https://righthanddms.com/blog Practical guides for JDM import shops and dealers. en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://righthanddms.com/blog/jdm-import-cost-calculator https://righthanddms.com/blog/jdm-import-cost-calculator A JDM import cost calculator: what a car from a Japanese auction costs landed, from agent and auction fees to RoRo freight, duty, MPF, HMF, broker and title. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://righthanddms.com/blog/how-to-read-a-japanese-auction-sheet https://righthanddms.com/blog/how-to-read-a-japanese-auction-sheet How to read a Japanese auction sheet: where the grades, mileage, era year, options, damage map and inspector notes sit, and what each mark means. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://righthanddms.com/blog/japanese-auction-grades-explained https://righthanddms.com/blog/japanese-auction-grades-explained What each Japanese auction grade means, from S and 6 down to 3, RA and R, how the interior and exterior letters work, and which grades to bid on for resale. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://righthanddms.com/blog/25-year-rule-jdm-cars-eligible-2026 https://righthanddms.com/blog/25-year-rule-jdm-cars-eligible-2026 How the 25-year import rule works for JDM cars, why the month of manufacture matters, the paperwork that claims it, and the 2001 models that clear in 2026. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://righthanddms.com/blog/choosing-a-japanese-export-agent https://righthanddms.com/blog/choosing-a-japanese-export-agent What to compare before you sign with a Japanese export agent: fees, deposits, auction access, sheet speed, photos, damage claims, payment and shipping. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://righthanddms.com/blog/importing-a-kei-truck https://righthanddms.com/blog/importing-a-kei-truck Before you import a kei truck from Japan: the 25-year rule, state road rules, how customs may classify it, 4WD and dump-bed options, and rust on the sheet. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT