Importing an Alfa Romeo SZ to the USA: What It Really Costs
A boldly angular limited-run coupe nicknamed Il Mostro for its uncompromising looks.
By Marcus Lane, Vehicle import & export specialist · 6 min read
The SZ is a low-volume Alfa Romeo coupe with striking, controversial styling and a sonorous V6.
It was a European-market car, so US examples arrive in original Euro spec.
The full cost breakdown
Plug in your own purchase figure — everything below the vehicle scales only modestly with value. All amounts are researched 2026 estimates in USD.
| Vehicle (purchase price) | $60,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $900 |
| The standard US passenger-car import duty is 2.5% of declared value | $1,500 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $68,930 |
Compliance & the fine print
An SZ aged 25 years or more imports under the 25-year exemption from US conformity rules. Verify the VIN and documentation, as the limited build makes provenance important.
Frequently asked questions
Why import the Alfa SZ from Italy?+
It was a European-only limited model, so the home market is the natural source.
Does the US charge VAT on the SZ?+
No, only the flat 2.5% passenger-car duty applies, plus shipping.
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