How to import a car from Japan to the USA

Author: Carl Weaver
Date Of Creation: 25 February 2021
Update Date: 1 July 2024
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How to BUY and IMPORT a Japanese car - START to FINISH JDM Japan
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Content

Japanese sports cars are fast and look great. You can import a car from Japan to the USA if you know how to do it correctly.

Steps

  1. 1 Select the car you want to purchase.
  2. 2 Choose an export agent in Japan. (If buying at auction, they may have their own export agent)
  3. 3 Get all documents from the shipper.
  4. 4 After the car arrives, he will have to go through quarantine. Then you can pick up the car by presenting the documents for the cargo.
  5. 5 Adjust the vehicle to meet the requirements for driving on public roads. This will require some design changes.
  6. 6 Have the vehicle towed to the Department of Transportation for inspection. They will test it at a test bench and so on.
  7. 7 Register your vehicle.

Tips

  • You MUST have a contract with RI (registered importer) who will make the necessary changes BEFORE shipping the vehicle!
  • Before purchasing a car, find out everything regarding this issue.
  • Ask about the rate, its value can significantly increase the cost of the car.

Warnings

  • Remember, the steering wheel will be on the right side of the car!