Suzuki Carry DA63T — US Import Eligibility
Kei Truck · Produced May 2002 – August 2013
Not yet eligible
Earliest examples eligible from May 2027 — 11 months away.
Editor's note: 25-year rule. Earliest examples (May 2002 build) eligible from May 2027. Source now and time shipment to arrive after build-month anniversary.
Calculated automatically from the 25-year rule (month of manufacture + 25 years), recalculated on every site rebuild.
Specifications
| Make / Model | Suzuki Carry |
|---|---|
| Chassis code | DA63T |
| Body type | Kei Truck |
| Production years | May 2002 – August 2013 |
| Payload | 350kg |
| Engine | K6A 0.66L petrol, 44hp @ 5000rpm, timing chain (no belt service needed) |
| Drivetrains | 2WD, 4WD |
| Transmissions | 5MT, 4AT |
| Notable grades | KC — base work grade, various AC and power steering options, KU — comfort grade, factory AC and power steering standard, Nohan Agricultural — 4WD farm spec with factory rear diff-lock and super-low crawler gear |
Overview
The most common and best-supported kei truck generation, produced for over a decade. Widest selection at auction in all grades and specs. The 4WD Nōhan agricultural grade adds a factory rear diff-lock and super-low crawler gear for serious off-road use. K6A engine runs a timing chain — no timing belt interval to worry about.
Engine
Suzuki K6A
- Displacement
- 0.66 L (658 cc)
- Configuration
- Inline-3, DOHC, 12-valve
- Power / Torque
- 44 hp @ 5,000 rpm · approx. 46 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
- Timing
- Timing chain — no belt replacement interval
Drivetrain
Across its trims, the Suzuki Carry DA63T is offered with the drivetrain systems below. Availability is trim-dependent — tap any one for a plain-language explainer of how it works and when to use it.
The off-road spec: diff lock and crawler gear
The most capable examples pair a factory rear differential lock with a super-low crawler gear. These solve two different problems — traction versus torque. See diff lock vs low range for which one you actually need.
Note: TODO-VERIFY exact trim mapping — the rear diff lock and low range are Nohan-spec, and low range is manual-only.
Transmission
The Suzuki Carry DA63T is available with the transmission types below. Tap any one for a full guide including maintenance schedule and common issues.
Manual or automatic?
The manual gives you maximum power from the 660cc engine and is the only way to access diff-lock and low-range trims. The automatic trades some power for convenience. See manual vs automatic for which one you should choose.
Trim levels
The Suzuki Carry DA63T was sold in several named trim levels in Japan. Key features — AC, diff-lock, low range, and power steering — vary by trim. Optional (⚡) means the feature was available as a factory option but is not guaranteed on every example; always verify on the auction sheet.
KC
Work use, farm, anyone who wants the simplest and most affordable grade
KU
Buyers who will spend real time on pavement or want a more comfortable daily driver
Nōhan (農繁)
Serious off-road, farm, hunting, trail, or anyone who wants the factory locker and crawler gear
Importing to the USA
The card below pulls the Suzuki Carry DA63T's production dates and the USA's import rules into a single at-a-glance verdict — the same data that powers the eligibility banner above and the USA country guide.
SuzukiCarryDA63T → United States
- Eligibility
- Eligible from May 2027
Earliest examples eligible from May 2027 — 11 months away.
- Right-hand drive (RHD)
- AllowedNo federal ban on right-hand-drive vehicles. Most states allow RHD registration with no extra requirements. Confirm with your state DMV as a small number have local rules.
- Taxes
- Most kei trucks are classified as cargo trucks and attract the 25% "chicken tax" import duty on declared value; the 2.5% passenger-vehicle rate applies only if the vehicle is legitimately classified as such — a customs broker's determination, not a buyer's choice. There is no federal VAT or federal sales tax at the border. State sales/use tax and title & registration fees are charged at registration and vary by state. The 25-year rule exempts safety and emissions compliance but does NOT waive the import duty. Budget ocean freight, port-to-door transport, and the customs broker fee separately.
- Registration authority
- NHTSA and EPA handle federal import compliance. Individual state DMV handles title and registration.
Information for guidance only — verify with official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
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