Importing a RAM 1500 from the USA: what it really costs
A 2020 RAM 1500 bought for US$26,000 costs about €42,100 registered in Germany – purchase, shipping, duty, VAT and local taxes included.
Total cost in Germany
≈ €42,100
Realistic range: €40,400 – €47,600
- Year
- 2020
- Engine
- 5.7 HEMI V8 · 5,654 cm³
- Power
- 295 kW (401 hp)
- Fuel
- Petrol · 330 g/km CO₂
- Typical price in USA
- US$26,000
Cost breakdown
| Car with auction or dealer fees | €23,778 |
|---|---|
| Transport to your door (inland, ship, port) | €3,574 |
| Customs duty | €5,743 |
| Import VAT 19% (Germany) | €6,133 |
| Registration, inspection and paperwork | €2,590 |
| Insurance and other costs | €264 |
| Total | ≈ €42,100 |
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 €5,743. Import VAT of 19% is paid in Germany, where the car is cleared at Emden: €6,133.
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 RAM 1500?
For a 2020 RAM 1500 bought for US$26,000, about €42,100 in total (range €40,400 – €47,600), including shipping, customs duty €5,743, VAT €6,133 and registration.
Which taxes do I pay on an imported RAM 1500?
Customs duty (€5,743), import VAT of 19% (€6,133) 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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