How much does it cost to import a car from Japan to the US?

Beyond the purchase price, budget roughly $3,000-6,000 in fees for a typical 25-year-exempt import: auction agent fee (3-5%), Japan inland transport and export fees, ocean freight ($1,200-2,200 RoRo depending on port), 2.5% US customs duty, MPF and HMF fees, and a customs broker ($300-500). State title, registration and sales tax come on top.

What is the 25-year rule?

Under 49 CFR 591, vehicles 25 or more years old (from month of manufacture) can be imported into the United States without meeting EPA emissions and DOT/FMVSS safety standards. Younger vehicles are effectively not importable outside narrow Show or Display exemptions.

What taxes do I pay when importing a JDM car to the UK?

Cars imported from Japan attract import duty (approximately 5% under the UK-Japan trade agreement) plus 20% VAT charged on the duty-inclusive value of the car and shipping. Vehicles under 10 years old also need Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) before DVLA registration.

Is it cheaper to import a JDM car to Canada?

Canada's 15-year rule is the most permissive in North America: vehicles 15+ years old are exempt from CMVSS compliance and the RIV program. Costs include 6.1% duty (non-CUSMA), 5% federal GST at the border, freight to Vancouver or Halifax, and provincial tax at registration.

What is RoRo shipping and how does it compare to container shipping?

RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) means the car is driven onto a vessel and secured on deck — typically $1,000-2,200 from Japan and the cheapest option. Container shipping ($2,400-4,600) costs more but protects the car from the elements and allows shipping parts inside the vehicle.

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Посчитайте полную стоимость ввоза автомобиля из Японии — пошлины, налоги, доставка и сборы построчно — и проверьте, можно ли ввезти машину в выбранную страну. Ставки примерные, на July 2026.

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Title, registration and sales/use tax vary by state — e.g. no state sales tax in Oregon, ~7-10% combined in California. Budget separately for your state.

Можно ввезти — 25-Year Rule (49 CFR 591)

A 2001 vehicle is 25 years old and qualifies under the 25-Year Rule (49 CFR 591).

Оценка полной стоимости — Соединенные Штаты

Vehicle purchase price	$31 610
Auction agent fee (Japan)3-5% of hammer price, min ¥40,000	$948 – $1 581
Japan inland transport to port	$190 – $506
Japan export / port fees	$158 – $221
Ocean freight to Los Angeles / Long Beach (RoRo)	$1 200 – $1 700
Import duty (2.5%)2.5% duty on passenger cars (trucks are 25% — the 'chicken tax').	$790
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)0.3464% of value, clamped	$109
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)0.125% on ocean shipments	$40
Customs broker / port handling	$300 – $500
Итого (оценка)	$35 345 – $37 057

· MPF (Merchandise Processing Fee): 0.3464% of value, roughly $33-650.
· HMF (Harbor Maintenance Fee): 0.125% of value on ocean shipments.
· JCI (Japanese Compulsory Insurance) refund may be available via your exporter if the car had remaining coverage.

Это оценка, а не таможенная консультация. Ставки примерные, на July 2026, и могут меняться без предупреждения. Классификация пошлин, налоговые пороги, стоимость фрахта и сертификации зависят от конкретной машины, маршрута и брокера. Перед покупкой обязательно проверьте полную стоимость у лицензированного таможенного брокера. Регистрация, страховка и доставка внутри страны назначения не включены.

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