Is a Kei Truck Legal Where You Are?
Pick your country. If you're in the US, pick your state. The result tells you the legal status, the duty rate where applicable, and the next steps.
Check Your Country
This reflects our 2026 research. Regulations change — verify with your local customs authority before purchasing.
Full Country Table
| Country | Status | Rule | Duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | legal | 10-year IVA exemption window for personal imports older than 10 years. Vehicles under 10 require Individual Vehicle Approval testing. | 10% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | legal | Vehicles 25+ years route via the RAWS personal-import scheme. Newer keis require an active SEVS listing for the variant. | 5% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | legal | No hard age cap. Entry-certificate and compliance-plate process at port. RHD market — registration is straightforward. | 0% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | legal | 15-year federal Transport Canada exemption. Provincial registration practices vary — Ontario, Quebec, BC are common entry points. | 6.1% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | restricted | Kenya holds an 8-year-from-manufacture cap on used imports. Only post-2018 keis qualify under the standard rule in 2026. | 25% |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | legal | GCC-spec compliance check at entry; minor retrofits may apply. No age cap, but some performance variants are restricted. | 5% |
| 🌐 PH | prohibited | Republic Act 8506 prohibits the registration of right-hand-drive vehicles for road use. Imports for road registration are not permitted; off-road and rebuilt LHD conversions sit outside this guide. | — |
This reflects our 2026 research. Regulations change — verify with your local customs authority before purchasing.