Plan your Honda or JDM import
The model is only the start. Tell us what matters: grade, colour, transmission, mileage ceiling, modifications you’ll live with—and the ones you won’t. We discuss the UK sourcing brief and your US destination.
UK TO USA CAR IMPORT & EXPORT PROCESSUK export.
UK export.
US import.
Importing a Honda or JDM car from the UK to the USA starts with a clear plan. From sourcing and inspection to UK storage while a vehicle reaches the required age, export arrangements and US import checks, we explain the proposed route for your specific vehicle.
FOUR CHECKPOINTSCLEAR BEFORE COMMITTED
THE BRIEF
Source, inspect and report
We look through our UK and Japan-side network. Before any commitment, you get the available records, photos, condition notes and a candid view of what needs another question.
Agree UK export and US import costs
A proposed import has a real paper trail: vehicle cost, UK transport, export arrangements, shipping, US customs and destination-specific compliance considerations. We outline scope and assumptions; final costs depend on the individual vehicle and route.
Coordinate shipping and handover
When the details stack up, we coordinate the agreed export, shipping and import steps with the relevant specialists. Timing varies. We keep you informed rather than promising a magic date.
Compliance is part of the conversation.
Import eligibility, emissions, safety, titling and registration requirements vary by vehicle age, specification and US state. We’ll identify questions to resolve, but this site is not legal or customs advice. Confirm the route with qualified professionals before purchase.
UK VEHICLE STORAGEBY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT
Not 25 yet? Store it in the UK.
Found the right Honda or JDM car before it reaches 25? We can store your vehicle in the UK by prior arrangement while it waits to reach the required age for its planned US import route.
Your storage plan and costs are agreed individually before you commit. The car remains in the UK while it waits; storage is not a way to bring it into the USA early.
Agree in writing before committing
These are terms to discuss, not included benefits.
- Storage durationHow long the car is expected to wait, and what happens if timing changes.
- ChargesStorage charges, payment timing and any collection or export costs.
- Insurance responsibilityWho is responsible for cover while the car is in storage.
- Care requirementsWhat care the car needs while it waits, agreed for that vehicle.
- Collection and export timingWhen the car can be collected or moved into the export route.
- Cancellation termsHow either side can end the arrangement.
25 years is one check, not all of them
Confirm the individual manufacture date and supporting evidence with a qualified broker before purchase or dispatch.
- NHTSA age routeThe 25-year period runs from the vehicle manufacture date, not the model year or first registration.
- EPA emissionsReaching 25 years does not mean automatic EPA emissions approval.
- Customs and stateCustoms clearance and state title or registration are separate checks.
Storage is not approval.
Reaching 25 years addresses the NHTSA age-based safety route only. It does not guarantee import permission. Eligibility is checked separately for each vehicle.
Before the car moves.
Can you store my car in the UK until it reaches 25 years old?
Yes, by prior arrangement. We can store a vehicle in the UK while it waits to reach the age required for its planned US import route. The 25-year period runs from its manufacture date. Storage costs, duration, insurance responsibility and care are agreed individually; EPA emissions, customs and destination-state requirements still need separate checks.
Explore UK vehicle storage before exportHow do I import a Honda or JDM car from the UK to the USA?
Start with the vehicle specification and your US destination. We discuss sourcing or a listed car, available history and condition, UK export arrangements, shipping and the US import requirements to confirm with qualified specialists. Scope and costs are agreed before you commit.
Discuss your UK to USA car importCan every Honda or JDM vehicle be imported into the USA?
No. Eligibility depends on the individual vehicle, including its age, specification, emissions and safety requirements, and your destination state. A Civic Type R EP3 or Integra Type R DC5 model name alone does not establish eligibility. Confirm the specific car and route before buying or shipping.
Browse Honda and JDM vehicle listingsCan you sell my UK car and handle export to the USA?
Submit your Honda or JDM vehicle details and photos for private review. If we agree to take it on, we confirm scope and fees, prepare the listing, manage buyer enquiries and coordinate the agreed UK export arrangements where the vehicle is eligible. Submitting a car does not automatically publish it.
Submit your car for sale and export reviewCan I import Honda and JDM parts from the UK to the USA?
You can enquire about listed parts or ask us to source a specific component. Share the model, year, part number and fitment details where possible. We discuss availability, condition and shipping or import considerations for the particular part before purchase.
Browse parts and request UK parts sourcingStart with your chassis.
Civic Type R EP3
Compare UK and Japanese-market specification, condition and the evidence needed to plan your US import.
READ THE EP3 IMPORT GUIDEIntegra Type R DC5
Check Type R identity, Japan-to-UK history and the individual vehicle's US entry route before committing.
READ THE DC5 IMPORT GUIDE