How much does it cost to import a JDM car to the USA?
Import costs include: vehicle purchase ($20,000-$150,000+ depending on model), Japanese auction/export fees ($1,500-3,000), ocean shipping ($1,500-2,500), US customs duty (2.5% of purchase), US port handling fees ($500-1,000), and state registration ($200-1,000). Total import cost typically runs $3,000-6,000 above the vehicle purchase price.