Import Car USA To Australia
- Specialists in Importing Cars To Australia From USA

To import car USA to Australia you are currently looking at a cost between $4500 and $6000 for standard cars. The freight package typically includes things like: 

• Export customs clearance and documentation
• International shipping
• Entry port customs clearance and documentation
• Initial quarantine inspection
• Port service charges
• Delivery within 50km of the entry port

You also need to consider other costs associated with importing cars to Australia from USA:

• Marine insurance 
• All duties, GST, luxury import tax (if applicable), and government-related charges
• Additional costs resulting from a failed quarantine inspection (cleaning, re-inspection)
• Vehicle compliance and registration

Costs to import car from USA to Australia also vary depending on pick-up and delivery locations. The main ports for importing cars to Australia from USA are Los Angeles, Baltimore, and Miami. Therefore, if you’ve purchased a classic car in Phoenix Arizona, you must consider the road freight to Los Angeles Port. The USA is a large country and road freight definitely adds up on long distances traveled. When you reach out to us to import car from USA to Australia, we can include this in the quote. Alternatively, you can check USA nationwide auto transport companies like Montway to get an instant quote.

The same principle applies in Australia. Our quotes to import car from USA to Australia typically include delivery within 50km from the entry port. This usually covers delivery to a compliance centre which all imported vehicles seeking road registration must go through. However, if you’re wanting the vehicle to be delivered to Sunshine Coast from Brisbane, that is additional to the standard quote. 

Peach Transitions is very transparent when it comes to quoting to import car USA to Australia. We break down exactly what’s included in our costs and point in the right direction for any additional information.

You can apply to import car from USA to Australia through the over 25 years old import scheme. This option is specifically designed to import classic, enthusiast, and historic vehicles. It is also one of the main reasons why most of our clients will import car from USA to Australia. Thus, we know the “do’s” and “dont’s” based on experience and specialisation in international car transport. 

You must contact the Department of Infrastructure to get a vehicle import approval. Most importantly, it is your responsibility to get approval before going ahead and import car USA to Australia. You must ensure the vehicle isn’t heavily modified since the date of manufacturing and report any modifications. There is also a strict zero-tolerance of asbestos when you import car USA to Australia which we explain below. Although the process can seem daunting, it is very easy when you have experts like Peach Transitions helping you!

The USA is a gold mine full of vintage cars available to purchase from right here in Australia. From Facebook Marketplace to websites like ClassicCars.Com and Hemmings, there’s an abundance of classics to buy. Whether it’s an old-school Chevy or a 1933 Ford Roadster, the local USA market offers great buys.

We come in when you’ve committed and are ready to import car from USA to Australia. Our door-to-door service makes the process an easy and hassle-free one for all enthusiasts. When you’ve purchased a historic vehicle, and it’s far away, you want someone specialised to import car USA to Australia. There are a lot of moving parts in the freight industry. Peach Transitions makes it as secure and straightforward as possible.

Simple really, there is a strict no-tolerance policy on asbestos material when you are importing cars to Australia from USA. 

Asbestos is made up of 6 naturally occurring minerals. Predominantly in the 20th century, it was heavily used in consumer products as it is cheap, strong, and heat resistant. However, since then, it’s been found to cause life-threatening illnesses like mesothelioma and lung cancer.  

According to the Australian Border Force, asbestos has been on the list of prohibited goods since 2003. The USA is on the list of countries where imported goods containing asbestos have been detected. Thus, the border force is typically on high alert when you import car USA to Australia. 

It is your responsibility to ensure that when you import car from USA to Australia there is no asbestos detected. Typically, in classic cars, you can find asbestos material in brake pads, clutch linings, gaskets, and seals. Therefore, you must have strong knowledge of the vehicle and ensure there is no asbestos content found. 

There are American-based asbestos testing and removal facilities that help you counter this pitfall. Usually, cheaper than the $800-$1000 cost of testing done in Australia should the border force suspect its presence. We always recommend an offshore asbestos test and removal service prior to importing cars to Australia from USA for classics. 

A person found to be attempting to bypass the ban may face heavy penalties and fines. The fines alone can be more than $3000 per offense. Even if you are unaware before detection, inspection, and removal in Australia can increase the cost beyond reason. Highlighting the importance of the offshore inspection before you import car from USA to Australia.

There are 3 ports we predominantly use to import car USA to Australia. Those being Los Angeles, Baltimore, and Miami. 

The Port of Los Angeles is one of the world’s busiest ports. Our services to import car from USA to Australia via Los Angeles are based on a container shipping service. You have the option to book a full container or less than container load (LCL) which means sharing one. Los Angeles serves primarily our clients looking to purchase and ship vehicles from the west coast of America. Due to frequency and volume, it is also the port with the cheapest rates to import car USA to Australia. Shipping normally takes approximately 30 days from the west coast. 

Port of Baltimore is located on the east coast near Washington, Philadelphia, and New York City. We offer both container and RORO options to import car USA to Australia from the port of Baltimore. Because of its location, it primarily suits customers looking to ship cars from the upper east coast of America.

Jacksonville Port is located in the state of Miami on the southeast coast of America. We predominantly offer a RORO service from Jacksonville to import car from USA to Australia. Shipping from both east coast ports typically amounts to 40-45 days on the water.

In regards to entry ports when you import car USA to Australia, we ship to 5. The Australian ports are Fremantle (Perth), Adelaide, Melbourne, Port Kembla (Sydney), and Brisbane. Thus, giving you full coverage depending on where you want the vehicle delivered.