Kei trucks · Houston, Texas
Kei trucks are Japan's small, tough mini trucks, built for farms, job sites and narrow roads. Walltap Garage imports them from Japan for Houston and Texas buyers, and since 2025 Texas law lets them be titled and driven on public roads.
"Kei" vehicles are a Japanese size and engine class for small cars and trucks. Kei trucks pair a compact body and a small engine with a flat bed. That makes them handy on ranches, farms, large properties and job sites, and easy to park and maneuver.
Common kei trucks include the Suzuki Carry, Daihatsu Hijet, Honda Acty, Subaru Sambar and Mitsubishi Minicab. Tell us the model, drivetrain, transmission and bed type you want, and we'll search for it.
Yes, with conditions. Texas Senate Bill 1816, signed on June 20, 2025 and effective immediately, created a "miniature vehicle" category in the Transportation Code. A miniature vehicle that complies with applicable federal law can be titled and registered in Texas, and can be driven on a public highway if it's registered and titled and is capable of operating in compliance with traffic laws (SB 1816, Texas Legislature).
"Complies with applicable federal law" is the key part. For a kei truck from Japan, that normally means it was imported legally under the 25-year rule: at least 25 years old from its build month, with the customs and EPA paperwork to prove it. Titling then follows the usual Texas steps for imported vehicles: safety inspection, VIN inspection and a county tax office application.
Costs work the same way as any import: the truck plus Japan fees, shipping, US import charges, Texas tax and title, and delivery. See the JDM import cost guide.
Since SB 1816 took effect on June 20, 2025, a miniature vehicle that complies with federal law can be titled, registered and driven on Texas public highways if it's registered, titled and capable of complying with traffic laws. Confirm current requirements with your county tax office.
Like any car not built for the US market, it generally needs to be at least 25 years old from its build month to be imported under the federal 25-year rule.
Common ones include the Suzuki Carry, Daihatsu Hijet, Honda Acty, Subaru Sambar and Mitsubishi Minicab. Tell us the model, drivetrain and bed type you want.
Many kei trucks were sold with four-wheel drive in Japan. Put 4WD in your brief and we'll check each candidate's specification and auction sheet.
Yes. We're in Houston and can arrange delivery across Texas and the US. Give us the ZIP code and address type.
Rust on the frame, bed and cab corners, the auction sheet grade and inspector notes, mileage status, and whether it has been modified. We review all of that before you approve a bid.
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Tell us the model, drivetrain, bed type and budget. We'll come back with what's available and what it would take to get it to you.
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