Japanese Domestic Market
The US 25-year rule turns every calendar year into a new wave of import-eligible Japanese icons — 2026 opens the door to 2001 production, including some of the most sought-after JDM cars ever built. This hub collects everything we track for buyers and importers: real price data, eligibility calendars, cost estimation and auction sheet literacy.
Line-by-line landed cost estimate for Japan to the US, UK, Australia or Canada — duty, VAT/GST, freight, fees.
Which models become legal to import each year under the US 25-year and Canada 15-year rules.
What S, 5, 4.5, 4, R and RA actually mean on a Japanese auction sheet — and where the traps are.
US import eligibility is calendar-driven: a car becomes legal 25 years after manufacture. See which models unlock each year.
Price history, market signals and buying guides for 63 Japanese models — aggregated from auctions and marketplaces across three continents.
Land Cruiser FJ40
Toyota · 1960–1984
Fairlady Z (S130)
Nissan · 1978–1983
300ZX (Z32)
Nissan · 1989–2000
510 Bluebird
Datsun · 1967–1973
Supra MK4 (A80)
Toyota · 1993–2002
MR2 (SW20)
Toyota · 1989–1999
NSX (NA1)
Honda · 1990–2005
S2000 (AP1)
Honda · 1999–2009
Lancer Evo IX MR
Mitsubishi · 2005–2007
Integra Type R (DC2)
Honda · 1995–2001
3000GT VR-4
Mitsubishi · 1990–2001
Cappuccino
Suzuki · 1991–1997
GT-R (R35)
Nissan · 2007–present
CRX Si
Honda · 1983–1991
Celica GT-Four (ST185)
Toyota · 1986–1999
RX-8
Mazda · 2003–2012
Skyline GT-R (R32)
Nissan · 1989–1994
Copen (L880K)
Daihatsu · 2002–2012
RX-7 (FD)
Mazda · 1991–2002
NSX (NC1)
Honda · 2016–2022
GR Supra (A90)
Toyota · 2019–2025
Skyline GT-R (R33)
Nissan · 1995–1998
Figaro
Nissan · 1991–1991
240Z (S30)
Nissan · 1969–1978
370Z Nismo
Nissan · 2009–2020
Beat (PP1)
Honda · 1991–1996
MX-5 (NA)
Mazda · 1989–1997
GR Yaris
Toyota · 2020–present
Lancer Evo VI TME
Mitsubishi · 1999–2001
Stagea 260RS
Nissan · 1996–2001
Skyline GT-R (R34)
Nissan · 1999–2002
Starion
Mitsubishi · 1982–1989
Lancer Evo X
Mitsubishi · 2007–2016
SVX
Subaru · 1991–1996
RX-7 (FC)
Mazda · 1985–1992
MX-5 (NB)
Mazda · 1998–2005
Impreza WRX STi (GC8)
Subaru · 1994–2000
Prelude (5th Gen)
Honda · 1996–2001
Pajero Evolution
Mitsubishi · 1997–1999
Silvia S15
Nissan · 1999–2002
AE86 Sprinter Trueno
Toyota · 1983–1987
RX-7 (SA/FB)
Mazda · 1978–1985
WRX STI (GDB)
Subaru · 2001–2007
Impreza 22B STi
Subaru · 1998–1998
Civic SiR (EG6)
Honda · 1991–1995
2000GT
Toyota · 1967–1970
Century (V12)
Toyota · 1997–2017
Civic Type R (EK9)
Honda · 1997–2000
S600/S800
Honda · 1964–1970
Celica GT-Four (ST205)
Toyota · 1994–1999
Cosmo 110S
Mazda · 1967–1972
Soarer (Z30)
Toyota · 1991–2000
Chaser JZX100
Toyota · 1996–2001
Pulsar GTI-R
Nissan · 1990–1995
180SX
Nissan · 1989–1998
Pao
Nissan · 1989–1991
City Turbo II
Honda · 1983–1986
RX-3
Mazda · 1971–1978
Eunos Cosmo
Mazda · 1990–1995
Legacy RS
Subaru · 1989–1993
Jimny (JA11)
Suzuki · 1990–1995
MR2 (AW11)
Toyota · 1984–1989
Swift Sport (ZC33S)
Suzuki · 2005–present