Importing a Ford F-150 from the USA: what it really costs
A 2020 Ford F-150 bought for US$25,000 costs about €40,700 registered in Germany – purchase, shipping, duty, VAT and local taxes included.
Total cost in Germany
≈ €40,700
Realistic range: €39,100 – €46,200
- Year
- 2020
- Engine
- 3.5 EcoBoost V6 · 3,496 cm³
- Power
- 298 kW (405 hp)
- Fuel
- Petrol · 300 g/km CO₂
- Typical price in USA
- US$25,000
Cost breakdown
| Car with auction or dealer fees | €22,873 |
|---|---|
| Transport to your door (inland, ship, port) | €3,560 |
| Customs duty | €5,541 |
| Import VAT 19% (Germany) | €5,920 |
| Registration, inspection and paperwork | €2,590 |
| Insurance and other costs | €260 |
| Total | ≈ €40,700 |
Example calculated on 2026-10-25 for Germany with the calculator's rates. The price, condition, location and route of your car change the result.
Customs duty is charged on the customs value – the price plus transport to the EU border – here €5,541. Import VAT of 19% is paid in Germany, where the car is cleared at Emden: €5,920.
Germany charges no registration or excise tax on this car, so after duty and VAT only the registration costs of about €2,590 remain.
The car is collected in Texas and shipped from Houston to Emden. From purchase to registration plan on 32–65 days.
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Questions & answers
How much does it cost to import a Ford F-150?
For a 2020 Ford F-150 bought for US$25,000, about €40,700 in total (range €39,100 – €46,200), including shipping, customs duty €5,541, VAT €5,920 and registration.
Which taxes do I pay on an imported Ford F-150?
Customs duty (€5,541), import VAT of 19% (€5,920) and, depending on the country, a registration or excise tax. The calculator shows the exact amounts for your car.
Is the estimate binding?
No. It is based on current rates and price lists; customs and tax authorities decide the final amounts. The PDF report lists every rate and assumption so you can compare.
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