Importing Rare Vehicles Into the United States
Importation is a regulated process involving Customs, DOT, EPA, a Registered Importer, and an Independent Commercial Importer. Understand the correct pathway before costly mistakes are made.
Global Acquisition
Exclusive access to rare and significant vehicles through trusted international relationships.
Compliance Expertise
Guidance through DOT, EPA, Customs, and import documentation requirements.
Complete Import Solution
End-to-end support from eligibility review to arrival, modification, clearance, and delivery.
Discretion & Trust
Private-client experience built on confidentiality, integrity, and proven results.
Which Import Path Applies To You?
25 Years or Older
Generally exempt from DOT and EPA standards, but customs clearance is still required.
Learn MoreNonconforming Vehicle
Requires eligibility review, modifications, testing, and federal clearance.
Learn MoreCalifornia Certification
California may involve additional requirements before state registration.
Learn MoreShow or Display
Reserved for historically or technologically significant vehicles approved by NHTSA.
Learn MoreThe Import Process
Import Review
Evaluate eligibility, pathway, and documents.
Shipping & Customs
Coordinate freight, broker, ISF, and entry.
Vehicle Arrival
Arrival follows clearance and required payments.
DOT & EPA Modifications
Required compliance work is scheduled.
Federal Reporting
Testing, declarations, and reports are submitted.
Clearance Package
Final package supports state title and registration.
Confirm the Path Before the Vehicle Moves.
Rare vehicles require planning before the port, broker, or seller creates a problem that could have been avoided.
Do Not Ship Without ISF Filing
Determine requirements before shipment, purchase commitment, or state registration planning.
Confirm Eligibility First
Determine requirements before shipment, purchase commitment, or state registration planning.
California Requires Review
Determine requirements before shipment, purchase commitment, or state registration planning.
Numbers and Paperwork, Organized.
Fees are estimates and subject to vehicle condition, declared value, eligibility, agency requirements, and supplier costs.
| Item | Estimate |
|---|---|
| U.S. Customs Duty | 2.5% of declared value |
| Customs Bond | 1% or $450 minimum |
| U.S. DOT Bond | 1% or $600 minimum |
| Petition DOT Bond | 150% of vehicle value |
| U.S. EPA Processing Fee | 1% or $750 minimum |
| EPA Lab Test | $2,500, one test included |
Required Documents
- Title / registration
- Bill of sale / proforma invoice
- Nonconforming document
- Power of attorney
- Bill of lading / seaway bill
- Driver's license / passport
- Insurance for sea and U.S.
- ISF confirmation number
DOT, EPA, and Customs
- NHTSA eligibility list, petition pathway, manufacturer conformity letters, and safety modifications.
- Common work may involve lights, bumpers, door beams, restraint systems, speedometer, and certification labels.
Bring Your Vehicle Into the U.S. the Right Way.
Whether you need help with shipping, customs, compliance, emissions, or final paperwork, our team can guide each step.