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25-year countdown

When can I import a Nissan Skyline GT-R R34?

The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 (BNR34) was built from 1999 to 2002. 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 R34 GT-R from 1 December 2027
In 411 days
United States, 25-year rule
Every R34 GT-R from 1 December 2027
In 411 days

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
1999January 2024 to December 2024Old enough now, whatever the build month
2000January 2025 to December 2025Old enough now, whatever the build month
2001January 2026 to December 2026Depends on the build month. Every car built that year is old enough in 46 days
2002January 2027 to December 2027The first ones become old enough in 77 days

Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for an R34 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
1999January 2019 to December 2019Old enough now, whatever the build month
2000January 2020 to December 2020Old enough now, whatever the build month
2001January 2021 to December 2021Old enough now, whatever the build month
2002January 2022 to December 2022Old enough now, whatever the build month

Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for an R34 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
1999January 2024 to December 2024Old enough now, whatever the build month
2000January 2025 to December 2025Old enough now, whatever the build month
2001January 2026 to December 2026Depends on the build month. Every car built that year is old enough in 46 days
2002January 2027 to December 2027The first ones become old enough in 77 days

Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for an R34 GT-R in the United States

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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.