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JDM import landed-cost calculator

Every number is an editable assumption, not a quote. Defaults are rough 2026 figures from public guides. Runs in your browser; nothing is sent. Full write-up: How much does it cost to import a JDM car?

Car

Auction hammer price (JPY)

Auction sheet. Example ~¥4.0M (jpsheet.com Skyline median).

FX rate (JPY per 1 USD)

ASSUMPTION. Update to the current rate.

Japan side

Auction + agent/exporter fees (USD)

Guides cite $500–$1,500 (33gears.com).

Inland transport to port (USD)

$200–$500 (33gears.com).

Export certificate / deregistration / docs (USD)

ASSUMPTION. Often bundled.

Shipping

Ocean freight (USD)

RoRo $1,000–$2,000 (33gears.com). Container East Coast ~$3,050 (wcshipping.com).

Marine insurance (% of car value)

ASSUMPTION.

US customs

Base duty on passenger cars (%)

HTS 8703 general rate 2.5% (cited by 33gears.com). Verify with broker.

Additional tariff (%)

SOURCES CONFLICT: wcshipping.com (Sept 2026) cites 10% Section 301 (12.5% total). 33gears.com cites 2.5% only.

Apply 25% Section 232 tariff

For cars NOT built ≥25 calendar years before year of entry (CBP HTSUS 9903.94). Tick for younger cars.

Merchandise Processing Fee (%)

CBP MPF (APPROX min/max).

MPF minimum (USD)

APPROX.

MPF maximum (USD)

APPROX.

Harbor Maintenance Fee (%)

CBP HMF on ocean imports.

Customs broker incl. ISF (USD)

$400–$800 (33gears.com).

US port / terminal fees (USD)

ASSUMPTION.

Delivery from port (USD)

wcshipping.com example.

Your state

Title + registration (USD)

ASSUMPTION. Check DMV.

Sales / use tax (% of car value)

ASSUMPTION. Varies by state.

Estimated landed total

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Overhead on top of car: –

Duty on car value only (simplification). Confirm declared-value basis with your broker.