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Before You Buy
1. Check your state
Read reviewed registration and road-use guidance, then confirm the classification for your exact vehicle.
2. Compare models
Compare truck families and van counterparts. Match the chassis and generation before comparing equipment.
3. Inspect before bidding
Learn auction notation and the questions to ask about condition, repairs and missing records.
4. Build your budget
Combine written vehicle, freight, broker and transport quotes. Keep a separate allowance for initial repairs.
Plan the import
Check the actual manufacture date, federal entry requirements and paperwork before the truck ships.
Kei truck insurance
Ask about coverage, valuation and restrictions for your chassis and intended personal or business use.
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Carry
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Photo sources and licenses
- Mitsubishi Minicab Van by TTTNIS, Public domain. Mitsubishi Minicab Van; illustrative model photo. Resized and converted to WebP; framing unchanged.
- Suzuki Every by Ypy31, CC0 1.0. Suzuki Every PA (DA71V); illustrative model photo. Resized and converted to WebP; framing unchanged.
- Honda Acty Van by TTTNIS, CC0 1.0. Honda Acty Van (HH6); illustrative model photo. Resized and converted to WebP; framing unchanged.
- Subaru Sambar Van by Brian Snelson, CC BY 2.0. Subaru Sambar Van Classic; illustrative model photo. Resized and converted to WebP; framing unchanged.
- Daihatsu Hijet Cargo by TTTNIS, CC0 1.0. 2007 Daihatsu Hijet Cargo; this example is not yet eligible under the 25-year import rule. Resized and converted to WebP; framing unchanged.
Photos show individual examples, not verified specifications or import eligibility for every vehicle in a model family.
Registration by State
Every state handles kei registration differently. Start with a reviewed guide, then confirm the category, documents and road restrictions for your actual vehicle.
View State GuidesHow to Import a Kei Truck: Costs & Requirements
Plan your U.S. kei truck import: compare costs, check federal entry requirements and state registration, and organize the paperwork before you buy.
Mitsubishi Minicab Buyer's Guide: What to Check Before You Bid
Identify the Minicab generation, review the paperwork and inspect the truck before bidding. Use this checklist to turn missing information into questions for the seller.
Kei Truck Insurance: Who to Contact & What to Ask
Find providers to contact about kei truck insurance, compare daily-use and collector policy restrictions, and prepare the details needed for a quote.
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