American Trucks in Australia: Import Costs and Rules | 2026 Guide
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 19, 2026 at 8:26 AM
American trucks in Australia are the hardest import in the world to get right, and the one where it is most worth doing. A full-size RHD pickup built in Melbourne starts at AUD 106,950 for an F-150 XLT and runs to AUD 259,950 for the RAM TRX that arrives in 2027. The same trucks sell …
Chevrolet Silverado Australia: Which Ones You Can Import | 2026
By Dan Burkandt on October 18, 2026 at 5:30 AM
GMSV sells a right-hand-drive Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium for AUD 135,990 and the ZR2 for AUD 147,490. In the US, a 2024 ZR2 is asking $49,224 to $59,844, which is about AUD 78,000 at the top end. That gap is the reason people searching for a Silverado for sale in Australia keep landin …
Australia Car Import Taxes, Duty-Free Options & Regulations | Complete Guide
By Dan Burkandt on September 19, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Importing a vehicle to Australia involves navigating one of the world's most comprehensive automotive import frameworks, combining moderate basic tax rates with substantial additional costs and strict regulatory compliance requirements. Understanding Australia's complete cost structur …
Ship Cars To Australia From USA: Breakdown Of Costs
By Dan Burkandt on September 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Shipping a car from the USA to Australia involves multiple cost components that extend beyond the basic ocean freight rate. Understanding the complete cost structure—including shipping rates, Australian import duties, customs fees, and additional charges—enables informed decision-maki …
Importing a Motorcycle to Australia From the USA | 2026
By Dan Burkandt on May 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A US motorcycle reaches Sydney from our California warehouse in 30 to 33 days for $950 in a shared container, with asbestos testing included in that rate. In our view the paperwork, not the ocean, decides when you ride: a bike with its original brake pads and no import approval sits a …
Car Shipping to Australia & New Zealand Updates for 2024
By Dan Burkandt on September 3, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Here are the important updates on shipping vehicles from the US to Australia and New Zealand.
Flat Rack Shipping to Australia & New Zealand
By Dan Burkandt on February 5, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Flat Rack Cargo to AUS & NZ - $9,900 USD We're excited to announce more affordable options for shipping Flat Rack Containers to Australia and New Zealand from Oakland. Exporting via a flat rack is a great way to get your larger campers, buses, boats, and trailers shipped overseas. …
AUS & NZ Rate Reduction For May 2023
By Dan Burkandt on May 23, 2023 at 5:32 PM
Our team has been hard at work to bring you another reduction in shipping rates from NJ to both Australia and New Zealand.
Rate Reduction to Auckland & Market Update
By Dan Burkandt on April 13, 2023 at 9:44 AM
We have 2 important updates for you:
Top Cars You Can Now Legally Import To Australia in 2023
By Dan Burkandt on March 17, 2023 at 7:00 AM
The beauty about "classic cars" is that they are forever changing. For Australia any car more than 25 years old can be imported. In NZ it can be 20 years.