JDM cars becoming legal to import in 2028
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 2003 unlocks sometime in 2028.
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.
| Model | Source | Unlocks in 2028 | Corresponding build months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda NSX NA1 | Sources conflict | Jan 2028 – Dec 2028 | built Jan 2003 – Dec 2003 |
| Honda NSX (3.2L 6-speed) NA2 | Secondary source | Jan 2028 – Dec 2028 | built Jan 2003 – Dec 2003 |
| Honda S2000 AP1 | Verified source | Jan 2028 – Dec 2028 | built Jan 2003 – Dec 2003 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII CT9A | Sources conflict | Jan 2028 | built Jan 2003 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII CT9A | Secondary source | Jan 2028 – Dec 2028 | built Jan 2003 – Dec 2003 |