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Importing a Vehicle to the U.S.
If a vehicle is less than 25 years old and was not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable FMVSS (U.S. Spec), and/or was not so certified by its original manufacturer, it cannot be lawfully imported into the U.S. on a permanent basis unless
NHTSA determines it eligible for importation.
Importation and Certification FAQs -
NHTSANational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (.gov)
https://www.nhtsa.gov
Importation Details
To import a vehicle into the U.S. it must be a U.S. Spec vehicle. Current/late model vehicles are market-specific for the region that they are sold in and manufactured less than 25 years ago . Therefore, to import a current/late model vehicle, it would have to have the U.S. Spec designation.
On the flip side, vehicles manufactured for non-U.S. markets must be older than 25 years old, to be eligible for importation into the U.S.
Acquiring a vehicle from Germany
We have two teams in Germany who can help with the European market but they typically sell to Service/DoD personnel and families currently stationed in Germany. Logistically-speaking, unless you are in Germany, it would cost quite a hefty sum for such a process, which include shipping, Customs, and other paperwork. - So, really, U.S. Spec vehicles less than 25 years old are generally brought to the U.S. by Service members who are PCS'ing back to the U.S. from Europe.
Acquiring a vehicle from Japan
We have teams throughout Japan, and able to coordinate just about anything that hits the auction Market.
All you would need to do is to let us know what catches your eyes or what you would like to coordinate getting a hold of.
Our teams would then work with you, providing you the available vehicle options, shipping options, pricing, etc, and provided that you are able to positively secure the vehicle acquisition process, then shipping process begins.
Japan to U.S. Shipping Cost
Car Shipping from Japan to USA on average starts at a cost of $1,800 USD to $4,000, depending on make and model of the vehicle and whether the destination in the USA is on the east or west coast. Below, our 2024 guide will explore everything you need to know about car shipping from Japan to the USA.?
General Costs Involved
Costs of shipping a vehicle typically include the following:
• Freight and insurance charges when shipping your vehicle
• Wharf, transport, storage and delivery charges after your vehicle arrives
• Duties, taxes and fees, including the gas-guzzler tax
• Cleaning the undercarriage of foreign soil
• Registration and insurance requirements in the relevant US state or territory
• Other charges such as import processing, customs brokers’, and logistics service provider charges
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