Exporting an Indian Motorcycle to Australia: Real Costs
With its heritage styling and thumping V-twin, an Indian Motorcycle brings classic American cruiser soul to Australia's open highways.
Indian Motorcycle cruisers are large American V-twins prized for their heritage and presence.
Australia applies a duty of about 5% plus GST on imported motorcycles.
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) | $22,000 |
| Seller-side export documentation | $150 |
| Professional crating | $400 |
| Ocean freight (crated, LCL) | $1,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $330 |
| Australian duty of about 5% applies | $1,202 |
| 10% GST applies on the customs value plus duty and freight | $2,523 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $410 |
| Inland transport & registration | $750 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $29,465 |
Compliance & the fine print
Exporting to Australia requires meeting local import approval and registration rules rather than US EPA and DOT entry forms, so verify the bike qualifies under Australian standards before shipping.
Frequently asked questions
What duty applies importing into Australia?+
Australian duty of about 5% applies on motorcycles.
Is GST charged on Australian imports?+
Yes, 10% GST applies on the customs value plus duty and freight.
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