Mazda Savanna RX-7 FB Import Guide: 2026 USA Cost Breakdown
The first-generation rotary sports car with timeless wedge styling and lightweight charm.
The FB Savanna RX-7 is the first-generation rotary sports car, prized for its light weight and clean styling.
Japanese-market Savanna examples are well within import eligibility and increasingly collectible.
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) | $17,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $255 |
| The standard US passenger-car import duty is 2.5% of declared value | $425 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $24,210 |
Compliance & the fine print
FB RX-7 cars are well past 25 years old and qualify for both the DOT and EPA exemptions. Given their age and rotary engine, verify service history and check for rust before importing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Savanna RX-7?+
It is the Japanese-market name for the first-generation FB RX-7, a lightweight rotary-powered sports car.
Are first-generation RX-7s reliable?+
They can be dependable with proper rotary-specific maintenance, so documented service history matters.
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