Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII CT9A
Secondary source Not yet eligible
Not yet eligible. Secondary source only.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
FAQ
When can I import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (CT9A) 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 January 2003, so the earliest cars become eligible in January 2028. Production ended March 2005, so the last cars become eligible in March 2030. Always check the build plate on the specific car.
Is the CT9A eligible under the 25-year rule right now?
Status as of 2026-10-19: Not yet 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 CT9A 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 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII?
Costs vary by auction price, shipping and duty. Use our CT9A 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
- MAPerformance · Turbo performance parts, incl. Evo and WRX/STI
- RHDJapan · Ships from Japan: Nismo, Mugen, Spoon, Tomei, HKS, Cusco and OEM parts
- Megazip · Genuine OEM Japanese parts by catalog and part number
- 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
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