When can I import a Honda Civic Type R EK9?
The Honda Civic Type R EK9 (EK9) was built from 1997 to 2000. Under an age rule, what counts is the month on the car's build plate, so each year below runs from January to December builds. If you don't know the month, plan for December.
Australia
Older vehicle (25-year rule): 25 years from the build date.
| Built | 25 years from build date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | January 2022 to December 2022 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1998 | January 2023 to December 2023 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1999 | January 2024 to December 2024 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 2000 | January 2025 to December 2025 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for a Civic Type R EK9 in Australia
New Zealand
20+ year exemption: 20 years from the date of first registration.
| Built | 20 years from first registration | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | January 2017 to December 2017 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1998 | January 2018 to December 2018 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1999 | January 2019 to December 2019 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 2000 | January 2020 to December 2020 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for a Civic Type R EK9 in New Zealand
United States
25-year exemption (NHTSA): 25 years from the build date.
| Built | 25 years from build date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | January 2022 to December 2022 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1998 | January 2023 to December 2023 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1999 | January 2024 to December 2024 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 2000 | January 2025 to December 2025 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for a Civic Type R EK9 in the United States
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Every Civic Type R EK9 is already old enough for the age rule in each country we cover. Check the build plate, then check the auction sheet.
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Dates follow the age rules in our rules files (last checked AU 2026-09-30, NZ 2026-09-30, US 2026-10-05). They are general information, not legal advice: confirm the build date and the current rules with a licensed importer before you buy. Model names describe the cars only; Kensa-ya is not affiliated with any manufacturer.