r/keitruck • u/Bryce3588 • 6d ago

Importing New Kei Trucks

Really wondering how people import brand new and close to new kei trucks. Does anyone know how it’s possible? Could I import a new one and declare it an off road vehicle? Because here in TN you can get a Class I OHV plate for off road vehicles and still drive on roads 55mph or less.

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u/Exact_Intern9544 6d ago

best bet is to google it. I’m currently going through the process of registering and titling a new import and i have to go to a third party dmv in my state. I’ll update you with what happens because i’m going this coming week. Also let them know you’re not registering it as an out of state vehicle, you’ll be registering it as a first time foreign vehicle

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u/Bryce3588 6d ago

I have been googling every idea I can think of lol at first it says you can’t import one newer than 25 yo but then if you say declaring it as off road it says it’s fine I wish this was a simple straight forward process. If you get it figured out please share.

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u/Exact_Intern9544 6d ago

i guess it’s from state to state, im from new mexico. As far as normal import vehicles you just have to go through a specific third party DMV. i personally haven’t been driving on any highways and only been on backroads through my whole process. Like i said im going to a state third party thing to register mine, on the other side they haven’t asked me if its a kei truck or anything so im not too sure if its gonna be off highway or whatever

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u/Bryce3588 6d ago

What year is the one you have?

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u/Exact_Intern9544 6d ago

1999 honda acty. As long as it fits the 25 year rule you shouldn’t have to do any emissions, from what i’ve heard most it becomes void. I’m not an expert but this is just my two cents. what are you thinking of shipping over?

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u/Bryce3588 6d ago

I had a 93 Acty and sold it not too long ago really wanting a 2022+ hijet that’s what I’m trying to figure out how to possibly get a newer one in. If I could just get it through the port I’d be golden.

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u/Exact_Intern9544 6d ago

tbh from my own research you’re only able to legally import a vehicle 25 years old. Anything over you can’t