Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Honda Africa Twin to the USA: Real Costs

Born from rally racing, the Africa Twin is the go-anywhere adventure bike that turns continents into weekend plans.

By Priya Nair, Motorcycle import researcher · 6 min read

The Africa Twin is a large-displacement adventure-touring twin built for long-distance travel.

Because it is over 800cc, it enters the US duty-free.

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.

Estimated landed cost — Honda Africa Twin, Japan → USA, 2026
Vehicle (purchase price)	$11,000
Export agent & de-registration	$500
Professional crating	$400
Ocean freight (crated, LCL)	$1,400
Marine insurance (~1.5%)	$165
Motorcycles over 800cc enter the US duty-free	$0
Customs broker & port handling	$410
EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork	$150
Inland transport & registration	$750
Estimated all-in landed cost	$14,775

You must file EPA Form 3520-1 and DOT Form HS-7 at entry, and a US-certified equivalent or the 21/25-year age exemption can ease clearance.

Is the Africa Twin duty-free?+

Yes, its over-800cc engine qualifies it for duty-free US entry.

Does the US add VAT on import?+

No, there is no VAT on motorcycles imported into the United States.