Honda S2000 AP1
Verified source Rolling: early cars eligible
AP1 ran until the F22C AP2 arrived in Nov 2005.
NHTSA: the 25-year period "runs from the date of the vehicle's manufacture" (49 U.S.C. 30112(b)(9); 49 CFR 591.5(i)). Most plates show month/year only; we treat a build month as fully clear from the last day of that month 25 years later. Go by the build plate.
Build month → eligible month
| Built | Turns 25 | Status (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Apr 2024 | Eligible |
| May 1999 | May 2024 | Eligible |
| Jun 1999 | Jun 2024 | Eligible |
| Jul 1999 | Jul 2024 | Eligible |
| Aug 1999 | Aug 2024 | Eligible |
| Sep 1999 | Sep 2024 | Eligible |
| Oct 1999 | Oct 2024 | Eligible |
| Nov 1999 | Nov 2024 | Eligible |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 2024 | Eligible |
| Jan 2000 | Jan 2025 | Eligible |
| Feb 2000 | Feb 2025 | Eligible |
| Mar 2000 | Mar 2025 | Eligible |
| Apr 2000 | Apr 2025 | Eligible |
| May 2000 | May 2025 | Eligible |
| Jun 2000 | Jun 2025 | Eligible |
| Jul 2000 | Jul 2025 | Eligible |
| Aug 2000 | Aug 2025 | Eligible |
| Sep 2000 | Sep 2025 | Eligible |
| Oct 2000 | Oct 2025 | Eligible |
| Nov 2000 | Nov 2025 | Eligible |
| Dec 2000 | Dec 2025 | Eligible |
| Jan 2001 | Jan 2026 | Eligible |
| Feb 2001 | Feb 2026 | Eligible |
| Mar 2001 | Mar 2026 | Eligible |
| Apr 2001 | Apr 2026 | Eligible |
| May 2001 | May 2026 | Eligible |
| Jun 2001 | Jun 2026 | Eligible |
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2026 | Eligible |
| Aug 2001 | Aug 2026 | Eligible |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2026 | Eligible |
| Oct 2001 | Oct 2026 | Opens this month |
| Nov 2001 | Nov 2026 | Not yet |
| Dec 2001 | Dec 2026 | Not yet |
| Jan 2002 | Jan 2027 | Not yet |
| Feb 2002 | Feb 2027 | Not yet |
| Mar 2002 | Mar 2027 | Not yet |
| Apr 2002 | Apr 2027 | Not yet |
| May 2002 | May 2027 | Not yet |
| Jun 2002 | Jun 2027 | Not yet |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2027 | Not yet |
| Aug 2002 | Aug 2027 | Not yet |
| Sep 2002 | Sep 2027 | Not yet |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2027 | Not yet |
| Nov 2002 | Nov 2027 | Not yet |
| Dec 2002 | Dec 2027 | Not yet |
| Jan 2003 | Jan 2028 | Not yet |
| Feb 2003 | Feb 2028 | Not yet |
| Mar 2003 | Mar 2028 | Not yet |
| Apr 2003 | Apr 2028 | Not yet |
| May 2003 | May 2028 | Not yet |
| Jun 2003 | Jun 2028 | Not yet |
| Jul 2003 | Jul 2028 | Not yet |
| Aug 2003 | Aug 2028 | Not yet |
| Sep 2003 | Sep 2028 | Not yet |
| Oct 2003 | Oct 2028 | Not yet |
| Nov 2003 | Nov 2028 | Not yet |
| Dec 2003 | Dec 2028 | Not yet |
| Jan 2004 | Jan 2029 | Not yet |
| Feb 2004 | Feb 2029 | Not yet |
| Mar 2004 | Mar 2029 | Not yet |
| Apr 2004 | Apr 2029 | Not yet |
| May 2004 | May 2029 | Not yet |
| Jun 2004 | Jun 2029 | Not yet |
| Jul 2004 | Jul 2029 | Not yet |
| Aug 2004 | Aug 2029 | Not yet |
| Sep 2004 | Sep 2029 | Not yet |
| Oct 2004 | Oct 2029 | Not yet |
| Nov 2004 | Nov 2029 | Not yet |
| Dec 2004 | Dec 2029 | Not yet |
| Jan 2005 | Jan 2030 | Not yet |
| Feb 2005 | Feb 2030 | Not yet |
| Mar 2005 | Mar 2030 | Not yet |
| Apr 2005 | Apr 2030 | Not yet |
| May 2005 | May 2030 | Not yet |
| Jun 2005 | Jun 2030 | Not yet |
| Jul 2005 | Jul 2030 | Not yet |
| Aug 2005 | Aug 2030 | Not yet |
| Sep 2005 | Sep 2030 | Not yet |
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2030 | Not yet |
| Nov 2005 | Nov 2030 | Not yet |
FAQ
When can I import a Honda S2000 (AP1) to the US?
Under NHTSA's 25-year exemption (49 U.S.C. 30112(b)(9)), eligibility runs from the vehicle's date of manufacture. For this model, production started April 1999, so the earliest cars become eligible in April 2024. Production ended November 2005, so the last cars become eligible in November 2030. Always check the build plate on the specific car.
Is the AP1 eligible under the 25-year rule right now?
Status as of 2026-10-19: Rolling: early cars eligible. The 25-year period runs from the manufacture date, not the model year. A car built late in the production run may still be waiting.
Does EPA also apply to a AP1 import?
Yes. EPA's Form 3520-1 Code E covers vehicles at least 21 years old (calendar year of manufacture subtracted from year of importation) in original unmodified configuration. DOT and EPA are separate tests; you need both.
How much does it cost to import a Honda S2000?
Costs vary by auction price, shipping and duty. Use our AP1 landed-cost calculator for an editable estimate. Typical overhead beyond the car is often a few thousand dollars (see our import-cost guide).
Where to buy parts
- ICB Motorsport · JDM Honda OEM and Type R parts (EK9, DC2, NSX, S2000)
- Hondata · Honda/Acura engine management (e.g. S300 for OBD1 ECUs). Check ECU compatibility
- Megazip · Genuine OEM Japanese parts by catalog and part number
- Black Hawk Japan · Importer of HKS, Spoon, Mugen, TRD and other Japanese tuning brands
- RHDJapan · Ships from Japan: Nismo, Mugen, Spoon, Tomei, HKS, Cusco and OEM parts
- Nengun Performance · Ships from Japan: HKS, Nismo, Greddy, Blitz, RAYS and more. Also offers a Yahoo Japan Auctions service
- Japamart · Japan proxy buying (Yahoo Auctions, Mercari), useful for discontinued OEM and used tuner parts
- Summit Racing · Large US performance retailer (fluids, tools, universal parts)
- CARiD · Large US online retailer of aftermarket and replacement parts and accessories
- Amazon (Automotive) · Fluids, filters, tools and universal accessories
- eBay Motors Parts · Used and NOS JDM parts from US and Japan sellers
- ZenMarket · Japan proxy for Yahoo Auctions and Japanese stores
- Buyee · Japan proxy for Yahoo Auctions and Mercari
Independent retailers picked by what they publicly stock. Check fitment for your chassis. Some links are affiliate links; see our affiliate disclosure.
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