Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 (final builds) 25-Year Import Eligibility: August 2027
Estimate based on build month, not legal advice.
Build-date table
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Chassis | BNR34 |
| Category | JDM |
| Estimated window | final builds by August 2027 |
| Source status | Verified at model level: final builds Aug 2002 (day-level conflict flagged) |
| Build month for a specific car | always per-car — read it from the chassis plate / export certificate |
Nissan says production ends "early Aug 2002"; carsales.com.au says 29 Aug 2002. Either way the last cars fall in Aug 2002, but the exact build month of any given car must come from its plate/export certificate.
Conflict flagged: Nissan says production ends 'early August 2002'; carsales.com.au says 29 Aug 2002. Both are August 2002, so the last unlock month (Aug 2027) is unaffected; the exact day is unresolved.
Build-date evidence
- Nissan release (23 Jan 2002): R34 GT-R production ends in early August 2002 (2002年8月初旬をもって生産を終了). [primary] source
- Response.jp (24 Jan 2002) reports Nissan's announcement that both Silvia and R34 GT-R end production in August 2002. [secondary] source
- carsales.com.au gives 29 Aug 2002 for the last car — day-level conflict with 'early Aug', but both fall in Aug 2002. [secondary] 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 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 (final builds)?
Estimated window: final builds by August 2027. Eligibility depends on the individual car's build month. The model-level build window is verified from a manufacturer source (see evidence below); 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.
Sources
- https://global.nissannews.com/ja-JP/releases/020124-04
- https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/nissan-skyline-faqs-126373/