll send a CIF quote to your nearest port within 24 hours.