Author:
Carl Weaver
Date Of Creation:
25 February 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
![How to BUY and IMPORT a Japanese car - START to FINISH JDM Japan](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/njzNiUss0Vs/hqdefault.jpg)
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 Select the car you want to purchase.
2 Choose an export agent in Japan. (If buying at auction, they may have their own export agent)
3 Get all documents from the shipper.
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 Adjust the vehicle to meet the requirements for driving on public roads. This will require some design changes.
6 Have the vehicle towed to the Department of Transportation for inspection. They will test it at a test bench and so on.
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!