Importing a Yamaha SR400 to the USA
A small-displacement single is a reminder that not every bike is duty-free.
By Priya Nair, Motorcycle import researcher · 5 min read
Below 800cc, the SR400 attracts a small duty rather than zero — a useful classification lesson.
It is light and cheap to crate, so totals stay low regardless.
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) | $6,000 |
| Export agent & de-registration | $500 |
| Professional crating | $400 |
| Ocean freight (crated, LCL) | $1,300 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $90 |
| 400cc bikes carry a small US duty (~2.4%) | $144 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $410 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $150 |
| Inland transport & registration | $750 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $9,744 |
Compliance & the fine print
EPA/DOT forms apply; small modern bikes may need conformity unless age-exempt.
Frequently asked questions
Is it duty-free?+
No — under 800cc bikes carry a small duty.
Still cheap?+
Yes, thanks to low freight.
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