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Import & Compliance

25-Year Exemption Rule

A U.S. federal law that allows vehicles 25 years old or older to be imported without meeting NHTSA safety standards. This is why many JDM enthusiasts target model years that have crossed the 25-year threshold.

Next: plan the move

Found the car. Understand the handover.

Before making promises about collection, coordinate the inspection, paperwork, seller release and transport. Give each part of the purchase its own check.