Exporting a motorcycle from the US to Australia
Bikes dodge the RHD problem that plagues car exports to Australia — but compliance still applies.
By Priya Nair, Motorcycle import researcher · 6 min read
Around 5% duty and 10% GST apply; motorcycles avoid the costly RHD remanufacture cars face.
Check the model's import-approval pathway before shipping.
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) | $15,000 |
| Seller-side export documentation | $150 |
| Professional crating | $400 |
| Ocean freight (crated, LCL) | $1,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $225 |
| Australian duty around 5% on motorcycles | $846 |
| 10% GST on customs value plus duty and freight | $1,777 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $410 |
| Inland transport & registration | $750 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $21,258 |
Compliance & the fine print
Motorcycles use Australia's vehicle import approval scheme; being two-wheeled simplifies compliance versus cars.
Frequently asked questions
Duty and GST?+
~5% and 10%.
Easier than a car?+
Yes — no RHD conversion needed.
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