Importing a Toyota Supra MK4 (A80) to the USA in 2026
US-market A80 Supras exist, but JDM twin-turbo cars are cheaper abroad and now freely importable.
A Toyota Supra MK4 costs about $84,630 all-in to import on the Japan → USA route in 2026 — a $75,000 purchase plus roughly $9,630 in shipping, 2.5% duty, compliance and registration.
- Route
- Japan → USA
- Est. all-in cost
- ~$84,630
- Duty & tax
- 2.5% duty
- On a purchase of
- $75,000
The MK4 Supra is old enough to clear the 25-year rule outright, so a Japan-spec 2JZ-GTE car can be landed without conformity work.
Watch the difference between a genuine twin-turbo RZ and a naturally aspirated SZ — it swings the purchase price by tens of thousands.
How much does it cost to import a Toyota Supra MK4?
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 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) | $75,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,800 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $1,125 |
| 2.5% US passenger-car duty | $1,875 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $84,630 |
Into USA the duty is light, just $1,875, so tax is the small part of the bill. It is shipping (about $2,800), compliance and registration that make up most of the roughly $9,630 you add on top of the $75,000 purchase price — around 13% before you turn a wheel.
How to import a Toyota Supra MK4, 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 Supra MK4 legal to import? Rules & compliance
Because US-spec A80s were sold here, a federalised US car avoids import entirely; the import route only makes sense for desirable JDM-spec or right-hand-drive examples.
Frequently asked questions
Are JDM Supras legal in the US?+
Yes — every A80 is now 25+ years old and exempt.
Twin-turbo or NA?+
The twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE commands a large premium; verify the engine code, not the badge.
What is the total estimated cost to import a Toyota Supra MK4?+
About $84,630 all-in for a $75,000 example — the purchase price plus roughly $9,630 in freight, insurance, duty, compliance and registration. Your figure shifts with the exact price, route and exchange rate.
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