Mazda Savanna RX-7 FB Import Guide: 2026 USA Cost Breakdown
The first-generation rotary sports car with timeless wedge styling and lightweight charm.
A Mazda Savanna RX-7 FB costs about $24,210 all-in to import on the Japan → USA route in 2026 — a $17,000 purchase plus roughly $7,210 in shipping, 2.5% duty, compliance and registration.
- Route
- Japan → USA
- Est. all-in cost
- ~$24,210
- Duty & tax
- 2.5% duty
- On a purchase of
- $17,000
The FB Savanna RX-7 is the first-generation rotary sports car, prized for its light weight and clean styling.
Japanese-market Savanna examples are well within import eligibility and increasingly collectible.
How much does it cost to import a Mazda Savanna RX-7 FB?
Every line below is a researched 2026 estimate in USD. We start from the $17,000 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) | $17,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $255 |
| The standard US passenger-car import duty is 2.5% of declared value | $425 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $24,210 |
Into USA the duty is light, just $425, 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 $7,210 you add on top of the $17,000 purchase price — around 42% before you turn a wheel.
How to import a Mazda Savanna RX-7 FB, step by step
- Agree the purchase and secure the title/export paperwork in Japan (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 Mazda Savanna RX-7 FB legal to import? Rules & compliance
FB RX-7 cars are well past 25 years old and qualify for both the DOT and EPA exemptions. Given their age and rotary engine, verify service history and check for rust before importing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Savanna RX-7?+
It is the Japanese-market name for the first-generation FB RX-7, a lightweight rotary-powered sports car.
Are first-generation RX-7s reliable?+
They can be dependable with proper rotary-specific maintenance, so documented service history matters.
What is the total estimated cost to import a Mazda Savanna RX-7 FB?+
About $24,210 all-in for a $17,000 example — the purchase price plus roughly $7,210 in freight, insurance, duty, compliance and registration. Your figure shifts with the exact price, route and exchange rate.
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