Importing a Diesel Landcruiser (Japanese Import) to the US

cruizer007 · 06-21-07, 12:18 AM

Hello
I live here in the state of Washington. I was wondering if I can directly or Indirectly import a Diesel landcruiser to US?
Has anyone done that?

Does anyone know if this is dooable or not?

I am intersted in the Turbo Diesel 2.4 or 4 litre Landcruiser -
help

thanks
Jag

firetruck41 · 06-21-07, 12:27 AM

Not really. Check the diesel section, there is info in a sticky thread at the top of that forum about importing.

P.S. I think you posted in the wrong section.

lshobie · 06-21-07, 06:54 AM

Some guys do it - no idea how.

crushers · 06-21-07, 07:06 AM

yes, there is a way...
but not legal...
unless it has a 17 digit vin code. then it can be done...

hks3sgte · 06-21-07, 12:27 PM

There's one in ebay right now... titled in the US.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...29569937QQrdZ1

hks3sgte · 06-21-07, 12:27 PM

Oh! and it does have the 17 digit VIN

HZJ60 Guy · 06-21-07, 01:38 PM

It isnt legally possible. There are all kinds of loopholes in the system, and I suppose if you found a way through one of those technically you wouldnt be breaking the law, but it isnt legally possible here in Warshington state.

cruizer007 · 06-21-07, 04:51 PM

thanks folsk

moondog · 06-23-07, 09:58 AM

My experience with importing diesels from canada at any rate, was that it will do you a world of good to call customs (repeatedly) at the port that you're going to be using and talk to as many people as you can and see what they have to say about it.....it helped me find a loophole that allowed me to bring in two nonexempt diesel cruisers anyway.

prado t · 06-23-07, 02:05 PM

I dont know how they do it , but it is being done.!?

brownbear · 06-23-07, 11:11 PM

spend some time in here.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-tech-24-volts-systems/76210-importing-threads-first-read-before-posting.html

dogboy2 · 06-23-07, 11:13 PM

If your pockets are deep, it can be done but to the tune of thousands over the purchase price to make the neccessary modifications to meet U.S. specs and regulations UNLESS the vehicle is 25+ years old.

More here:
[url}http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/quikover.htm[/url]
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/cana...nlis95.htm#top
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...nada07032.html
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...list010807.htm
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/impo...ite/index.html
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/impo...l#Anchor-13029

Knock yourself out

-dogboy- '87 FJ60

SURVEYOR CRUISER · 06-23-07, 11:19 PM

That one on ebay. Was brought in by a dual citizen Canadian/US
that is the loop hole.

brownbear · 06-23-07, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogboy2

If your pockets are deep, it can be done but to the tune of thousands over the purchase price to make the neccessary modifications to meet U.S. specs and regulations UNLESS the vehicle is 25+ years old.

More here:
[url}http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/quikover.htm[/url]
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/cana...nlis95.htm#top
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...nada07032.html
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...list010807.htm
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/impo...ite/index.html
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/impo...l#Anchor-13029

Knock yourself out

-dogboy- '87 FJ60

and there....this thread just got added to the FAQ. Thanks for posting all the links.

dogboy2 · 06-23-07, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownbear

and there....this thread just got added to the FAQ. Thanks for posting all the links.

No worrries - glad to be of help

-db-

brownbear · 06-23-07, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SURVEYOR CRUISER

That one on ebay. Was brought in by a dual citizen Canadian/US
that is the loop hole.

ah so this one is yours for sale? Nice looking Hj61.

roscoFJ73 · 06-24-07, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SURVEYOR CRUISER

That one on ebay. Was brought in by a dual citizen Canadian/US
that is the loop hole.

Cats out of the bag

coldtaco · 06-24-07, 01:44 AM

If it was sold in Canada for the Canadian market it is no problem to import to the US, basically the BJ-70 and diesel 60 series. You have to figure out the paper work or go through a Registered Importer that is familiar with importing diesels as some RI are afraid to tackle diesels. No go on any other market vehicles unless you have deep pockets or find some other way, whether leagal or not.

06-21-07, 12:18 AM	#1
cruizer007 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Importing a Diesel Landcruiser (Japanese Import) to the US Hello I live here in the state of Washington. I was wondering if I can directly or Indirectly import a Diesel landcruiser to US? Has anyone done that? Does anyone know if this is dooable or not? I am intersted in the Turbo Diesel 2.4 or 4 litre Landcruiser - help thanks Jag

06-21-07, 12:27 AM	#2
firetruck41 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Camas, WA USA TLCA# 14300 Posts: 3,581	Not really. Check the diesel section, there is info in a sticky thread at the top of that forum about importing. P.S. I think you posted in the wrong section. __________________ Ben Silva IH8MUD Site Supporter since July 2004 1996 Lexus LX 450, 130k, locked, Cooper STT 285s, OME 850/863, CDL/Pin 7, 30qt freezer, 2@aux fuse blocks, aux powerpoint, 850w inverter 1998 Lexus LX 470, 139k Sold 1993 FZJ80 198k miles Sold

06-21-07, 06:54 AM	#3
lshobie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,817	Some guys do it - no idea how. __________________ Louis Join the True North Toyota Land Cruiser Club in Ottawa http://toyotalandcruiser.blogspot.com/ Join the IVOAC here to keep JDM's coming - www.ivoac.ca Dealers join the CAVI to protect your rights - and keep the JDM's coming- www.CAVI.ca

06-21-07, 07:06 AM	#4
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,209	yes, there is a way... but not legal... unless it has a 17 digit vin code. then it can be done... __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 Wayne Owen Sound Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca separating the rumours from the truth. join today

06-21-07, 01:38 PM	#7
HZJ60 Guy Tank Buster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle area TLCA# 13102 Posts: 2,335	It isnt legally possible. There are all kinds of loopholes in the system, and I suppose if you found a way through one of those technically you wouldnt be breaking the law, but it isnt legally possible here in Warshington state. __________________ 2001 VW TDI Bora 1987 Toyota HZTJ-60 I'm a democrat member of the House of Representatives, and I've got what it takes to take what you've got!

06-21-07, 12:27 PM	#5
hks3sgte ...pig searching... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Ángeles, CA. Posts: 1,883	There's one in ebay right now... titled in the US. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...29569937QQrdZ1

06-21-07, 04:51 PM	#8
cruizer007 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	thanks folsk

06-23-07, 09:58 AM	#9
moondog IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Down by the River Posts: 124	My experience with importing diesels from canada at any rate, was that it will do you a world of good to call customs (repeatedly) at the port that you're going to be using and talk to as many people as you can and see what they have to say about it.....it helped me find a loophole that allowed me to bring in two nonexempt diesel cruisers anyway. __________________ '87 HJ60 - Max

06-23-07, 02:05 PM	#10
prado t IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: vancouver B.C. Canada TLCA# 17424 Posts: 862	I dont know how they do it , but it is being done.!?

06-23-07, 11:11 PM	#11
brownbear Mod in Hibernation Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Where diesels purr and turbos whine TLCA# 15584 Posts: 6,144	spend some time in here. http://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-tech-24-volts-systems/76210-importing-threads-first-read-before-posting.html __________________ -84 BJ60, Finally on the FN road! -91 FJ80, wife's ride Iron Butt award winner of the Cruise Moab 08 !

06-23-07, 11:13 PM	#12
dogboy2 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Portland, OR TLCA# 14443 Posts: 966	If your pockets are deep, it can be done but to the tune of thousands over the purchase price to make the neccessary modifications to meet U.S. specs and regulations UNLESS the vehicle is 25+ years old. More here: [url}http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/quikover.htm[/url] http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/cana...nlis95.htm#top http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...nada07032.html http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/ http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...list010807.htm http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/impo...ite/index.html http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/impo...l#Anchor-13029 Knock yourself out -dogboy- '87 FJ60 __________________ Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in. - Mark Twain - '87 FJ60: http://web.mac.com/p2larowe/iWeb/The...e/Arrival.html

06-23-07, 11:19 PM	#13
SURVEYOR CRUISER IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 82	That one on ebay. Was brought in by a dual citizen Canadian/US that is the loop hole. __________________ Tired of Gas Headaches? Get a Diesel Cruiser Surveyors: Mapping the World Since the Beginning of Time

06-24-07, 01:44 AM	#18
coldtaco IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 481	If it was sold in Canada for the Canadian market it is no problem to import to the US, basically the BJ-70 and diesel 60 series. You have to figure out the paper work or go through a Registered Importer that is familiar with importing diesels as some RI are afraid to tackle diesels. No go on any other market vehicles unless you have deep pockets or find some other way, whether leagal or not. __________________ Hybrid in progress

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