Importing a Porsche 911 (964) from Europe to the USA
Euro-market 964s skip the US-spec catalytic detuning — and the import is straightforward.
By Marcus Lane, Vehicle import & export specialist · 6 min read
Euro 964s offer more power and lighter bumpers; all are now 25-year eligible.
At this value a container and full marine insurance are standard practice.
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) | $95,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $1,425 |
| 2.5% US duty | $2,375 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $105,330 |
Compliance & the fine print
25-year exempt; a pre-purchase inspection in Europe pays for itself.
Frequently asked questions
Euro 964 advantage?+
More power and preferred spec versus US cars.
Ship in a container?+
Yes, recommended at this value.
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