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Most Kei car shipping companies will have a few select ports they ship to. Each port has different rules and requirements. Generally, pick the closest port to your final destination.Port requirementsFreetimeFreetime is much time given after notification of pic...

Roll on Roll off (RORO)Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) shipping refers to a method in which vehicles are driven directly onto and off of a specialized vessel, rather than being lifted by crane. This is the most common form of receiving a Kei car from Japan and is the ...

At this point, you should have purchased your carOverviewFor a quick overview of the entire import process, see the list below:Purchase carWait for the Bill of Lading and shipment notificationOnce the Bill of Lading draft is received, send the information to a...

Moving a Kei carKei cars aren’t built for sustained highway speeds, so be sure to transport yours from the port using a method, such as a flatbed or trailer, that keeps its wheels off the pavement, preventing them from spinning and potentially causing damage.T...

The page is a general overall maintenance you might have to do with Kei cars. Ensure that your specific vehicle works with the advice below.First time maintenanceWhen first importing a Kei car, there are a few things you should immediately do:Replace the timin...

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LegalityAccording to this Reddit thread, as of 2025, Delaware will not title and register any Kei vehicle.

LegalityKei trucks are able to be titled and registered in Florida. However, the Kei car may be marked as a miniature truck, which restricts the usage to streets with a posted speed of 35 mph or less, so ensure the DMV does not mark it as a mini truck. Mini tr...

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LegalityAs of May, 2023, Kei vehicles are banned in the state of Georgia.Policy Bulletin MVD-2023-05There was legislation in 2025 to legalize Kei cars but it was veteod by the Governor.GA HB308Article detailing history of kei cars in Georgia

LegalityAs of 2025, importing and registering JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) vehicles in Hawaii is fully legal, provided all federal importation and state registration requirements are met. Vehicles 25 years or older are exempt from DOT and EPA compliance unde...

LegalityIdaho does not ban Kei vans, but also does not state that they are legal. The state has no special prohibition or unique restriction against these Japanese mini-vehicles. Idaho treats them like any other imported vehicle as long as they meet standard r...