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Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R — eligible for US import under the 25-year rule
20 July 2026

What Is the 25-Year Import Rule? (US JDM Buyer's Guide, 2026)

The US 25-year import rule, explained plainly: what it is, which JDM cars are eligible now (R32/R33/R34 GT-R, Mk4 Supra, FD RX-7, Evo), the NHTSA and EPA forms, and how to bring one in from New Zealand.

JDM cars at the Importify yard in New Zealand, ready to ship to the USA
20 July 2026

How to Import a JDM Car to the USA (Step by Step, 2026)

A clear, step-by-step guide to importing a JDM car to the United States from New Zealand — sourcing, inspection, deposit, shipping, US customs clearance (HS-7, EPA 3520-1, 2.5% duty + 10% tariff) and state registration.

Toyota Supra Mk4 prepared for container shipping — cost of importing a JDM car
20 July 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Import a JDM Car to the USA? (2026)

The real cost of importing a JDM car to the USA from New Zealand, broken down: car price, ocean freight, US import charges (2.5% duty + 10% tariff), customs broker, onward transport and state registration — with a live cost calculator.

Mazda RX-7 FD in white — one of the best JDM cars to import to the USA
20 July 2026

Best JDM Cars to Import to the USA (2026 Buyer's Guide)

The JDM cars worth importing to the USA right now — Skyline GT-R, Mk4 Supra, RX-7, Evo, Silvia and more — with what makes each one desirable, values, and 25-year eligibility.

Nissan Skyline R32 in silver — an imported JDM car ready to register in the USA
20 July 2026

How to Register & Title an Imported JDM Car in the USA

Once your JDM import clears customs, here's how to title and register it in your US state — the paperwork, the RHD question, and how the process differs state to state.

Midnight Purple R33 GT-R — is it worth importing a JDM car?
20 July 2026

Is It Worth Importing a JDM Car? (Value, Ownership & Reality)

Is importing a JDM car worth it? An honest look at value, reliability, running an RHD import as a daily, and why sourcing from New Zealand de-risks the buy.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI GSR at a freight depot, bound for Australia
20 July 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Import a JDM Car to Australia? (2026)

The real cost of importing a JDM car to Australia from New Zealand: car price, Tasman freight, 5% duty, 10% GST, Luxury Car Tax, asbestos certification and rego — with a live calculator.

JDM car being prepared for asbestos-free certification before export to Australia
20 July 2026

The Asbestos Rule for Importing Cars to Australia (2026)

Australia bans asbestos in every imported vehicle — and it catches most first-time JDM importers. What the rule means, how certification works, and how Importify handles it before your car ships.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII — eligible for Australian import under SEVS
20 July 2026

Which JDM Cars Can You Import to Australia? (25-Year Rule & SEVS)

Which JDM cars are legal to import into Australia — the 25-year older-vehicle pathway, the SEVS list for newer performance cars, and what's eligible right now.

Porsche 911 993 Carrera in dark green — a European classic bound for Australia
20 July 2026

How to Import a European Classic to Australia (2026)

Importing a Porsche, Mercedes, Ferrari or other European classic to Australia from New Zealand — the RVSA older-vehicle pathway, SEVS, asbestos, GST and LCT, step by step.

Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' — a classic car prepared for shipping to Australia
20 July 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Import a Classic Car to Australia? (2026)

The cost of importing a classic or European car to Australia from New Zealand: car price, freight, 5% duty, 10% GST, Luxury Car Tax, asbestos certification and rego — with a live calculator.

Porsche 356 B — the kind of older classic that needs asbestos-free certification before export to Australia
20 July 2026

Do You Need Asbestos Certification for a Classic Car in Australia?

Yes — Australia's asbestos ban applies to European classics too, and older cars are exactly where asbestos hides (brakes, clutches, gaskets). How certification works and how we handle it.

Ferrari 328 GTB in Rosso — a European classic bound for the USA
20 July 2026

How to Import a European Classic to the USA (2026)

Importing a Porsche, Mercedes, Ferrari or other European classic to the USA from New Zealand — the 25-year rule, the RHD-from-NZ nuance, EPA/DOT forms, 2.5% duty + 10% tariff, and state titling.

Air-cooled Porsche 911 964 Carrera — a European classic eligible for US import under the 25-year rule
20 July 2026

Which European Classics Are Eligible for US Import? (25-Year Rule)

Which European classics you can import to the US under the 25-year rule — air-cooled Porsche, W124 Mercedes, E30 BMW, 90s Ferrari and more — plus Canada's 15-year alternative.

Jaguar E-Type Series 1 — a European classic prepared for shipping to the USA
20 July 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Import a European Classic to the USA? (2026)

The cost of importing a European classic to the USA from New Zealand: car price, ocean freight, US import charges (2.5% duty + 10% tariff), customs broker, transport and state registration — with a live calculator.

2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R M-Spec Nür in Millennium Jade
12 May 2026

Inside the M-Spec Nür: Nissan's Most Refined GT-R

Just 285 were ever built. Finished in the rarest colour Nissan ever applied to a GT-R, the 2002 R34 M-Spec Nür is the most refined chapter of the RB26 era — and one is arriving at Importify.

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R sourced from New Zealand for an Australian buyer
30 April 2026

Importing a JDM Car from New Zealand to Australia: 2026 Buyer's Guide

The complete Australian buyer's guide to importing a Toyota Supra, Nissan Skyline GT-R, or Mitsubishi Evo from New Zealand. 25-year personal import rule, SEVS, asbestos certification, GST and LCT, state-by-state registration — what every Aussie enthusiast needs to know in 2026.

Vehicle carrier shipping cars from New Zealand
30 April 2026

Inside Importify: How We Source, Inspect, and Ship JDM Cars from New Zealand

The full Importify process — from spotting a clean Nissan Skyline at private sale to delivering it to a US or Australian driveway. Every step, every document, no fluff.