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Trucks from Japan: What You Can Import and How It Works

Trucks from Japan range from 660cc kei mini trucks to cab-over commercial flatbeds to factory 4×4 pickups built for decades of hard use. We buy them all at Japanese dealer auctions and ship them to buyers all over the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New […]

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Kei truck, map, U.S. States, legalization

USA Kei trucks legalization status

Kei Truck Legality Map by State – Where Are Mini Trucks Legal in the U.S.?
Find out which U.S. states allow or restrict Kei trucks to be registered for use on public roads. This 2025 legalization map highlights the latest state‑by‑state Kei truck laws and updates. (Updated Oct 2025)

1. Introduction
Japanese kei trucks have evolved from clever […]

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Federal Register publication of Presidential Proclamation 2025-05930 on vehicle imports

US tariffs on JDM imports

US Tariffs on JDM vehicles 25 years old. The verdict is in….EXEMPT!
A major development has arrived for automotive enthusiasts, importers, and collectors: vehicles manufactured at least 25 years prior to their importation into the United States are now officially exempt from the sweeping new 25% tariffs imposed on most imported passenger vehicles and light […]

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World map highlighting CPTPP member countries, including Japan, Canada, Australia, and Mexico

Tariffs?! CPTPP for your import from Japan to Canada

What is CPTPP?

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a multilateral free trade agreement between 11 countries aimed at enhancing economic integration across the Asia-Pacific region. It promotes trade liberalization by reducing tariffs, fostering investment, and improving regulatory coherence among member nations.  The CPTPP evolved from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) after the […]

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