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25-Year Import Rule · EA11R / EA21R
Suzuki Cappuccino US Import Eligibility
Legal NOW — since October 2016
Every example of this chassis has passed the 25-year mark.
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Production run & eligibility
| Chassis code | EA11R / EA21R |
|---|---|
| Production start | October 1991(approximate) |
| Production end | October 1998(approximate) |
| First cars eligible | October 2016 |
| Last cars eligible | October 2023 |
Eligibility is counted from the month of manufacture on the build plate of the specific car — not the model year. A Cappuccino 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.
FR kei roadster with removable targa panels. Entire run eligible.
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.