Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Suzuki SV650 to the USA: Real Costs

The SV650 is the friendly V-twin everyone loves, an approachable middleweight with a torquey heart and budget appeal.

By Priya Nair, Motorcycle import researcher · 6 min read

The SV650 is a versatile 650cc V-twin popular with new and experienced riders alike.

Since it is under 800cc, it carries a small US import duty of a few percent.

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.

Estimated landed cost — Suzuki SV650, Japan → USA, 2026
Vehicle (purchase price)	$5,000
Export agent & de-registration	$500
Professional crating	$400
Ocean freight (crated, LCL)	$1,400
Marine insurance (~1.5%)	$75
Motorcycles under 800cc carry a small US import duty of a few percent	$185
Customs broker & port handling	$410
EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork	$150
Inland transport & registration	$750
Estimated all-in landed cost	$8,870

You must file EPA Form 3520-1 and DOT Form HS-7 at entry, and a US-certified equivalent or the 21/25-year age rules can ease the paperwork.

Does the SV650 owe import duty?+

Yes, as a sub-800cc bike it carries a small duty of a few percent.

Is there VAT on a US import?+

No, the United States does not apply VAT to imported motorcycles.