Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III CE9A
Sources conflict All cars eligible
Every car is past 25 years.
NHTSA: the 25-year period "runs from the date of the vehicle's manufacture" (49 U.S.C. 30112(b)(9); 49 CFR 591.5(i)). Most plates show month/year only; we treat a build month as fully clear from the last day of that month 25 years later. Go by the build plate.
Build month → eligible month
| Built | Turns 25 | Status (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jan 2020 | Eligible |
| Feb 1995 | Feb 2020 | Eligible |
| Mar 1995 | Mar 2020 | Eligible |
| Apr 1995 | Apr 2020 | Eligible |
| May 1995 | May 2020 | Eligible |
| Jun 1995 | Jun 2020 | Eligible |
| Jul 1995 | Jul 2020 | Eligible |
| Aug 1995 | Aug 2020 | Eligible |
| Sep 1995 | Sep 2020 | Eligible |
| Oct 1995 | Oct 2020 | Eligible |
| Nov 1995 | Nov 2020 | Eligible |
| Dec 1995 | Dec 2020 | Eligible |
| Jan 1996 | Jan 2021 | Eligible |
| Feb 1996 | Feb 2021 | Eligible |
| Mar 1996 | Mar 2021 | Eligible |
| Apr 1996 | Apr 2021 | Eligible |
| May 1996 | May 2021 | Eligible |
| Jun 1996 | Jun 2021 | Eligible |
| Jul 1996 | Jul 2021 | Eligible |
FAQ
When can I import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III (CE9A) to the US?
Under NHTSA's 25-year exemption (49 U.S.C. 30112(b)(9)), eligibility runs from the vehicle's date of manufacture. For this model, production started January 1995, so the earliest cars become eligible in January 2020. Production ended July 1996, so the last cars become eligible in July 2021. Always check the build plate on the specific car.
Is the CE9A eligible under the 25-year rule right now?
Status as of 2026-10-19: All cars eligible. The 25-year period runs from the manufacture date, not the model year. A car built late in the production run may still be waiting.
Does EPA also apply to a CE9A import?
Yes. EPA's Form 3520-1 Code E covers vehicles at least 21 years old (calendar year of manufacture subtracted from year of importation) in original unmodified configuration. DOT and EPA are separate tests; you need both.
How much does it cost to import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III?
Costs vary by auction price, shipping and duty. Use our CE9A landed-cost calculator for an editable estimate. Typical overhead beyond the car is often a few thousand dollars (see our import-cost guide).
Where to buy parts
- MAPerformance · Turbo performance parts, incl. Evo and WRX/STI
- RHDJapan · Ships from Japan: Nismo, Mugen, Spoon, Tomei, HKS, Cusco and OEM parts
- Megazip · Genuine OEM Japanese parts by catalog and part number
- Nengun Performance · Ships from Japan: HKS, Nismo, Greddy, Blitz, RAYS and more. Also offers a Yahoo Japan Auctions service
- Japamart · Japan proxy buying (Yahoo Auctions, Mercari), useful for discontinued OEM and used tuner parts
- Summit Racing · Large US performance retailer (fluids, tools, universal parts)
- CARiD · Large US online retailer of aftermarket and replacement parts and accessories
- Amazon (Automotive) · Fluids, filters, tools and universal accessories
- eBay Motors Parts · Used and NOS JDM parts from US and Japan sellers
- ZenMarket · Japan proxy for Yahoo Auctions and Japanese stores
- Buyee · Japan proxy for Yahoo Auctions and Mercari
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