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What will your JDM import actually cost — and is it even legal to drive?

Enter the vehicle and your state. Get real landed cost, duty, and a straight answer on registration difficulty — before you bid on anything.

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Vehicle

Use the exact build date from the export certificate, not the model year — the 25-year clock runs from this date.
Passenger car
Kei truck / light truck
Passenger cars: 2.5% import duty.
$ USD
¥ JPY
Enter in USD, or switch to ¥ and enter the yen price straight off the auction result — converted at today's live rate.
RoRo
Container
RoRo: $800–$1,400 (West Coast). Container: $1,500–$2,800. Add ~$300–$600 for East Coast ports.
West Coast
East Coast

Destination

Federal customs clearance is the same everywhere — state registration difficulty is what actually varies.
No
Yes (+$1,500–$3,500)
Estimate only — not legal, customs, or financial advice. Figures are ranges based on published industry data and change with fuel surcharges, port fees, and individual state DMV requirements. Always confirm with a licensed customs broker and your state DMV before bidding.

Result

Auction price
Import duty ()
Shipping ()
Fuel surcharge
Customs broker & port fees (est.)
Special handling
State title / registration / VIN inspection (est.)
Estimated total landed cost

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