Importing an Alfa Romeo SZ to the USA: What It Really Costs
A boldly angular limited-run coupe nicknamed Il Mostro for its uncompromising looks.
A Alfa Romeo SZ costs about $68,930 all-in to import on the Italy → USA route in 2026 — a $60,000 purchase plus roughly $8,930 in shipping, 2.5% duty, compliance and registration.
- Route
- Italy → USA
- Est. all-in cost
- ~$68,930
- Duty & tax
- 2.5% duty
- On a purchase of
- $60,000
The SZ is a low-volume Alfa Romeo coupe with striking, controversial styling and a sonorous V6.
It was a European-market car, so US examples arrive in original Euro spec.
How much does it cost to import a Alfa Romeo SZ?
Every line below is a researched 2026 estimate in USD. We start from the $60,000 purchase price, add marine insurance at about 1.5% and ocean freight, then 2.5% US duty on the declared value, and the broker, compliance and registration fees. Change the purchase price and everything else scales only modestly.
| Vehicle (purchase price) | $60,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $900 |
| The standard US passenger-car import duty is 2.5% of declared value | $1,500 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $68,930 |
Into USA the duty is light, just $1,500, so tax is the small part of the bill. It is shipping (about $2,700), compliance and registration that make up most of the roughly $8,930 you add on top of the $60,000 purchase price — around 15% before you turn a wheel.
How to import a Alfa Romeo SZ, step by step
- Agree the purchase and secure the title/export paperwork in Italy (an export agent or auction house usually handles de-registration).
- Book ocean freight — roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) is cheapest, a sole-use container is safest for a high-value car.
- Confirm eligibility from the build month — the US 25-year DOT exemption is calculated month by month, not by model year.
- Clear US customs and pay the 2.5% duty, then file EPA Form 3520-1 and DOT Form HS-7 at entry.
- Arrange inland transport, then title and register in your state — a few states add emissions or kei-vehicle checks.
Is a Alfa Romeo SZ legal to import? Rules & compliance
An SZ aged 25 years or more imports under the 25-year exemption from US conformity rules. Verify the VIN and documentation, as the limited build makes provenance important.
Frequently asked questions
Why import the Alfa SZ from Italy?+
It was a European-only limited model, so the home market is the natural source.
Does the US charge VAT on the SZ?+
No, only the flat 2.5% passenger-car duty applies, plus shipping.
What is the total estimated cost to import a Alfa Romeo SZ?+
About $68,930 all-in for a $60,000 example — the purchase price plus roughly $8,930 in freight, insurance, duty, compliance and registration. Your figure shifts with the exact price, route and exchange rate.
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