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.
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.
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) | $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 |
Compliance & the fine print
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.
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