Importing a Ferrari F355 to the USA: What It Really Costs
A screaming five-valve V8 Ferrari widely praised as one of the best-driving cars of its era.
By Marcus Lane, Vehicle import & export specialist · 7 min read
The F355 introduced a high-revving five-valve-per-cylinder V8 in a beautifully balanced chassis.
Italian-market cars can differ in trim and emissions setup from US deliveries.
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) | $95,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $1,425 |
| The standard US passenger-car import duty is 2.5% of declared value | $2,375 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $105,330 |
Compliance & the fine print
An F355 that is 25 or more years old imports under the 25-year exemption from US conformity standards. Confirm matching numbers and a documented major-service history before buying.
Frequently asked questions
Why import an F355 from Italy?+
Sourcing from the home market can offer original-spec cars with rich documentation.
What US taxes apply at import?+
Only the 2.5% import duty on declared value, since the US has no VAT.
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