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Old 05-22-2008, 11:37 AM
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Import/exports?

I don't really know exactly where to put this, so I'll post it here. If I were to buy a car online that was in Japan, what processes do I have to go through to get it to the U.S.? If it's right hand drive, how much of a problem will that pose here in the states?
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Re: Import/exports?

Google's your friend. I'd start here:

http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/trave...utomobiles.xml

I've seen right hand drive vehicles on occasion...I'd think it would be up to the individual traffic laws for your state, so since states differ check your local laws on it.
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Re: Import/exports?

Hope you have a bottomless wallet.
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Old 05-24-2008, 12:55 PM
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Re: Import/exports?

I've heard that if you can get it registered as "off road only" it's a bit cheaper and easier. If the cars I import will either only see the track or the trails, will that make a difference? The customs and border protection site's information didn't really touch on that.
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Re: Import/exports?

Absolutley not worth it IMO!
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Re: Import/exports?

Not to sound like a prick but i have to agree with alfonso2501 on this one...
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Re: Import/exports?

I know that in California it's not too hard, and as far as i know you can have a right hand drive, i see em' alot around here. I can't give you details on how to get it here but I agree with "fredjacksonsan" google's ur best bet. =) good luck...
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Re: Import/exports?

I think you'd probably find it easier to move to japan?
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