Importing a Lancia Stratos to the USA: What It Really Costs
A wedge-shaped, Ferrari-powered rally weapon that rewrote the rulebook for stage dominance.
By Sofia Berg, Customs & compliance writer · 7 min read
The Stratos was a purpose-built, mid-engine rally car with dramatic wedge styling.
It was a European model, and well-known replicas exist alongside genuine factory cars.
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) | $400,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $6,000 |
| The standard US passenger-car import duty is 2.5% of declared value | $10,000 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $422,530 |
Compliance & the fine print
A genuine Stratos that is 25 or more years old imports under the 25-year exemption. Because replicas are common, verify the chassis number, provenance, and matching numbers rigorously.
Frequently asked questions
Do Stratos replicas exist?+
Yes, replicas are well known, so authenticating a genuine car is critical before importing.
Is VAT charged on entry?+
No, the US has no VAT; the cost is the 2.5% duty plus freight.
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