Nissan Skyline GTS-T R32 Import Guide: 2026 USA Costs
The rear-drive, turbocharged sibling of the legendary R32 GT-R, with plenty of tuning potential.
A Nissan Skyline GTS-T R32 costs about $25,250 all-in to import on the Japan → USA route in 2026 — a $18,000 purchase plus roughly $7,250 in shipping, 2.5% duty, compliance and registration.
- Route
- Japan → USA
- Est. all-in cost
- ~$25,250
- Duty & tax
- 2.5% duty
- On a purchase of
- $18,000
The R32 GTS-T is a rear-wheel-drive Skyline powered by a turbocharged RB20DET inline-six.
It offers much of the R32's appeal at a more accessible price and is now freely importable.
How much does it cost to import a Nissan Skyline GTS-T R32?
Every line below is a researched 2026 estimate in USD. We start from the $18,000 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) | $18,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $270 |
| The standard US passenger-car import duty is 2.5% of declared value | $450 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $25,250 |
Into USA the duty is light, just $450, 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 $7,250 you add on top of the $18,000 purchase price — around 40% before you turn a wheel.
How to import a Nissan Skyline GTS-T R32, 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 Nissan Skyline GTS-T R32 legal to import? Rules & compliance
R32 GTS-T cars are past 25 years old and qualify for both the DOT and EPA exemptions. Confirm the build month and chassis code to ensure you are buying the intended GTS-T variant.
Frequently asked questions
How does the GTS-T differ from the GT-R?+
The GTS-T is rear-wheel drive with a smaller turbocharged engine, making it lighter and more affordable than the GT-R.
Is the GTS-T a good tuning platform?+
Yes, its turbocharged rear-drive layout makes it popular for modification and spirited driving.
What is the total estimated cost to import a Nissan Skyline GTS-T R32?+
About $25,250 all-in for a $18,000 example — the purchase price plus roughly $7,250 in freight, insurance, duty, compliance and registration. Your figure shifts with the exact price, route and exchange rate.
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