JDM Car Dealerships in Pennsylvania

Vehicles 25 years or older are exempt from federal NHTSA and EPA import standards, and Pennsylvania allows right-hand-drive imports. The state requires an annual safety inspection statewide and emissions testing in most counties; PennDOT inspections are known for being thorough, and RHD headlight beam pattern must be adjusted for left-side traffic.

Bring your federal import paperwork (CBP Form 7501, EPA Form 3520-1, DOT Form HS-7), the Japanese export certificate with a notarized translation, your bill of sale, and proof of insurance meeting Pennsylvania's 15/30/5 minimums plus $5,000 first-party medical to a PennDOT office or authorized messenger service. A VIN inspection by PennDOT or an authorized agent is required and documented on Form MV-41. Title fee is $55, sales/use tax is 6% state plus up to 2% local, and you have 10 days to complete safety/emissions inspection after registration.

Pennsylvania kei titling outcomes can vary, and the state's mandatory annual safety inspection adds a step. Confirm the current titling status with PennDOT or with a dealer who has registered kei trucks recently before purchasing.

OBD-II emissions testing is required in most Pennsylvania counties for vehicles 1996 and newer, with some rural counties exempt. Vehicles over 25 years old are exempt from emissions but still require annual safety inspection. Note that JDM OBD-II ports may cause compatibility issues at testing stations.

Yes — Pennsylvania dealers ship throughout the Northeast and beyond, providing the bill of sale and federal import documents your home state's DMV will need.