Autozam AZ-1 USA Import: 2026 Cost Guide for the Gullwing Kei
A mid-engine kei car with gullwing doors that looks like a miniature supercar.
The Autozam AZ-1 is a mid-engine kei car famous for its gullwing doors and turbocharged three-cylinder engine.
Its rarity and exotic styling make it one of the most coveted kei cars among collectors.
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) | $16,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $240 |
| The standard US passenger-car import duty is 2.5% of declared value | $400 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $23,170 |
Compliance & the fine print
AZ-1 cars older than 25 years are DOT-exempt under the 25-year rule, with EPA exemption at 21 years. As a kei vehicle, confirm your state's registration rules before importing.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Autozam AZ-1 so distinctive?+
Its gullwing doors and mid-engine layout give it supercar-like styling in a kei-sized package.
Is the AZ-1 rare?+
Yes, it was produced in limited numbers, making clean original examples relatively scarce and desirable.
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