This page on duties, taxes, and bond fees for cars imported to USA should be used as a guideline only and not be considered final calculations as they may change periodically by US Customs Authorities.
White House Statement March 26, 2025 – USA Automobile Import Taxation Proclamation
Estimated Duty at Date of Entry Based on Manufacturing Date:
Passenger Automobiles
- Duty 27.5% – Less than 25 Years
- Duty 2.5 % – 25 Years or Greater + Country Duty Tariff
- Duty Free for motor vehicles returning within 3 years of exportation
- Duty Free for US Returning Personal Motor Vehicles if imported for the same owner who exported it
Motorcycles
- Not exceeding 700 cc, Duty 0.0% + Country Duty Tariff
- Exceeding 700 cc, Duty 2.4% + Country Duty Tariff
- Electric Motor Duty, 0.0% + Country Duty Tariff
Commercial Automobiles
- Duty 50% for Cargo Trucks/Pickup Trucks/Cargo Vans (Less than 25 Years)
- Duty 25% for Cargo Trucks/Pickup Trucks/Cargo Vans (25 Years or Greater)
All other Motor Vehicle types, please contact your Schumacher representative.
Harbor Maintenance Fee:
- 0.125% of declared value
Merchandise Processing Fee:
- 0.3464% of declared value (Min $32.71 – Max $634.62)
- Waived for motor vehicles returning within 3 years of exportation
- Waived for US manufactured Motor Vehicles
- Waived for US Returning Personal Motor Vehicles if imported for the same owner exported it.
Customs Bond:
- 0.5% of (3 x declared value) – min $95.00
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