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25-Year Import Rule · Y33
Nissan Cima / Gloria (Y33) US Import Eligibility
Legal NOW — since June 2021
Every example of this chassis has passed the 25-year mark.
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Production run & eligibility
| Chassis code | Y33 |
|---|---|
| Production start | June 1996(approximate) |
| Production end | April 2001(approximate) |
| First cars eligible | June 2021 |
| Last cars eligible | April 2026 |
Eligibility is counted from the month of manufacture on the build plate of the specific car — not the model year. A Cima / Gloria (Y33) built one month later unlocks one month later. Production dates for this chassis are best-effort — always verify the build plate before committing to a purchase.
VIP-style VQ30DET / VH41DE luxury barges. Early cars eligible since mid-2021.
California is different
The 25-year rule is federal — it clears customs and NHTSA. California additionally requires direct-import vehicles newer than 1975 to pass its own emissions certification, which most JDM imports cannot do without an expensive lab conversion. If you are in California, read our state registration guide before bidding on anything.