Importing a Jaguar XJ220 to the USA: What It Really Costs
A twin-turbo British hypercar that once stood among the fastest production cars on earth.
By Marcus Lane, Vehicle import & export specialist · 7 min read
The XJ220 was a low-volume, twin-turbocharged Jaguar built to flagship performance standards.
It was a European-market car, so US examples typically arrive in original Euro spec.
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) | $450,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,600 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $6,750 |
| The standard US passenger-car import duty is 2.5% of declared value | $11,250 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $474,430 |
Compliance & the fine print
An XJ220 aged 25 years or more imports under the 25-year exemption from US conformity rules. Given the high value and limited build, verify the VIN, provenance, and matching numbers thoroughly.
Frequently asked questions
Is the XJ220 import-eligible?+
Yes, once 25 or more years old it qualifies under the exemption.
Is there VAT to pay on entry?+
No, the United States has no VAT; the cost is the 2.5% duty plus freight.
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