Importing a Royal Enfield Continental GT from India to the USA
India-built Enfields are cheap at source — but a mid-size engine means duty applies.
By Priya Nair, Motorcycle import researcher · 5 min read
The 648cc twin sits below 800cc, so a small US duty applies on top of freight from India.
India is a long freight lane; get firm quotes before buying.
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) | $5,500 |
| Export agent & de-registration | $500 |
| Professional crating | $400 |
| Ocean freight (crated, LCL) | $1,500 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $83 |
| 650cc falls in a small-duty bracket | $204 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $410 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $150 |
| Inland transport & registration | $750 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $9,497 |
Compliance & the fine print
EPA/DOT entry forms; Royal Enfield sells US models, easing conformity for matching bikes.
Frequently asked questions
Duty-free?+
No — 650cc carries a small duty.
Freight from India?+
Longer and pricier than Japan lanes.
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