Exporting a Chevrolet Corvette from the US to Australia: 2026 Cost
The Chevrolet Corvette is a dream garage piece in Australia, where American sports cars carry serious cachet.
A Corvette imported to Australia attracts about 5% duty plus 10% GST on the customs value, duty and freight.
US cars appeal because supply is deep and prices often undercut locally sourced examples.
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) | $70,000 |
| Seller-side export documentation | $150 |
| Ocean freight | $3,200 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $1,050 |
| Australian duty of about 5% applies (an FTA may reduce it) | $3,713 |
| 10% GST applies on the customs value plus duty and freight | $7,796 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| Type-approval / inspection | $2,500 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $90,739 |
Compliance & the fine print
Import eligibility flows through the SEVS register or RAWS, and a right-hand-drive conversion may be required before registration. Compliance plating must be in place before any state registration.
Frequently asked questions
Will a Corvette need RHD conversion in Australia?+
A right-hand-drive conversion is commonly required unless an exemption applies.
How much duty does a Corvette pay entering Australia?+
Duty is roughly 5% of the customs value, though a free-trade agreement may reduce it.
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