Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX CT9A
Secondary source Not yet eligible
Not yet eligible. Secondary source only.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Mar 2030 | Not yet |
| Apr 2005 | Apr 2030 | Not yet |
| May 2005 | May 2030 | Not yet |
| Jun 2005 | Jun 2030 | Not yet |
| Jul 2005 | Jul 2030 | Not yet |
| Aug 2005 | Aug 2030 | Not yet |
| Sep 2005 | Sep 2030 | Not yet |
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2030 | Not yet |
| Nov 2005 | Nov 2030 | Not yet |
| Dec 2005 | Dec 2030 | Not yet |
| Jan 2006 | Jan 2031 | Not yet |
| Feb 2006 | Feb 2031 | Not yet |
| Mar 2006 | Mar 2031 | Not yet |
| Apr 2006 | Apr 2031 | Not yet |
| May 2006 | May 2031 | Not yet |
| Jun 2006 | Jun 2031 | Not yet |
| Jul 2006 | Jul 2031 | Not yet |
| Aug 2006 | Aug 2031 | Not yet |
| Sep 2006 | Sep 2031 | Not yet |
| Oct 2006 | Oct 2031 | Not yet |
| Nov 2006 | Nov 2031 | Not yet |
| Dec 2006 | Dec 2031 | Not yet |
| Jan 2007 | Jan 2032 | Not yet |
| Feb 2007 | Feb 2032 | Not yet |
| Mar 2007 | Mar 2032 | Not yet |
| Apr 2007 | Apr 2032 | Not yet |
| May 2007 | May 2032 | Not yet |
| Jun 2007 | Jun 2032 | Not yet |
FAQ
When can I import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (CT9A) 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 March 2005, so the earliest cars become eligible in March 2030. Production ended June 2007, so the last cars become eligible in June 2032. Always check the build plate on the specific car.
Is the CT9A eligible under the 25-year rule right now?
Status as of 2026-10-19: Not yet 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 CT9A 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 IX?
Costs vary by auction price, shipping and duty. Use our CT9A 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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