Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 USA Import: 2026 Cost Breakdown
A rally-bred, all-wheel-drive Celica that brought World Rally Championship technology to the road.
The ST205 GT-Four uses a turbocharged 3S-GTE engine and full-time all-wheel drive developed for rally homologation.
These homologation specials are now reaching US import eligibility and attracting motorsport enthusiasts.
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) | $24,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $360 |
| The standard US passenger-car import duty is 2.5% of declared value | $600 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $31,490 |
Compliance & the fine print
ST205 Celica GT-Four cars older than 25 years are DOT-exempt, with EPA exemption at 21 years. Because these were limited homologation models, confirm authenticity and build date before importing.
Frequently asked questions
What is special about the GT-Four ST205?+
It was built to homologate Toyota's rally car, giving it all-wheel drive and a strong turbocharged engine.
Are GT-Four parts hard to find?+
Some homologation-specific parts can be scarce, so checking originality before purchase is wise.
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