Exporting a Ford Mustang from the US to Australia
Australia gets factory RHD Mustangs — so a US import only makes sense for special or older cars.
A Ford Mustang GT costs about $61,431 all-in to export on the USA → Australia route in 2026 — a $45,000 purchase plus roughly $16,431 in shipping, 5% duty + 10% VAT/GST, compliance and registration.
- Route
- USA → Australia
- Est. all-in cost
- ~$61,431
- Duty & tax
- 5% duty + 10% VAT/GST
- On a purchase of
- $45,000
The AUSFTA can zero the duty on qualifying US-origin cars, leaving GST as the main tax.
Since Ford sells RHD Mustangs locally, importing suits collector or Shelby variants.
How much does it cost to export a Ford Mustang GT?
Every line below is a researched 2026 estimate in USD. We start from the $45,000 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) | $45,000 |
| Seller-side export documentation | $150 |
| Ocean freight | $3,200 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $675 |
| ~5% duty (or 0 under AUSFTA where eligible) | $2,444 |
| 10% GST on customs value plus duty and freight | $5,132 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| Type-approval / inspection | $2,500 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $61,431 |
On this Ford Mustang GT, destination taxes are the real story: roughly $2,444 in import duty plus $5,132 in import VAT/GST — about $7,576 together, frequently more than the $3,200 of ocean freight and every handling fee combined. All in, budget around $16,431 on top of the $45,000 purchase price (about 37%) before the car is registered in Australia.
How to export a Ford Mustang GT, 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 Ford Mustang GT: rules & compliance
SEVS eligibility and RAWS compliance apply; a factory RHD local car is usually cheaper unless the model is special.
Frequently asked questions
Is duty really 5%?+
It can be 0 under AUSFTA for qualifying US-origin cars; GST still applies.
Worth importing?+
Mainly for special variants not sold locally.
What is the total estimated cost to export a Ford Mustang GT?+
About $61,431 all-in for a $45,000 example — the purchase price plus roughly $16,431 in freight, insurance, duty, VAT/GST, compliance and registration. Your figure shifts with the exact price, route and exchange rate.
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