Nissan Silvia S15 25-Year Import Eligibility: August 2027
Estimate based on build month, not legal advice.
Build-date table
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Chassis | S15 |
| Category | JDM |
| Estimated window | final builds by August 2027 |
| Source status | Partly supported: last builds Aug 2002 per press reports of Nissan's announcement (Nissan's own page not retrieved) |
| Build month for a specific car | always per-car — read it from the chassis plate / export certificate |
Production reportedly ended Aug 2002. Secondary source only.
Build-date evidence
- webCG: on 24 Jan 2002 Nissan announced Silvia production would stop in early August 2002 when the grace period for the 2000 emissions rules expired. [secondary] source
- Response.jp (24 Jan 2002): Nissan announced Silvia and R34 GT-R production would end in August 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 Silvia S15?
Estimated window: final builds by August 2027. Eligibility depends on the individual car's build month. The model-level build window is only partly supported (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.