Exporting a Chevrolet Camaro SS from the US to Australia: 2026 Cost
The Camaro SS is a muscle-car icon Down Under, where factory right-hand-drive examples have always been rare.
A Chevrolet Camaro SS costs about $57,914 all-in to export on the USA → Australia route in 2026 — a $42,000 purchase plus roughly $15,914 in shipping, 5% duty + 10% VAT/GST, compliance and registration.
- Route
- USA → Australia
- Est. all-in cost
- ~$57,914
- Duty & tax
- 5% duty + 10% VAT/GST
- On a purchase of
- $42,000
Importing a Camaro SS to Australia means roughly 5% duty plus 10% GST on the customs value, duty and freight.
US cars appeal for their wider availability and lower base prices than locally converted models.
How much does it cost to export a Chevrolet Camaro SS?
Every line below is a researched 2026 estimate in USD. We start from the $42,000 purchase price, add marine insurance at about 1.5% and ocean freight, then 5% duty and 10% VAT/GST on the duty-inclusive (CIF) value, and the broker, compliance and registration fees. Change the purchase price and everything else scales only modestly.
| Vehicle (purchase price) | $42,000 |
| Seller-side export documentation | $150 |
| Ocean freight | $3,200 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $630 |
| Australian duty of about 5% applies (an FTA may reduce it) | $2,292 |
| 10% GST applies on the customs value plus duty and freight | $4,812 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| Type-approval / inspection | $2,500 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $57,914 |
On this Chevrolet Camaro SS, destination taxes are the real story: roughly $2,292 in import duty plus $4,812 in import VAT/GST — about $7,104 together, frequently more than the $3,200 of ocean freight and every handling fee combined. All in, budget around $15,914 on top of the $42,000 purchase price (about 38%) before the car is registered in Australia.
How to export a Chevrolet Camaro SS, step by step
- Agree the purchase and secure the title/export paperwork in USA.
- Book ocean freight — roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) is cheapest, a sole-use container is safest for a high-value car.
- Confirm the exact model is eligible under the SEVS register before you commit.
- Clear customs (roughly 5% duty plus 10% GST on the customs value, and Luxury Car Tax above the threshold).
- Complete RAWS compliance through a Registered Automotive Workshop; left-hand-drive cars usually need remanufacturing to RHD.
- Register in your state or territory once compliance is signed off.
Exporting a Chevrolet Camaro SS: rules & compliance
Eligibility runs through the SEVS register or RAWS pathway, and a right-hand-drive conversion may be required for road registration. Compliance plating must be completed before state registration.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Camaro need a right-hand-drive conversion in Australia?+
In most cases yes, as RHD conversion is commonly required for road registration.
What scheme covers importing a Camaro to Australia?+
Eligibility is assessed under the SEVS register or the RAWS pathway.
What is the total estimated cost to export a Chevrolet Camaro SS?+
About $57,914 all-in for a $42,000 example — the purchase price plus roughly $15,914 in freight, insurance, duty, VAT/GST, compliance and registration. Your figure shifts with the exact price, route and exchange rate.
Read next
Exporting a Ford Mustang from the US to Europe: what it costs
Exporting a Chevrolet Camaro from the US to Germany
