Japanese import tax / duty on new cars:

Smallywood · 12-29-2011, 01:35 PM

Heard on the news that the government applied a new import duty or tax onto Japanese cars imported into the US for sale. The change was made to try to strengthen the US sales of American made products. The news said this would apply to all Japanese models. The example I heard on the GT-R for example the base model for 2012 was $89,950. With the new tax or duty the 2013 base model will cost $105-110k. Anyone else heard about this? Would really raise used car values on Japanese products too...

vividracing · 12-29-2011, 04:25 PM

I hadn't heard anything about this. Anyone got any info?

MC · 12-29-2011, 04:42 PM

the 2013 GTR is going to be like 95K for the premium and 105K for the black edition..but thats just due mostly to model year changes
i havent heard anything about a specific import tax on japanese cars...

got a link or anything?

azn370z · 12-29-2011, 04:58 PM

I don't think it's true. But if you think about it, most Japanese cars are made in north America such as altima, accord, camry. It would do no good to tax the gtr because so few are sold.

Smallywood · 12-30-2011, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

I don't think it's true. But if you think about it, most Japanese cars are made in north America such as altima, accord, camry. It would do no good to tax the gtr because so few are sold.

The news story stated all Japanese made cars, not GT-R specific. 15 HP doesn't = $10000...

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 11:56 AM

Do you have a link for your source?

I haven't heard anything about this and even spent a bit of time searching for recent stories just now. I know part of the GT-R pricing strategy has always been to bump up the price (and performance) on a year-to-year basis pretty much. Outside of currency fluctuation and bean-counter numbers I don't think any of the increase is related to some new import tariff.

Smallywood · 12-30-2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC

the 2013 GTR is going to be like 95K for the premium and 105K for the black edition..but thats just due mostly to model year changes
i havent heard anything about a specific import tax on japanese cars...

got a link or anything?

Sorry, no link. It was reported on the world news on tv that Obama was imposing the tax to drive us sales due to making them dramatically more affordable than the us models.

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 12:02 PM

Now I do know that the Chinese are planning on adding duties onto US made cars imported to China...

Here's the only recent tax news relating to the Japanese makers I can find: Japan Auto Makers Hail Tax Reform - WSJ.com

They (the Japanese government) are cutting two auto-specific taxes to help with domestic (JDM) demand.

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smallywood

Sorry, no link. It was reported on the world news on tv that Obama was imposing the tax to drive us sales due to making them dramatically more affordable than the us models.

I'm looking all over the place and can't find a thing about a new tax on imported cars. I usually stay on top of this stuff because of my work and this thread is the first I've heard of it.

If you can find something referencing it that'd be great.

Smallywood · 12-30-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm looking all over the place and can't find a thing about a new tax on imported cars. I usually stay on top of this stuff because of my work and this thread is the first I've heard of it.

If you can find something referencing it that'd be great.

Been off work (vacation) for 2 weeks. I'll see if my dealership owner is aware if anything. Thanks for replies. I actually return to work tomorrow.

tonybui · 01-05-2012, 10:10 AM

Any updates to this?

ChrisSlicks · 01-05-2012, 10:45 AM

Given that the US is looking enter into a free trade agreement with Korea (including cars) it would seem odd to then up the tariff on Japan. Talk about beating someone while they are down.

m4a1mustang · 01-05-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Given that the US is looking enter into a free trade agreement with Korea (including cars) it would seem odd to then up the tariff on Japan. Talk about beating someone while they are down.

I've been looking from time to time still and have not been able to find any news related to a tariff on Japanese imports, so I think it was just a misunderstanding somewhere.

Smallywood · 01-06-2012, 09:58 AM

I agree with many of the points above, that's why I found it odd. Unfortunately my dealership owner was off last week. I'll should see him this Saturday and will try to ask him about it.

12-29-2011, 01:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smallywood Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 501 Drives: 12 GT-R BlackEdition Rep Power: 16	Japanese import tax / duty on new cars: Heard on the news that the government applied a new import duty or tax onto Japanese cars imported into the US for sale. The change was made to try to strengthen the US sales of American made products. The news said this would apply to all Japanese models. The example I heard on the GT-R for example the base model for 2012 was $89,950. With the new tax or duty the 2013 base model will cost $105-110k. Anyone else heard about this? Would really raise used car values on Japanese products too... __________________

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MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 23	the 2013 GTR is going to be like 95K for the premium and 105K for the black edition..but thats just due mostly to model year changes i havent heard anything about a specific import tax on japanese cars... got a link or anything? __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	I don't think it's true. But if you think about it, most Japanese cars are made in north America such as altima, accord, camry. It would do no good to tax the gtr because so few are sold. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Do you have a link for your source? I haven't heard anything about this and even spent a bit of time searching for recent stories just now. I know part of the GT-R pricing strategy has always been to bump up the price (and performance) on a year-to-year basis pretty much. Outside of currency fluctuation and bean-counter numbers I don't think any of the increase is related to some new import tariff. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-30-2011, 12:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Now I do know that the Chinese are planning on adding duties onto US made cars imported to China... Here's the only recent tax news relating to the Japanese makers I can find: Japan Auto Makers Hail Tax Reform - WSJ.com They (the Japanese government) are cutting two auto-specific taxes to help with domestic (JDM) demand. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 426	Any updates to this?

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Given that the US is looking enter into a free trade agreement with Korea (including cars) it would seem odd to then up the tariff on Japan. Talk about beating someone while they are down. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

01-06-2012, 09:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
Smallywood Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 501 Drives: 12 GT-R BlackEdition Rep Power: 16	I agree with many of the points above, that's why I found it odd. Unfortunately my dealership owner was off last week. I'll should see him this Saturday and will try to ask him about it. __________________ Last edited by Smallywood; 01-06-2012 at 10:01 AM.

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