Exporting a Ford F-150 Raptor from the US to Australia: 2026 Cost
The Ford F-150 Raptor is a desert-bred performance truck that thrives in Australia's wide-open country.
A Ford F-150 Raptor costs about $96,600 all-in to export on the USA → Australia route in 2026 — a $75,000 purchase plus roughly $21,600 in shipping, 5% duty + 10% VAT/GST, compliance and registration.
- Route
- USA → Australia
- Est. all-in cost
- ~$96,600
- Duty & tax
- 5% duty + 10% VAT/GST
- On a purchase of
- $75,000
A Raptor imported to Australia faces about 5% duty plus 10% GST on the customs value, duty and freight.
US-bought Raptors appeal because supply is deep and US prices undercut local conversions.
How much does it cost to export a Ford F-150 Raptor?
Every line below is a researched 2026 estimate in USD. We start from the $75,000 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) | $75,000 |
| Seller-side export documentation | $150 |
| Ocean freight | $3,200 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $1,125 |
| Australian duty of about 5% applies (an FTA may reduce it) | $3,966 |
| 10% GST applies on the customs value plus duty and freight | $8,329 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| Type-approval / inspection | $2,500 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $96,600 |
On this Ford F-150 Raptor, destination taxes are the real story: roughly $3,966 in import duty plus $8,329 in import VAT/GST — about $12,295 together, frequently more than the $3,200 of ocean freight and every handling fee combined. All in, budget around $21,600 on top of the $75,000 purchase price (about 29%) before the car is registered in Australia.
How to export a Ford F-150 Raptor, 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 F-150 Raptor: rules & compliance
Import eligibility runs through SEVS or RAWS, and right-hand-drive conversion is typically required for full-size pickups. Compliance plating must precede state registration.
Frequently asked questions
Does an F-150 Raptor need RHD conversion in Australia?+
Right-hand-drive conversion is generally required before registration.
How much duty does a Raptor owe entering Australia?+
Duty is about 5% of the customs value, though an FTA may reduce it.
What is the total estimated cost to export a Ford F-150 Raptor?+
About $96,600 all-in for a $75,000 example — the purchase price plus roughly $21,600 in freight, insurance, duty, VAT/GST, compliance and registration. Your figure shifts with the exact price, route and exchange rate.
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