Exporting a Ford F-150 from the US to Australia
Full-size US trucks are a booming Australian niche — with compliance that is anything but simple.
By Sofia Berg, Customs & compliance writer · 7 min read
Beyond 5% duty and 10% GST, Australia may levy Luxury Car Tax above the threshold.
Compliance runs through the SEVS/RAWS scheme and is the dominant cost and timeline risk.
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) | $55,000 |
| Seller-side export documentation | $150 |
| Ocean freight | $3,200 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $825 |
| Australian duty is 5% (subject to thresholds/FTA) | $2,951 |
| 10% GST applies on the customs value plus duty and freight | $6,198 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| Type-approval / inspection | $2,500 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $73,154 |
Compliance & the fine print
Most US trucks enter via a Registered Automotive Workshop for compliance; right-hand-drive conversion is often required and expensive.
Frequently asked questions
Duty and GST?+
~5% duty and 10% GST, plus possible Luxury Car Tax.
Hardest part?+
SEVS/RAWS compliance and any RHD conversion.
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