Nissan Silvia S13 S13 / PS13
Verified source All cars eligible
PS13 code = later SR20 cars 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) |
|---|---|---|
| May 1988 | May 2013 | Eligible |
| Jun 1988 | Jun 2013 | Eligible |
| Jul 1988 | Jul 2013 | Eligible |
| Aug 1988 | Aug 2013 | Eligible |
| Sep 1988 | Sep 2013 | Eligible |
| Oct 1988 | Oct 2013 | Eligible |
| Nov 1988 | Nov 2013 | Eligible |
| Dec 1988 | Dec 2013 | Eligible |
| Jan 1989 | Jan 2014 | Eligible |
| Feb 1989 | Feb 2014 | Eligible |
| Mar 1989 | Mar 2014 | Eligible |
| Apr 1989 | Apr 2014 | Eligible |
| May 1989 | May 2014 | Eligible |
| Jun 1989 | Jun 2014 | Eligible |
| Jul 1989 | Jul 2014 | Eligible |
| Aug 1989 | Aug 2014 | Eligible |
| Sep 1989 | Sep 2014 | Eligible |
| Oct 1989 | Oct 2014 | Eligible |
| Nov 1989 | Nov 2014 | Eligible |
| Dec 1989 | Dec 2014 | Eligible |
| Jan 1990 | Jan 2015 | Eligible |
| Feb 1990 | Feb 2015 | Eligible |
| Mar 1990 | Mar 2015 | Eligible |
| Apr 1990 | Apr 2015 | Eligible |
| May 1990 | May 2015 | Eligible |
| Jun 1990 | Jun 2015 | Eligible |
| Jul 1990 | Jul 2015 | Eligible |
| Aug 1990 | Aug 2015 | Eligible |
| Sep 1990 | Sep 2015 | Eligible |
| Oct 1990 | Oct 2015 | Eligible |
| Nov 1990 | Nov 2015 | Eligible |
| Dec 1990 | Dec 2015 | Eligible |
| Jan 1991 | Jan 2016 | Eligible |
| Feb 1991 | Feb 2016 | Eligible |
| Mar 1991 | Mar 2016 | Eligible |
| Apr 1991 | Apr 2016 | Eligible |
| May 1991 | May 2016 | Eligible |
| Jun 1991 | Jun 2016 | Eligible |
| Jul 1991 | Jul 2016 | Eligible |
| Aug 1991 | Aug 2016 | Eligible |
| Sep 1991 | Sep 2016 | Eligible |
| Oct 1991 | Oct 2016 | Eligible |
| Nov 1991 | Nov 2016 | Eligible |
| Dec 1991 | Dec 2016 | Eligible |
| Jan 1992 | Jan 2017 | Eligible |
| Feb 1992 | Feb 2017 | Eligible |
| Mar 1992 | Mar 2017 | Eligible |
| Apr 1992 | Apr 2017 | Eligible |
| May 1992 | May 2017 | Eligible |
| Jun 1992 | Jun 2017 | Eligible |
| Jul 1992 | Jul 2017 | Eligible |
| Aug 1992 | Aug 2017 | Eligible |
| Sep 1992 | Sep 2017 | Eligible |
| Oct 1992 | Oct 2017 | Eligible |
| Nov 1992 | Nov 2017 | Eligible |
| Dec 1992 | Dec 2017 | Eligible |
| Jan 1993 | Jan 2018 | Eligible |
| Feb 1993 | Feb 2018 | Eligible |
| Mar 1993 | Mar 2018 | Eligible |
| Apr 1993 | Apr 2018 | Eligible |
| May 1993 | May 2018 | Eligible |
| Jun 1993 | Jun 2018 | Eligible |
| Jul 1993 | Jul 2018 | Eligible |
| Aug 1993 | Aug 2018 | Eligible |
| Sep 1993 | Sep 2018 | Eligible |
FAQ
When can I import a Nissan Silvia S13 (S13 / PS13) 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 May 1988, so the earliest cars become eligible in May 2013. Production ended September 1993, so the last cars become eligible in September 2018. Always check the build plate on the specific car.
Is the S13 / PS13 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 S13 / PS13 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 Nissan Silvia S13?
Costs vary by auction price, shipping and duty. Use our S13 / PS13 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
- Enjuku Racing · Nissan aftermarket specialist (240SX / S-chassis, Z), plus Honda
- Z1 Motorsports · Nissan OEM and aftermarket parts, strongest for 300ZX (Z32), 350Z/370Z and GT-R. Check fitment for your chassis
- Megazip · Genuine OEM Japanese parts by catalog and part number
- Black Hawk Japan · Importer of HKS, Spoon, Mugen, TRD and other Japanese tuning brands
- RHDJapan · Ships from Japan: Nismo, Mugen, Spoon, Tomei, HKS, Cusco and OEM parts
- 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
Independent retailers picked by what they publicly stock. Check fitment for your chassis. Some links are affiliate links; see our affiliate disclosure.
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