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Q: What's included in international car shipping costs?

Our international car shipping services include vehicle collection, secure container loading, ocean freight, and port handling. Additional services like cargo damage protection, customs clearance, and destination delivery are available separately.

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Why Choose Us?

With nearly 20 years of expertise in importing cars to USA, we've helped thousands of customers navigate the complex US import process. Our comprehensive door-to-door service includes:

Expert customs clearance and import documentation
Secure vehicle handling through our US warehouses
International car shipping via container or air freight
Complete import tax and duty management
Specialized classic and race car import services

Calculate your car import costs instantly with our international car shipping cost calculator, covering duties, shipping, and all fees.

We collect your vehicle from anywhere in the US using open or enclosed car transporters. The car is then transported to our nearest export warehouse in California, Florida or New Jersey.

You always have the option to deliver/drop off the vehicle yourself.

With nearly 2 decades of experience in loading containers, we make sure that your cars are safely secured for their journey overseas.

Our team works closely with US Customs to clear cars for export.

For a seamless car import experience, we work with reliable partners worldwide to ensure your cars arrive safely and are properly cleared with import customs.

AIRPLANE

Need your vehicle fast? Air freight delivers in just 3-10 days, making it the quickest shipping option—significantly faster than container or RoRo shipping. Exact timing depends on customs and documentation.

SHIPPING CONTAINER

Our containers fit 1-4 vehicles—running or non-running—and offer cost-saving consolidation shipping. For high-value cars, we provide dedicated 20ft or 40ft containers.

RORO VESSEL

RoRo shipping requires vehicles to be operational and empty. Available ports and rates vary. Note: This method is only available for oversized cars

International Car Shipping Cost

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car Overseas

The typical cost to ship a car can range from $900 to over $2,000 per car, depending on the destination.

Additional overseas destination charges range from $500 to $800 per car and are not included in the shipping cost.

Our container consolidation service makes international car shipping more affordable than ever.

Optional Cargo Damage Protection is available.

“Excellent communication and genuine interest in our vehicles well being throughout the whole process. Highly recommend them for all your vehicle shipping needs!”

Alexander

San Francisco, California

Vehicle Protection During Transport

Protect your vehicle during international shipping with Cargo Damage Protection. This coverage safeguards your vehicle from its arrival at our warehouse through overseas delivery by our trusted agents. Most standard auto insurance policies don't cover international shipping. If you decline Cargo Damage Protection, please note that our liability is capped at $500 per the Carriage of Goods at Sea Act.

Documentation for US Car Export

Shipping your car from the United States involves clearing US customs, which requires submitting several documents to prove vehicle ownership. Here are the required documents:

Bill of Sale for the vehicle
Original Vehicle Title (If there is a lien on the car, a lien release letter is also required)
Power of Attorney form
Completed Online Shipping Form
Copy of Passport (if you are an international citizen without a US passport)
Copy of EIN Letter (if you are a US citizen)

Please note that certain states do not issue titles for classic cars. For example, Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont do not issue titles for older vehicles. Ensure you check the requirements specific to your state before proceeding.

Import Duties and Fees:

Regular vehicles: 2.5% of vehicle value
Pickup trucks: 25% (due to Chicken Tax)
Additional mandatory fees:
- Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF): 0.125% of cargo value (except air freight)
- Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF): 0.3464% of cargo value (minimum $31.67, maximum $614.35)

Duty exemptions apply if:

- Car was originally built for US market
- Vehicle is being re-imported by original US owner
- Car was manufactured in USA

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International Car Import Process

Once your vehicle is ready for import, the process follows these key stages:

Preparation & Documentation (2 weeks):

Original bill of lading preparation
Vehicle export customs clearance
Container loading and securing
Shipping documentation processing

Shipping Timeline:

Additional week for shared container service
2-3 weeks sailing time to New Jersey
5-10 weeks sailing time to California

Import Procedures at US Port:

Terminal handling at arrival port
Customs clearance procedure
Container trucking to unloading facility
Vehicle unloading and inspection
Storage at secure warehouse

When importing a car to the US, it’s recommended to provide the original overseas title along with a bill of sale. If an original title is included, it will be stamped upon import approval by US customs. Without a physical title, only an electronic record of the import entry will be available, which may pose challenges for registration with your local DMV.

DMV requirements for registering an imported car vary by state, but typically, the DMV will require the original foreign title, the original import documentation stamped by US customs, and the bill of sale. Ensuring you have all these documents ready can streamline the registration process.

Frequently Asked Questions About International Car Shipping

The typical cost to ship a car ranges from $900 to over $2,000 per car, plus overseas destination charges of $500-$800. Final costs depend on destination, service type, and vehicle specifications. Get an instant quote using our international car shipping cost calculator.

Our international car shipping services include vehicle collection, secure container loading, ocean freight, and port handling. Additional services like cargo damage protection, customs clearance, and destination delivery are available separately.

Transit times vary from 7-60 days depending on destination. European routes typically take 2-3 weeks, while Asian and Australian destinations may require 4-8 weeks.

Container consolidation services might add an extra week but reduce costs significantly.

We collect your vehicle, transport it to our loading facility, and carefully secure it in a shipping container.

The container is then loaded onto an ocean vessel and shipped to your chosen destination, where our agents handle customs clearance and delivery.

Yes, we offer optional Cargo Damage Protection for international car shipping. This coverage provides additional security beyond standard shipping insurance. Learn More

Yes, we handle all types of vehicles for international shipping, including classic cars, luxury vehicles, and non-running projects.

Our container shipping service can accommodate most vehicles, with specialized options for oversized or valuable cars

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