After US Customs: How to Register and Title Your Imported Car by State
By Alex Naumov on April 29, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Customs clearance is not the finish line. It is the point where federal jurisdiction ends and state jurisdiction begins, and the state process is where most first-time importers run into delays they did not plan for. This guide covers every step from port release to a fully registered …
Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear Import Guide: Japan's Adventure Van
By Alex Naumov on April 10, 2026 at 12:39 PM
The Delica Space Gear fills a gap in the American vehicle market that no new vehicle currently addresses: a full-height passenger van with genuine four-wheel drive, a front-mounted engine, and enough interior space to sleep two adults without a tent. If you are already in love with th …
Importing Japanese 4x4s and Off-Road Vehicles: Complete Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 10, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Japan's domestic 4x4 market produced vehicles that the US never officially received, not because they were inferior, but because American buyer preferences and Japanese domestic engineering priorities diverged sharply during the years these trucks were built. The result is a category …
Can I Ship Two POVs On A PCS? Dual‑Car Military Family Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 7, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Many military families rely on two vehicles. One might be a family SUV, the other a compact commuter. When PCS orders arrive, the obvious question follows. Will the military ship both POVs, or do you have to choose.
What Counts As A POV In The Military For PCS Car Shipping
By Alex Naumov on April 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM
When PCS orders arrive, the acronyms come fast. POV sits near the top of that list, and understanding it early can save you time, stress and money.
Military POV & OCONUS Car Shipping: PCS Guide 2026
By Alex Naumov on April 7, 2026 at 9:10 AM
PCS orders always bring a lot of moving parts. You have to think about dates, housing, family routines and paperwork, often all at once. Right behind those decisions comes a more practical concern. What happens to your cars.
Japan to USA Car Shipping: Ports, Timelines, Container vs RoRo
By Alex Naumov on April 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Shipping a car from Japan to the USA is no longer an obscure process reserved for specialists. The routes are well established, pricing is easier to benchmark, and there are enough recent JDM imports on US roads to prove it works.
Grey Market Car Import Restrictions: What Can't Enter the USA
By Alex Naumov on April 1, 2026 at 11:29 AM
The term "grey market" tends to carry an air of mystery, as though it describes a single thing rather than a broad category of situations. In practice, it simply refers to vehicles that were built for one market and imported into another where they were never officially certified or s …
Tema Port Vehicle Clearance 2026: What's Changed & How to Clear Faster
By Alex Naumov on March 24, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Clearing a vehicle at Tema Port is not complicated in principle. The rules are well-established, the process has a clear structure, and thousands of vehicles make the journey from US ports to Ghana every year without issue. What catches importers off guard is usually not the complexit …
What Ghana Customs Rejects: Vehicles, Parts & Import Rules
By Alex Naumov on March 23, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Getting a car into Ghana is not complicated in principle. The process has a clear structure, the requirements are well-established, and thousands of vehicles make the journey from US ports to Tema every year without incident. What catches people off guard is usually not the complexity …