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JDM cars becoming legal to import in 2026

Under the US 25-year rule, a vehicle built in month M of year Y becomes eligible in month M of year Y+25 (we show full clearance at month-end). This list is generated from our tracked models: any car whose production overlaps calendar 2001 unlocks sometime in 2026.

Only the build plate on your car decides eligibility. Model-year badges are not enough. Sources and caveats are on each model page. See also the 25-year rule explained.

ModelSourceUnlocks in 2026Corresponding build months
Honda Civic Type R EK9Verified sourceJan 2026 – Sep 2026built Jan 2001 – Sep 2001
Honda Integra Type R (coupe) DC2Verified sourceJan 2026 – Jun 2026built Jan 2001 – Jun 2001
Honda NSX NA1Sources conflictJan 2026 – Dec 2026built Jan 2001 – Dec 2001
Honda NSX (3.2L 6-speed) NA2Secondary sourceJan 2026 – Dec 2026built Jan 2001 – Dec 2001
Honda S2000 AP1Verified sourceJan 2026 – Dec 2026built Jan 2001 – Dec 2001
Mazda RX-7 FD3SVerified sourceJan 2026 – Dec 2026built Jan 2001 – Dec 2001
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII CT9ASources conflictJan 2026 – Dec 2026built Jan 2001 – Dec 2001
Nissan Silvia S15 S15Verified sourceJan 2026 – Dec 2026built Jan 2001 – Dec 2001
Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 BNR34Verified sourceJan 2026 – Dec 2026built Jan 2001 – Dec 2001
Nissan Stagea 260RS (Autech) WGNC34Verified sourceJan 2026 – Sep 2026built Jan 2001 – Sep 2001
Toyota Chaser Tourer V JZX100Verified sourceJan 2026 – Jun 2026built Jan 2001 – Jun 2001
Toyota Supra Mk IV JZA80Verified sourceJan 2026 – Dec 2026built Jan 2001 – Dec 2001

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