Importing an Audi RS2 Avant to the USA: What It Really Costs
The Porsche-fettled super-wagon that proved a family estate could humble sports cars.
The RS2 Avant joined turbocharged quattro power with Porsche-developed brakes and details.
It was never sold in the US, so every example here is a European import, typically left 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 | $2,600 |
| 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 | $68,830 |
Compliance & the fine print
Because the RS2 was never federalized, US ownership depends on the 25-year exemption once a car reaches that age. Confirm production records and matching numbers given the model's collector value.
Frequently asked questions
Was the RS2 ever sold new in America?+
No, it was a European-market model, making the 25-year rule the main legal route to ownership.
Is there VAT to pay when importing?+
No, the US has no VAT; the cost is the 2.5% duty plus freight.
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