Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo (R32) BNR32 (RA suffix)
Secondary source Rolling: early cars eligible
This is the introduction date, not a confirmed build window. Every car is far past 25 years.
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.
FAQ
When can I import a Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo (R32) (BNR32 (RA suffix)) 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 February 1990, so the earliest cars become eligible in February 2015. The end of production is not verified on this page. Always check the build plate on the specific car.
Is the BNR32 (RA suffix) 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 BNR32 (RA suffix) 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 Nismo (R32)?
Costs vary by auction price, shipping and duty. Use our BNR32 (RA suffix) 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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