Import · Germany → USA

Importing a BMW S1000RR to the USA: Real Costs

German engineering meets superbike ferocity in the S1000RR, a 1000cc weapon that rewrote the liter-class rulebook.

By Priya Nair, Motorcycle import researcher · 6 min read

The S1000RR is a 1000cc inline-four superbike known for its electronics and pace.

Being over 800cc, it qualifies for duty-free US entry.

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.

Estimated landed cost — BMW S1000RR, Germany → USA, 2026
Vehicle (purchase price)	$14,000
Export agent & de-registration	$500
Professional crating	$400
Ocean freight (crated, LCL)	$1,500
Marine insurance (~1.5%)	$210
Motorcycles over 800cc enter the US duty-free	$0
Customs broker & port handling	$410
EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork	$150
Inland transport & registration	$750
Estimated all-in landed cost	$17,920

At entry you submit EPA Form 3520-1 and DOT Form HS-7, and a US-certified equivalent or the 21/25-year age exemption can ease compliance.

Is the S1000RR duty-free into the US?+

Yes, its over-800cc engine means it enters duty-free.

Does Germany-to-US import carry VAT?+

No, the United States does not charge VAT on imported motorcycles.