Importing a Honda CBR1000RR to the USA: cost breakdown
A litre-class Fireblade lands cheaply once you know the duty is zero.
By Priya Nair, Motorcycle import researcher · 6 min read
The 1000cc engine means 0% duty; freight and crating dominate.
Japan-spec bikes can differ from US models — confirm EPA/DOT conformity first.
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) | $14,000 |
| Export agent & de-registration | $500 |
| Professional crating | $400 |
| Ocean freight (crated, LCL) | $1,400 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $210 |
| Over-800cc bikes 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 | $17,820 |
Compliance & the fine print
EPA 3520-1 and DOT HS-7 required; a US-certified equivalent is the smoothest path.
Frequently asked questions
Duty?+
0% over 800cc.
Conformity?+
Easiest if a US-certified equivalent exists.
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