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25-Year Import Rule · ST185
Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST185) US Import Eligibility
Legal NOW — since September 2014
Every example of this chassis has passed the 25-year mark.
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Production run & eligibility
| Chassis code | ST185 |
|---|---|
| Production start | September 1989(approximate) |
| Production end | September 1993(approximate) |
| First cars eligible | September 2014 |
| Last cars eligible | September 2018 |
Eligibility is counted from the month of manufacture on the build plate of the specific car — not the model year. A Celica GT-Four (ST185) 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.
Carlos Sainz WRC homologation car. 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.