Exporting a Dodge RAM 1500 from the US to the United Kingdom: 2026 Cost
The Dodge RAM 1500 brings American truck swagger to British driveways, and demand keeps prices firm.
A Dodge RAM 1500 costs about $87,876 all-in to export on the USA → United Kingdom route in 2026 — a $60,000 purchase plus roughly $27,876 in shipping, 10% duty + 20% VAT/GST, compliance and registration.
- Route
- USA → United Kingdom
- Est. all-in cost
- ~$87,876
- Duty & tax
- 10% duty + 20% VAT/GST
- On a purchase of
- $60,000
Importing a RAM 1500 into the UK stacks 10% duty and 20% VAT onto the CIF value.
US examples appeal for their lower base prices and far wider choice than the UK market offers.
How much does it cost to export a Dodge RAM 1500?
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 10% duty and 20% 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) | $60,000 |
| Seller-side export documentation | $150 |
| Ocean freight | $1,900 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $900 |
| The UK charges 10% import duty on the CIF value | $6,280 |
| UK import VAT of 20% applies on the duty-inclusive value | $13,816 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| Type-approval / inspection | $2,500 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $87,876 |
On this Dodge RAM 1500, destination taxes are the real story: roughly $6,280 in import duty plus $13,816 in import VAT/GST — about $20,096 together, frequently more than the $1,900 of ocean freight and every handling fee combined. All in, budget around $27,876 on top of the $60,000 purchase price (about 46%) before the car is registered in United Kingdom.
How to export a Dodge RAM 1500, 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.
- Make the customs entry and pay 10% duty plus 20% import VAT on the duty-inclusive value.
- Obtain EU type-approval (a Certificate of Conformity) or pass individual approval such as the German TÜV, plus any registration tax.
- Register the vehicle in United Kingdom and settle any CO2-based registration tax.
Exporting a Dodge RAM 1500: rules & compliance
The RAM needs UK IVA approval and DVLA registration before going on the road. Left-hand drive is permitted but can reduce resale value among UK buyers.
Frequently asked questions
Is a RAM 1500 practical to register in the UK?+
Yes, once it clears IVA approval and DVLA registration, though its size suits larger spaces.
What is the duty rate on a US pickup into the UK?+
The UK charges 10% import duty on the CIF value.
What is the total estimated cost to export a Dodge RAM 1500?+
About $87,876 all-in for a $60,000 example — the purchase price plus roughly $27,876 in freight, insurance, duty, VAT/GST, compliance and registration. Your figure shifts with the exact price, route and exchange rate.
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