Exporting a Ford Mustang from the US to Australia
Australia gets factory RHD Mustangs — so a US import only makes sense for special or older cars.
By Sofia Berg, Customs & compliance writer · 6 min read
The AUSFTA can zero the duty on qualifying US-origin cars, leaving GST as the main tax.
Since Ford sells RHD Mustangs locally, importing suits collector or Shelby variants.
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) | $45,000 |
| Seller-side export documentation | $150 |
| Ocean freight | $3,200 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $675 |
| ~5% duty (or 0 under AUSFTA where eligible) | $2,444 |
| 10% GST on customs value plus duty and freight | $5,132 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| Type-approval / inspection | $2,500 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $61,431 |
Compliance & the fine print
SEVS eligibility and RAWS compliance apply; a factory RHD local car is usually cheaper unless the model is special.
Frequently asked questions
Is duty really 5%?+
It can be 0 under AUSFTA for qualifying US-origin cars; GST still applies.
Worth importing?+
Mainly for special variants not sold locally.
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