456 from Japan

Another member had one imported to Canada. I don't think you can import the Japanese cars into the US due to lack of airbag in 1995.
When I imported mine (a North American car) I was told the car had to comply with US safety standards in effect at the time, which included airbags.

 

I don't think it matters after 25 years for the US.

It's 15 years in Canada. I imported my 550 from Japan but don't believe it would be possible to send it to the US until the 25 year mark due to it not having EPA certification decals etc.

 

Won't it be right hand drive.. or won't it matter to you, Lance?

 

The Japanese F cars are LHD. FYI the 1994 Japanese 456 has no air bag. I thought at 25 years old it is no longer a concern with DOT/epa regs. No bumpers, speedometer, air bags, and pollution issues etc...

 

Affirmative, at 25 years, just a matter of paying the import duty. At least in 49 states, no telling what California's rules are. One Ferrari without smog certification could be the end of the human race.

 

I brought one into Canada from Japan four years ago. It's an early 1995, so it's eligible for import to the US now (25 year rule). You have two choices, as the others have said.

1. Wait until the car is 25 years, then import is easy. Just pay 2.1% (IIRC) duty, air con tax, etc. No epa certification either
2. Get a newer model and spend 40k$+ federalising it with one of the registered importers (assuming it's on the NHTSA's approved exception list). Likely not worth it.

 

It's 3%. Plus some minor minro fees.

Your car will need to be unmodified to qualify for the 25 year rule.

Also your car must be 25 years old TO THE MONTH OD PRODUCTION. Not just model year. You can fall into that trap. Be careful.

Also your car will be subject to state emissions rules. In other words just because the feds said the car can come in doesn't mean your state has to allow you to register it. It will need to pass emissions in your municipality if required. Also it could be subject to a state inspection so beware of that.

The last thing I will say is

Know that the car has paint work. All cars this old from Japan have PAINTWORK.

Also be extremely extremely cautious of rust.