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25-Year Import Rule · Y34
Nissan Gloria (Y34) US Import Eligibility
Legal NOW — since June 2024
Eligibility follows the build date: examples built 25+ years ago are legal today; the final October 2004 cars unlock in October 2029.
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Production run & eligibility
| Chassis code | Y34 |
|---|---|
| Production start | June 1999 |
| Production end | October 2004 |
| First cars eligible | June 2024 |
| Last cars eligible | October 2029 |
Eligibility is counted from the month of manufacture on the build plate of the specific car — not the model year. A Gloria (Y34) built one month later unlocks one month later.
Gran Turismo trim with the VQ30DET is the enthusiast pick. Final cars eligible October 2029.
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.