Exporting a Chevrolet Corvette from the US to Australia: 2026 Cost
The Chevrolet Corvette is a dream garage piece in Australia, where American sports cars carry serious cachet.
A Chevrolet Corvette costs about $90,739 all-in to export on the USA → Australia route in 2026 — a $70,000 purchase plus roughly $20,739 in shipping, 5% duty + 10% VAT/GST, compliance and registration.
- Route
- USA → Australia
- Est. all-in cost
- ~$90,739
- Duty & tax
- 5% duty + 10% VAT/GST
- On a purchase of
- $70,000
A Corvette imported to Australia attracts about 5% duty plus 10% GST on the customs value, duty and freight.
US cars appeal because supply is deep and prices often undercut locally sourced examples.
How much does it cost to export a Chevrolet Corvette?
Every line below is a researched 2026 estimate in USD. We start from the $70,000 purchase price, add marine insurance at about 1.5% and ocean freight, then 5% duty and 10% VAT/GST on the duty-inclusive (CIF) value, and the broker, compliance and registration fees. Change the purchase price and everything else scales only modestly.
| Vehicle (purchase price) | $70,000 |
| Seller-side export documentation | $150 |
| Ocean freight | $3,200 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $1,050 |
| Australian duty of about 5% applies (an FTA may reduce it) | $3,713 |
| 10% GST applies on the customs value plus duty and freight | $7,796 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| Type-approval / inspection | $2,500 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $90,739 |
On this Chevrolet Corvette, destination taxes are the real story: roughly $3,713 in import duty plus $7,796 in import VAT/GST — about $11,509 together, frequently more than the $3,200 of ocean freight and every handling fee combined. All in, budget around $20,739 on top of the $70,000 purchase price (about 30%) before the car is registered in Australia.
How to export a Chevrolet Corvette, step by step
- Agree the purchase and secure the title/export paperwork in USA.
- Book ocean freight — roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) is cheapest, a sole-use container is safest for a high-value car.
- Confirm the exact model is eligible under the SEVS register before you commit.
- Clear customs (roughly 5% duty plus 10% GST on the customs value, and Luxury Car Tax above the threshold).
- Complete RAWS compliance through a Registered Automotive Workshop; left-hand-drive cars usually need remanufacturing to RHD.
- Register in your state or territory once compliance is signed off.
Exporting a Chevrolet Corvette: rules & compliance
Import eligibility flows through the SEVS register or RAWS, and a right-hand-drive conversion may be required before registration. Compliance plating must be in place before any state registration.
Frequently asked questions
Will a Corvette need RHD conversion in Australia?+
A right-hand-drive conversion is commonly required unless an exemption applies.
How much duty does a Corvette pay entering Australia?+
Duty is roughly 5% of the customs value, though a free-trade agreement may reduce it.
What is the total estimated cost to export a Chevrolet Corvette?+
About $90,739 all-in for a $70,000 example — the purchase price plus roughly $20,739 in freight, insurance, duty, VAT/GST, compliance and registration. Your figure shifts with the exact price, route and exchange rate.
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