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25-year countdown

When can I import a Nissan Skyline GT-R R32?

The Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 (BNR32) was built from 1989 to 1994. 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, 25-year rule
Every R32 GT-R from 1 December 2019
Every year is old enough now
United States, 25-year rule
Every R32 GT-R from 1 December 2019
Every year is old enough now

Australia

Older vehicle (25-year rule): 25 years from the build date.

When each year passes the 25-year rule in Australia
Built25 years from build dateStatus
1989January 2014 to December 2014Old enough now, whatever the build month
1990January 2015 to December 2015Old enough now, whatever the build month
1991January 2016 to December 2016Old enough now, whatever the build month
1992January 2017 to December 2017Old enough now, whatever the build month
1993January 2018 to December 2018Old enough now, whatever the build month
1994January 2019 to December 2019Old enough now, whatever the build month

Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for an R32 GT-R in Australia

New Zealand

20+ year exemption: 20 years from the date of first registration.

When each year passes the 20-year rule in New Zealand
Built20 years from first registrationStatus
1989January 2009 to December 2009Old enough now, whatever the build month
1990January 2010 to December 2010Old enough now, whatever the build month
1991January 2011 to December 2011Old enough now, whatever the build month
1992January 2012 to December 2012Old enough now, whatever the build month
1993January 2013 to December 2013Old enough now, whatever the build month
1994January 2014 to December 2014Old enough now, whatever the build month

Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for an R32 GT-R in New Zealand

United States

25-year exemption (NHTSA): 25 years from the build date.

When each year passes the 25-year rule in the United States
Built25 years from build dateStatus
1989January 2014 to December 2014Old enough now, whatever the build month
1990January 2015 to December 2015Old enough now, whatever the build month
1991January 2016 to December 2016Old enough now, whatever the build month
1992January 2017 to December 2017Old enough now, whatever the build month
1993January 2018 to December 2018Old enough now, whatever the build month
1994January 2019 to December 2019Old enough now, whatever the build month

Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for an R32 GT-R in the United States

Email me when it's eligible

Every R32 GT-R 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.