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01What the Supra MK4 is
| Chassis | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MA61 | 1981–1986 | Second-generation Supra, originally sold as the Celica Supra. |
| A70 | 1986–1993 | Third-generation (MK3) Supra with the 7M engine. |
| JZA80 | 1993–2002 | Fourth-generation (MK4). The twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE model is the icon. |
02Is the Toyota Supra MK4 legal to import to the US?
JDM A80 Supras qualify under the 25-year rule as each build passes 25 years old. Every A80 built from 1993 through 2000 is eligible now; 2001 and 2002 builds become eligible in 2026 and 2027. The EPA 21-year exemption is already met, but that exemption applies only to vehicles in their original configuration, not modified from the manufacturer's original design.
A US-market Supra was sold here from 1993 to 1998, so those specific left-hand-drive cars do not need the age exemption. The 25-year route is for the JDM right-hand-drive cars and the later A80s.
Check the plate, not the listing
Eligibility is set by the date of manufacture. A car first registered in early 2002 can have been built in late 2001, or the other way round. Ask for a photo of the chassis plate and the export certificate before you pay.
The EPA exemption does not cover a modified car. Confirm current requirements with the EPA's vehicle-import guidance.
03What it costs to land a Supra MK4
The A80 has a strong following, and clean twin-turbo cars command a premium. Automatic and non-turbo cars sit lower, and condition and originality move the price a lot.
Budget for the exporter fee and Japanese inland transport, ocean freight, marine insurance, US duty and customs charges, a bond and broker, and state taxes and registration. Ask for a line-by-line landed cost.
The 2JZ is a robust engine, but age-related maintenance and any previous modification still belong in your budget.
The landed-cost estimator adds these up line by line, with the source for every rate.
04Supra MK4 import: what to know
For a "supra mk4 import", decide early whether you want a JDM car or a US-market one — they are different routes. A JDM A80 needs the 25-year exemption and arrives right-hand drive; a US-market car was sold here and follows ordinary title and registration rules. Check the build date on the JDM car before you buy.
05Common questions
Is the Toyota Supra MK4 legal to import to the US?
A JDM A80 Supra qualifies under the 25-year rule once it is 25 years old by build date. Cars built from 1993 to 2000 qualify now; 2001 and 2002 cars follow in 2026 and 2027.
What is the Supra MK4 chassis code?
The MK4 Supra is the A80, built from 1993 to 2002. The earlier generations are the A70 (MK3) and A60 (MK2).
How much does it cost to import a Supra MK4?
It varies with the car's specification, condition and history, plus shipping, duty and state registration. Ask a seller or exporter for an itemised landed-cost quote.