Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 BNR32
Verified source All cars eligible
Includes V-Spec (from Feb 1993) and V-Spec II (from Feb 1994).
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1989 | Aug 2014 | Eligible |
| Sep 1989 | Sep 2014 | Eligible |
| Oct 1989 | Oct 2014 | Eligible |
| Nov 1989 | Nov 2014 | Eligible |
| Dec 1989 | Dec 2014 | Eligible |
| Jan 1990 | Jan 2015 | Eligible |
| Feb 1990 | Feb 2015 | Eligible |
| Mar 1990 | Mar 2015 | Eligible |
| Apr 1990 | Apr 2015 | Eligible |
| May 1990 | May 2015 | Eligible |
| Jun 1990 | Jun 2015 | Eligible |
| Jul 1990 | Jul 2015 | Eligible |
| Aug 1990 | Aug 2015 | Eligible |
| Sep 1990 | Sep 2015 | Eligible |
| Oct 1990 | Oct 2015 | Eligible |
| Nov 1990 | Nov 2015 | Eligible |
| Dec 1990 | Dec 2015 | Eligible |
| Jan 1991 | Jan 2016 | Eligible |
| Feb 1991 | Feb 2016 | Eligible |
| Mar 1991 | Mar 2016 | Eligible |
| Apr 1991 | Apr 2016 | Eligible |
| May 1991 | May 2016 | Eligible |
| Jun 1991 | Jun 2016 | Eligible |
| Jul 1991 | Jul 2016 | Eligible |
| Aug 1991 | Aug 2016 | Eligible |
| Sep 1991 | Sep 2016 | Eligible |
| Oct 1991 | Oct 2016 | Eligible |
| Nov 1991 | Nov 2016 | Eligible |
| Dec 1991 | Dec 2016 | Eligible |
| Jan 1992 | Jan 2017 | Eligible |
| Feb 1992 | Feb 2017 | Eligible |
| Mar 1992 | Mar 2017 | Eligible |
| Apr 1992 | Apr 2017 | Eligible |
| May 1992 | May 2017 | Eligible |
| Jun 1992 | Jun 2017 | Eligible |
| Jul 1992 | Jul 2017 | Eligible |
| Aug 1992 | Aug 2017 | Eligible |
| Sep 1992 | Sep 2017 | Eligible |
| Oct 1992 | Oct 2017 | Eligible |
| Nov 1992 | Nov 2017 | Eligible |
| Dec 1992 | Dec 2017 | Eligible |
| Jan 1993 | Jan 2018 | Eligible |
| Feb 1993 | Feb 2018 | Eligible |
| Mar 1993 | Mar 2018 | Eligible |
| Apr 1993 | Apr 2018 | Eligible |
| May 1993 | May 2018 | Eligible |
| Jun 1993 | Jun 2018 | Eligible |
| Jul 1993 | Jul 2018 | Eligible |
| Aug 1993 | Aug 2018 | Eligible |
| Sep 1993 | Sep 2018 | Eligible |
| Oct 1993 | Oct 2018 | Eligible |
| Nov 1993 | Nov 2018 | Eligible |
| Dec 1993 | Dec 2018 | Eligible |
| Jan 1994 | Jan 2019 | Eligible |
| Feb 1994 | Feb 2019 | Eligible |
| Mar 1994 | Mar 2019 | Eligible |
| Apr 1994 | Apr 2019 | Eligible |
| May 1994 | May 2019 | Eligible |
| Jun 1994 | Jun 2019 | Eligible |
| Jul 1994 | Jul 2019 | Eligible |
| Aug 1994 | Aug 2019 | Eligible |
| Sep 1994 | Sep 2019 | Eligible |
| Oct 1994 | Oct 2019 | Eligible |
| Nov 1994 | Nov 2019 | Eligible |
FAQ
When can I import a Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 (BNR32) 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 August 1989, so the earliest cars become eligible in August 2014. Production ended November 1994, so the last cars become eligible in November 2019. Always check the build plate on the specific car.
Is the BNR32 eligible under the 25-year rule right now?
Status as of 2026-10-19: All 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 BNR32 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 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32?
Costs vary by auction price, shipping and duty. Use our BNR32 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
- RHDJapan · Ships from Japan: Nismo, Mugen, Spoon, Tomei, HKS, Cusco and OEM parts
- Z1 Motorsports · Nissan OEM and aftermarket parts, strongest for 300ZX (Z32), 350Z/370Z and GT-R. Check fitment for your chassis
- Megazip · Genuine OEM Japanese parts by catalog and part number
- Black Hawk Japan · Importer of HKS, Spoon, Mugen, TRD and other Japanese tuning brands
- 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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