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Import cost

What it costs to bring a car, light truck or motorcycle into the United States: duty and tariffs by the country it was built in, federal fees, freight and broker charges, and whether it can be registered. Rules checked Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Age is counted in calendar years: the year of entry minus the year the vehicle was built. If you know only the model year, use it, but the build year is what Customs and NHTSA go by.

Duty follows where the car was made, not where you buy it.

The trip

Shipping method

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How it works

Enter the car and the trip, and the estimate lists each charge with its rate, how sure we are of it and where it comes from. Government charges are exact. Freight and broker charges are ranges from published prices.

Duty and fees are charged on the customs value: in most cases the price paid for the car, without the ocean freight and insurance. Enter the price in U.S. dollars.

Duty at a glance

Customs duty and tariffs together, as a share of the price, for entries in 2026. The United Kingdom car rate holds while its yearly quota of 100,000 cars lasts.

Built inCar under 25 yearsCar 25 years or olderLight truck under 25 yearsLight truck 25 years or olderMotorcycle over 700 cc
European Union15%10%25%25%10%
United Kingdom10%12.5%50%35%12.4%
Japan15%12.5%25%25%12.5%
South Korea15%12.5%25%25%12.5%
Switzerland27.5%12.5%50%25%12.5%
Canada or Mexico, no USMCA claim27.5%12.5%50%35%12.4%
Australia and most other countries27.5%15%50%37.5%14.9%

Sources

  1. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, headings 9903.94.01 to 9903.94.61 (Section 232 automobiles). U.S. International Trade Commission. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  2. CSMS 64624801, Guidance: import duties on certain automobiles (April 2, 2025). U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  3. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, headings 9903.05.20 to 9903.05.98 (Section 301 duties from July 24, 2026). U.S. International Trade Commission. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  4. US administration rebuilds global tariff program under Section 301 (July 2026). Morgan Lewis. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
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  6. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, heading 8703 (passenger motor vehicles). U.S. International Trade Commission. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  7. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, heading 8704 (motor vehicles for the transport of goods). U.S. International Trade Commission. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  8. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, heading 8711 (motorcycles). U.S. International Trade Commission. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  9. Customs user fees to be adjusted for inflation in fiscal year 2027 (Federal Register document 2026-15530). U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  10. 19 CFR 24.24, Harbor maintenance fee. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  11. Form 6197, Gas guzzler tax (Rev. October 2023). Internal Revenue Service. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  12. 26 U.S.C. 4064, Gas guzzler tax. Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  13. 49 CFR 591.5, Declarations required for importation. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  14. 49 CFR 591.7, Restrictions on importations (Show or Display mileage limit). Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  15. Importing a vehicle. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  16. EPA Form 3520-1, Importation of motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines (August 2024). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  17. Car shipping costs from the UK to the USA, 2026 prices (last verified October 2026). ShipCars. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  18. German vehicle import to the USA: complete cost breakdown. West Coast Shipping. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  19. How much does it cost to import a car from Europe to the U.S. in 2026?. West Coast Shipping. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  20. How much does it cost to import a car from Japan to the US in 2026? (rates as of Nov. 8, 2026). West Coast Shipping. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  21. Shipping a car overseas (2026): RoRo vs container costs (Oct. 23, 2026). Jordan River Moving. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  22. Container shipping from Australia to the USA. Sirelo. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.
  23. Customs broker fees 2026: complete cost breakdown (updated Oct. 27, 2026). Suaid Global. Checked Nov. 10, 2026.

This is an estimate, not a customs ruling or legal advice. Tariffs have changed often since 2025. Confirm the rate with a licensed customs broker before you buy.