Kei Trucks in Mississippi
Not confirmed: no kei rule, how import titles work, and what to ask your county
Mississippi has no law or Department of Revenue rule that mentions kei or mini trucks. Imported vehicles are titled through your county tax collector, so that office decides first.
Kei lawNone
Titles viaCounty tax collector
PapersTranslated2026 billNone found
Photo: Calreyn88, CC0, Wikimedia Commons ↗
What Mississippi rules say about kei trucks
We searched the state code and Department of Revenue titling rules. Nothing names kei trucks.
- No kei or mini-truck rule in the Department of Revenue titling rules.
- Imported vehicles are titled through the county tax collector.
- Foreign papers must be translated.
- We found no 2025 or 2026 bill on kei or mini trucks.
Sources: Mississippi Code Title 63, Mississippi Administrative Code Title 35 Part VII, Mississippi DOR motor vehicle titles ↗. Checked Nov. 9, 2026.
What to do before you buy in Mississippi
For kei trucks in Mississippi, your county tax collector is the first stop.
- 1Call your county tax collectorAsk whether they will title a 25-year-old kei truck, and as what type of vehicle.
- 2Get translations readyJapanese export papers need an English translation.
- 3Collect the import papersCustoms entry (CBP 7501), DOT form HS-7, EPA form 3520-1, the Japanese export certificate with an English translation, and your bill of sale.
- 4Ask about road limitsIf they title it as a low-speed vehicle, ask which roads that allows.
What to ask your county tax collector
- Will you title and register a 25-year-old kei truck with its HS-7, customs papers and translated export certificate?
- If so, as what kind of vehicle, and are there road limits?
Sources: Mississippi DOR and county tax collectors. Not legal advice.
Where you can drive one
Once titled, it depends on how your county classes it.
A regular registration would have no special limits that we found. A low-speed classification would limit you to slower roads.
- Private landAlways fine, plates or not.Yes
- Public roadsDepends on how your county classes it once titled.Ask first
Buying a kei truck in Mississippi
No Mississippi dealers we could confirm. Neighbors in Louisiana and Arkansas sell them.
A dealer near Lafayette, Louisiana asks $7,500–$8,000 for 1990s trucks. Cabot, Arkansas has more.
Prices nearby
1996 Honda ActyAsking · Branch, Louisiana$7,500- 1999 Honda ActyAsking · Cabot, Arkansas$8,900
1993 Subaru Sambar KS4 4WDAsking · 28,870 miles · Miami dealer$8,000
Seen Nov. 8, 2026. Not offers or guarantees. We're not paid by any dealer.
Kei truck rules next door to Mississippi
Moving or buying across the line? The rules change at the border.
- LouisianaOff-road decal from OMV. Highways posted 55 mph or less only.
Some roads only - AlabamaMini-truck plate only. No interstates. The legal definition includes a 25 mph governor.
Some roads only - ArkansasFarm-use plate with an affidavit. No interstates or roads posted over 55 mph.
Some roads only - TennesseeClerks are told to register mini trucks, but import papers can block you. Ask first.
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Mississippi questions
Are kei trucks legal in Mississippi?
It isn't confirmed. No state law or DOR rule names them. Ask your county tax collector.
Who titles imported vehicles in Mississippi?
Your county tax collector, using your import papers with English translations.
Are kei trucks low-speed vehicles in Mississippi?
Some guides say so, but we found no official source. Ask how your county will class yours.
Is there a Mississippi kei truck bill?
We found none in 2025 or 2026.
Can I use a kei truck on my land in Mississippi?
Yes, on private land, off public roads.
Where can I buy a kei truck near Mississippi?
Dealers in Branch, Louisiana and Cabot, Arkansas.
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