Show & Display
Import historically significant vehicles into the United States. The owner must apply to NHTSA and demonstrate historical or technological significance and public interest.
NHTSA Application Required
Owner must apply for permission to import a nonconforming vehicle for show or display.
Historical or Technological Significance
The vehicle must demonstrate meaningful significance.
Public Interest Standard
Display within the United States must be in the public interest.
FMVSS Exemption Path
Designed for vehicles difficult or impossible to bring into full FMVSS compliance.
Build the Case Before the Vehicle Moves.
Show or Display work is less about browsing examples and more about proving significance, public interest, use limits, and a clean import path.
Significance Narrative
Shape the historical or technological case with production context, public-interest rationale, and supporting evidence.
Learn MoreNHTSA Application Package
Organize owner details, vehicle records, photographs, eligibility arguments, and required declarations into a coherent submission.
Learn MoreUse Limitation Planning
Prepare for insurance, recordkeeping, and the 2,500-mile annual on-road limitation that follows approval.
Learn MoreImport Release Coordination
Connect approval strategy with Customs, shipping, EPA considerations, and final documentation for U.S. ownership.
Learn More2,500 Mile Annual On-Road Limitation
With approval, the owner must obey the 2,500 mile per year on-road use limitation.
How the Show & Display Process Works
Import Review
Evaluate eligibility, pathway, and documents.
Shipping & Customs
Coordinate freight, broker, ISF, and entry.
Vehicle Arrival
Arrival follows clearance and required payments.
DOT & EPA Modifications
Required compliance work is scheduled.
Federal Reporting
Testing, declarations, and reports are submitted.
Clearance Package
Final package supports state title and registration.
Documents Needed
- Title / registration
- Bill of sale / proforma invoice
- Nonconforming document
- Power of attorney
- Bill of lading / seaway bill
- Driver's license / passport
- Insurance for sea and U.S.
- ISF confirmation number
- Signed application
- Insurance policy limited to 2,500 miles per year
- Show or Display waiver
- Book for records keeping
Need Help Importing a Show & Display Vehicle?
Our team can assist with the application, documentation, import process, and compliance pathway for historically significant vehicles.