Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 USA Import: 2026 Cost Breakdown
A rally-bred, all-wheel-drive Celica that brought World Rally Championship technology to the road.
A Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 costs about $31,490 all-in to import on the Japan → USA route in 2026 — a $24,000 purchase plus roughly $7,490 in shipping, 2.5% duty, compliance and registration.
- Route
- Japan → USA
- Est. all-in cost
- ~$31,490
- Duty & tax
- 2.5% duty
- On a purchase of
- $24,000
The ST205 GT-Four uses a turbocharged 3S-GTE engine and full-time all-wheel drive developed for rally homologation.
These homologation specials are now reaching US import eligibility and attracting motorsport enthusiasts.
How much does it cost to import a Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205?
Every line below is a researched 2026 estimate in USD. We start from the $24,000 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) | $24,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,700 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $360 |
| The standard US passenger-car import duty is 2.5% of declared value | $600 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $31,490 |
Into USA the duty is light, just $600, 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 $7,490 you add on top of the $24,000 purchase price — around 31% before you turn a wheel.
How to import a Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205, 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 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 legal to import? Rules & compliance
ST205 Celica GT-Four cars older than 25 years are DOT-exempt, with EPA exemption at 21 years. Because these were limited homologation models, confirm authenticity and build date before importing.
Frequently asked questions
What is special about the GT-Four ST205?+
It was built to homologate Toyota's rally car, giving it all-wheel drive and a strong turbocharged engine.
Are GT-Four parts hard to find?+
Some homologation-specific parts can be scarce, so checking originality before purchase is wise.
What is the total estimated cost to import a Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205?+
About $31,490 all-in for a $24,000 example — the purchase price plus roughly $7,490 in freight, insurance, duty, compliance and registration. Your figure shifts with the exact price, route and exchange rate.
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