JDM cars for sale in Canada

Canada's Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) applies a 15-year rule: vehicles 15 or older are importable without requiring US FMVSS compliance. This is more permissive than the US, enabling a broader window of JDM eligibility. Vehicles must pass a provincial safety inspection and, in some provinces, an emissions test. RHD is permitted.

15 years (Transport Canada / RIV)RHD permitted6.1% MFN tariff on most passenger vehicles; reduced under CPTPP.

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JDM car market in Canada — right now

Active listings
30
Average price
USD 7,783
From
USD 4,800
Up to
USD 22,700

Source: JDM Buy Sell live dealer feed, updated daily. Prices in USD.

Available listings in Canada

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Frequently asked questions — JDM imports to Canada

What is Canada's 15-year import rule for JDM vehicles?
Transport Canada allows vehicles 15 years of age or older to be imported without meeting Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS). The Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) administers this rule. Vehicles must still pass a provincial safety inspection after import.
Which Canadian provinces are most active for JDM imports?
British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta have the largest concentrations of JDM dealers and importers. BC benefits from direct Pacific shipping routes from Japan.

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