Vehicle Import & Customs Clearance + U.S. Title Registration (25-Year Rule)
Skip the paperwork and delays—Tanin JDM handles Importer of Record (IOR), customs entry, EPA/NHTSA compliance, and an optional Wisconsin title so your eligible JDM/classic import is ready to register.
Eligibility (Important)
- Vehicle must be 25 years old or older to qualify under classic import exemptions.
- All origins accepted. You (or your exporter) arrange ocean shipping into a U.S. port, then stateside truck transport or personal pickup.
What’s Included
- Importer of Record (IOR): Tanin JDM acts as the legal IOR and coordinates with a trusted customs broker.
- Customs paperwork & entry: ISF filing (for ocean), entry package preparation, and liaison with customs.
- Regulatory compliance: Required EPA and NHTSA and DOT clearance and docs for eligible vehicles.
- Customs clearance: End-to-end oversight to reduce delays, holds, or errors.
- U.S. Title option (WI): If you only have foreign/import documentation, we can obtain a Wisconsin title to help streamline your home-state registration. If the vehicle is imported and cleared already the listing price will cover the title. The title processing is not included along with the import and customs clearance. Current WI title fee is $214.50 on 10/1/2025
- Missing title or no export certificate. We can obtain a bonded title for you, the same criteria applies as the last point.
What’s Not Included / Your Responsibilities
- Ocean shipping into the U.S. and domestic truck transport or pickup from port including TWIC escorts.
- Customs duties, port/shipping/handling fees, consumption fees, taxes, storage, or inspection fees.
- Non-eligible vehicles or special imports that require additional compliance (contact us first).
Typical duty guide (MFN): ~15% for passenger cars (HTS 8703.23.0190) and ~25% for pickups/cargo-bed trucks and other vehicles “for the transport of goods” (HTS 8704.31.0120).
Vehicles manufactured 25+ years prior to entry are currently subject to 0% additional Section 232 auto duty (HTSUS 9903.94.04). Totals vary by classification; official duty and port fees are calculated at declaration.
Customs and tariffs are subject to change and any moment or notice.
How It Works
- Book the service (add to cart) and provide basic vehicle + shipment details.
- Ocean arrival: You or your exporter manage the overseas shipment into a U.S. port. We can assist with this if you don’t have the ability to export out of Japan.
- ISF & entry: We submit ISF (for ocean) and prepare your customs entry with our broker as IOR.
- Compliance docs: We handle EPA/NHTSA/DOT paperwork for eligible vehicles.
- Duties/fees: You receive the official total before release; settle promptly to avoid storage.
- Clearance & pickup: After release, arrange stateside truck transport or pick up in person.
- Title option: If needed, we obtain a Wisconsin title to simplify out-of-state registration.
Why Choose Tanin JDM
- Experienced IOR partner for JDM/classic imports—paperwork done right the first time.
- Customs broker coordination and bonded compliance to reduce risk and delays. We have a trusted and knowledgeable broker team that handles all paperwork and filings.
- Transparent communication and duty/fee guidance before release.
- Based in Caledonia, WI—serving customers nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my vehicle eligible?
How long does clearance take?
Timelines vary by port, carrier, and inspection volume. After complete documents and arrival, clearance commonly takes a few business days, barring holds or storage issues.
What paperwork do I need to provide?
Typically: bill of lading/booking, purchase docs, ID/contact details, vehicle info (VIN/chassis), and exporter contact. We’ll confirm the list after you book.
Can you get me a U.S. title if I already imported the car?
Yes—if you only have foreign/import docs, we can obtain a Wisconsin title to simplify registration in your home state.
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