Unlike other international car shipping companies that ship to Latin America, we manage everything in-house. From documentation to loading your vehicle, our experienced employees handle every step, ensuring the highest quality and care. Instant rates are available for container and air freight shipping using our car shipping calculator. Our US based team working with trusted partners in Latin America, are here to ensure your car arrives safely to its destination.
Shipping a car from the US to Latin America has become an affordable option thanks to container consolidation. Due to the frequent demand for shipping cars to Latin America, we have a steady stream of containers departing for ports in Latin America, allowing us to quickly consolidate single vehicles into shared containers, saving you over 50% on international car shipping costs.
We make it easy to import your car to Latin America from the US. Instant rates are available for container and air freight car shipping using our car shipping calculator. Our US based team works with trusted partners across Latin Amrica to ensure your cars arrive safely.
Guatemala: Import tax autos and SUV's 20% Pick up trucks 32% Boats 27% Motorcycles 10%
Costa Rica: Import taxes 3 y/o or newer 53%, 4-5 y/o 64%, 7 y/o 79%
Honduras: New cars 10% luxury tax, used cars 3.4% CIF, truck vary from 6.8% - 10.2%
El Salvador: Cars must be less than 8 y/o, trucks less than 15 y/o, buses less than 10 y/o, auto tax 1% - 30% & 1% for trucks and buses
Brazil: 18% for SKD and 16% for CKD
Colombia: Import tax Autos 35%, trucks 15%, VAT 16%, Consumption tax 8% for vehicles valued at $30,00 or less, 16% for vehicles valued over $30,000
Uruguay: Import taxes for eligible cars 23% CIF value
Peru: Import taxes on used cars 72% of the CIF value. New cars 45% of the CIF value
Argentina: 21% VAT for autos, 5%-21.5% for trucks
Brazil | Chile |
Costa Rica | Guatemala |
Panama | Peru |
and others! |
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We accept wire transfers, checks, and ban deposits only. Read more about banking fees when paying from overseas.
We do not accept credit card payments.
The average cost to ship a car to Latin America from the USA ranges between $2,500 and $3,600 per car. This port-to-port shipping cost does not include vehicle collection, destination fees, import duties, and cargo damage protection.
Use our instant car shipping calculator for an up-to-date rate and to view the destination fees across multiple countries in Latin America.
Get started shipping today by using our shipping calculator to find the best rates for shipping your car in Latin America.
The process of shipping your car to Latin America begins with choosing how you want it shipped. Most customers choose to ship in a container because of current record low rates, and the incredible value of being able to load other parts or household goods inside the container. You can also make the choice of shipping your car via RoRo to South America.
Whichever way you choose to ship your car to Latin America, we also offer the ability to collect your vehicles from anywhere in the US. We can pickup all types of vehicles, from new cars, used cars, classic cars, and salvage cars. We work within our network of trusted transporters who move vehicles via open or enclosed transport. All of our ground transporters are insured, bonded, and maintain an excellent rating.
Once your vehicles are received at our shipping facilities in either California or New Jersey, they are inspected, photographed and logged into our modern logistics system. You can track your vehicle online just like any other international shipment. We offer free storage during the time is takes for the vehicle to be loaded and shipped in a consolidated container.
Optional cargo damage protection is available on all international shipments with West Coast Shipping. Rates are calculated based on the vehicle value.
Read more about protecting your investment here.
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