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Import JDM Cars & Kei Trucks to Georgia

JDM Direct sources 25-year-rule-legal Japanese vehicles straight from auctions and dealer stock in Japan and delivers them to Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta and everywhere else in Georgia. One company handles bidding, export paperwork, ocean freight and customs — no broker chain, no surprise fees.

Port of entry

Port of Brunswick or the Port of Savannah

Typical timeline

roughly 5–7 weeks of ocean transit, 9–13 weeks total from selection to delivery

Titling authority

Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division

Eligibility

25 years or older — federally exempt

Why Georgia buyers import from Japan

Brunswick handles more imported vehicles than almost anywhere else on the East Coast, which makes Georgia one of the smoothest and fastest states to land a JDM import in. Atlanta has one of the strongest import and drift communities in the Southeast.

Most requested in Georgia

Nissan Skyline GT-RToyota ChaserKei trucksSubaru Impreza WRX STIToyota Supra

How a car gets from Japan to Georgia

1. Pick the vehicle

Choose from live inventory or tell us the exact spec you want and we bid for it at Japanese auctions on your behalf.

2. Export from Japan

We deregister the vehicle, obtain the export certificate and English translation, and book it onto the next sailing.

3. Arrival at Brunswick or the Port of Savannah

Brunswick is one of the largest dedicated vehicle-handling ports in the US; from there it is a short haul to Atlanta.

4. Title in Georgia

You receive the complete customs and export document package needed to title and register with the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division.

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Available now — ready to ship to Georgia

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Delivery across Georgia

We arrange door delivery statewide, including these metros:

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Savannah, GA
  • Augusta, GA
  • Columbus, GA
  • Macon, GA
  • Athens, GA

Georgia JDM import FAQ

Can I legally import a JDM car to Georgia?

Yes. Any vehicle that is at least 25 years old is exempt from federal FMVSS and EPA conformity requirements, so it can be imported into Georgia like any other used vehicle. We only source vehicles that clear the 25-year rule, and we hand you the full document package — Japanese export certificate with translation, bill of lading, commercial invoice and the customs entry — so titling with the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division is straightforward.

Which port do my vehicles arrive at for Georgia?

Port of Brunswick or the Port of Savannah. Brunswick is one of the largest dedicated vehicle-handling ports in the US; from there it is a short haul to Atlanta.

How long does it take to get a car from Japan to Georgia?

Plan on roughly 5–7 weeks of ocean transit, 9–13 weeks total from selection to delivery. That window covers auction bidding or stock purchase, deregistration and export paperwork in Japan, waiting for the next sailing, ocean transit, customs clearance and final delivery. We send you status updates at every step.

What does it cost to import a JDM car to Georgia?

Every vehicle on our inventory page is listed with its own landed price, and shipping is quoted per vehicle because it depends on the car's size, the sailing and the final delivery address in Georgia. Where a vehicle shows "Quote on request", message us and we will confirm the exact freight figure before you commit to anything.

Do you sell kei trucks in Georgia?

Yes — kei trucks are one of our highest-volume categories. They are especially popular with Georgia buyers for farm, ranch, campus, nursery and property-maintenance work. Registration rules for kei trucks vary by state, so we confirm current Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division requirements with you before you buy.

Ready to import to Georgia?

Tell us the car you want and your delivery ZIP. We will confirm eligibility, freight and the full landed cost before you commit to anything.