Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV CN9A
Sources conflict All cars eligible
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1996 | Aug 2021 | Eligible |
| Sep 1996 | Sep 2021 | Eligible |
| Oct 1996 | Oct 2021 | Eligible |
| Nov 1996 | Nov 2021 | Eligible |
| Dec 1996 | Dec 2021 | Eligible |
| Jan 1997 | Jan 2022 | Eligible |
| Feb 1997 | Feb 2022 | Eligible |
| Mar 1997 | Mar 2022 | Eligible |
| Apr 1997 | Apr 2022 | Eligible |
| May 1997 | May 2022 | Eligible |
| Jun 1997 | Jun 2022 | Eligible |
| Jul 1997 | Jul 2022 | Eligible |
| Aug 1997 | Aug 2022 | Eligible |
| Sep 1997 | Sep 2022 | Eligible |
| Oct 1997 | Oct 2022 | Eligible |
| Nov 1997 | Nov 2022 | Eligible |
| Dec 1997 | Dec 2022 | Eligible |
FAQ
When can I import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV (CN9A) 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 August 1996, so the earliest cars become eligible in August 2021. Production ended December 1997, so the last cars become eligible in December 2022. Always check the build plate on the specific car.
Is the CN9A 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 CN9A 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 IV?
Costs vary by auction price, shipping and duty. Use our CN9A 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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