Importing a Renault 5 Turbo to the USA
The mid-engined rally homologation hatch is a collector blue-chip and a clean 2.5% import.
By Marcus Lane, Vehicle import & export specialist · 5 min read
All R5 Turbos clear the 25-year rule; values reward originality and matching numbers.
A container and full insurance suit a car at this value.
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) | $90,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $1,350 |
| 2.5% US duty | $2,250 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $100,130 |
Compliance & the fine print
No conformity work; provenance documentation drives both value and a smooth entry.
Frequently asked questions
Rare?+
Yes — a sought-after homologation special.
Duty?+
2.5%.
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