Honda NSX-R 25-Year Import Eligibility: May 2027
Estimate based on build month, not legal advice.
Build-date table
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Chassis | NA2 |
| Category | JDM |
| Estimated window | May 2027 – August 2027 |
| Source status | Launch date verified (primary); build months not found |
| Build month for a specific car | always per-car — read it from the chassis plate / export certificate |
Announced 23 May 2002, on sale 24 May 2002; about 140 built. Launch is not a build date.
Build-date evidence
- Honda press information (23 May 2002) introduces the new NSX-R; Honda's Type R timeline says 140 were produced (another Honda account says about 150 delivered). [primary] source
- Honda timeline: second NSX Type R released in Japan in 2002; 140 produced. [primary] source
Grades: primary = manufacturer/official page; secondary = press, enthusiast or reseller site. Last checked 2026-10-17.
How to find a car's build date
- Read the manufacture month on the chassis/VIN plate (photograph it).
- Check the Japanese export certificate or manufacturer records where available.
- Do not rely on launch dates or model-year labels.
Import cost estimate
Use the import cost calculator (federal duty + MPF modeled; shipping, broker, compliance are your inputs).
Regulatory links
FAQ
When can I import a Honda NSX-R?
Estimated window: May 2027 – August 2027. Eligibility depends on the individual car's build month. The build month is unverified in our data; any individual car's month must still be read from its plate/export certificate.
Is the launch date the same as the build date?
No. The 25-year clock runs from each car's own manufacture date, not its launch date.
Does the EPA 21-year rule apply too?
EPA uses a separate test (calendar year of manufacture subtracted from year of import, original unmodified configuration). State rules such as California's are also separate.