How to Import a Japanese Mini Truck — Step by Step

How to Import a Japanese Mini Truck — Complete Guide

Importing a Japanese mini truck (kei truck) to the USA or Canada is simpler than most people think — especially when you work with JPM Mini Trucks. Here’s exactly how the process works from start to finish.

Step 1: Choose Your Truck

Browse our inventory of Japanese mini trucks for sale or contact us to source a specific make, model, and configuration. We have stock in Japan (lowest prices), the USA (no import wait), and Australia.

  • Choose your make: Suzuki Carry, Daihatsu Hijet, Honda Acty, Subaru Sambar, Mitsubishi Minicab
  • Choose your type: flatbed, dump, 4WD, automatic, firetruck
  • Set your budget — Japan stock from $3,200, USA stock from $7,000

Step 2: Place a Deposit

Reserve your truck with a deposit. We secure the vehicle so it’s not sold to anyone else. Deposits are non-refundable once the vehicle is committed.

Step 3: Export from Japan (Japan Stock Only)

  • We arrange export documentation from Japan
  • Vehicle is loaded into a container or RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) vessel
  • Ocean freight to USA West Coast (Los Angeles, Long Beach) or East Coast (Baltimore, Charleston) — typically 3–4 weeks

Step 4: US Customs Clearance

  • Our customs broker handles all paperwork
  • Vehicles 25+ years old import under the 25-Year Rule (no EPA/NHTSA compliance required)
  • Import duties: typically 2.5% of vehicle value
  • Clearance usually takes 2–5 business days

Step 5: Domestic Transport

  • Vehicle is loaded onto a domestic auto transport carrier
  • Delivered to your address in 5–14 days depending on location
  • You inspect the vehicle on delivery

Step 6: Title & Registration

  • We provide a Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) or Foreign Title
  • Take this to your local DMV to get a US title and register the vehicle
  • Requirements vary by state — we advise you based on your state

Total Timeline

Stock Location Typical Timeline
Japan Stock 4–8 weeks
USA Stock 5–14 days
Australia Stock 4–6 weeks

Ready to Start?

Contact JPM Mini Trucks to Begin Your Import →

📍 JPM Mini Trucks · 8950 SW 74th Court, Suite 2201 · Miami, FL 33156 · USA & Canada

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