Shipping cars from the USA overseas

International Car Shipping from the USA: Calculator & Guide

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.

We ship cars door to door from the USA by ocean container or air, from our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey, covering all of the US for imports and exports. Our own team loads every car and handles every document.

Ship a car from the USA in a shared container from California, Florida or New Jersey and pay for one slot. Get instant rates to ports worldwide with our car shipping calculator.

Frequent Shipper? Request wholesale container shipping rates below.

International Car Shipping

Why Choose Us?

We ship cars door to door between the US and ports worldwide, with our own team handling every US step. The service includes:

Import documents prepared by our own team, entry filed by a licensed customs broker
Vehicle handling in our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey
International car shipping via container or air freight
Duty and fee estimate before you ship
Classic and race car imports and exports

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

Our own team loads and secures every car in its container at our warehouses before it sails.

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

At the destination, an overseas agent handles unloading and import customs clearance, then delivers the car to your door.

AIRPLANE

Need your car overseas fast? Air freight is the quickest way to move it, but documents often decide the timeline: plan up to two weeks for paperwork before the flight. Ask us for an air quote on your lane.

SHIPPING CONTAINER

Our containers fit 1 to 4 vehicles, running or non-running. In a shared container your car travels with up to 3 others, so you pay for one slot. 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 cost of shipping a car from the US depends on the warehouse it leaves from, the destination port and the method: shared container, dedicated container or air.

Overseas destination charges are not included in the shipping rate. The calculator on this page gives the rate and transit time for your lane.

To learn more about shipping costs for each country, read our international car shipping cost breakdown

Our shared container service lets you ship a car overseas for the price of one container slot.

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 applies from your car's arrival at our warehouse through overseas delivery by our agents. Most standard auto insurance policies don't cover international shipping. If you decline Cargo Damage Protection, our liability is capped at $500 per package under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act.

Wholesale Car Import & Export Solutions

We provide high volume dealers, auctions, wholesalers and event organizers turn-key shipping solutions for their vehicles.

End-to-End solutions between the US and the world
Vehicle collection & export clearance
Our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey
Vehicle and parts consolidation
Use our carrier bookings or your own
Ability to choose your own import agent when shipping dedicated containers
Expedited Air Freight options

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)

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:

Passenger cars: 2.5% base duty, before any Section 232 or Section 301 duty for the car's age and build country
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 $34.58, maximum $670.86 from October 1, 2026)

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:

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

Shipping Timeline:

Transit time depends on the origin port and the US arrival port
Our import calculator shows the transit time for your lane
A shared container can take longer than a dedicated one

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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International Car Shipping from the USA: Calculator & Guide

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We load and ship cars from our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey, covering all of the US for imports and exports.