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Top Factors That Affect International Car Shipping Costs
By Alex Naumov on October 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Understanding what drives international car shipping costs transforms the quoting process from mysterious guesswork into predictable budgeting. Every international vehicle shipment involves multiple cost components—from origin pickup through ocean transport to destination delivery—wit …
How To Use Our Car Shipping Cost Calculator For International Shipping
By Alex Naumov on October 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Getting an accurate international car shipping quote traditionally required days of email exchanges, phone calls with multiple providers, and frustrating uncertainty about hidden costs that emerged during booking. West Coast Shipping's car import calculator transforms this time-consum …
Why International Car Shipping Calculators Beat Manual Quotes
By Alex Naumov on October 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The traditional process of obtaining international car shipping quotes has frustrated customers for decades. Submit an inquiry, wait 24-48 hours for a response, exchange multiple clarification emails, wait another day for revised quotes, and potentially repeat this cycle with multiple …
How to Use an International Car Shipping Cost Calculator: Complete Guide
By Alex Naumov on October 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Planning to ship your vehicle internationally can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to estimate costs without clear information. International car shipping involves multiple variables—from departure port selection to cargo protection options—that significantly impact your fina …
How Much Does It Cost To Import A Car From The UK To The US In 2025?
By Alex Naumov on October 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The United Kingdom remains a popular source for U.S. imports—from classic Jaguars and Aston Martins to modern Land Rovers and specialty models. Since April 2025, tariff treatment can significantly affect total cost depending on origin and HTS classification—not all vehicles are impact …
How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car from Japan to the US in 2026?
By Alex Naumov on October 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Japan remains the ultimate source for JDM imports to the U.S.—from Skyline GT-R and RX-7 to kei icons and rare trims never sold stateside. As of 2026, tariff treatment can significantly affect total cost depending on origin and HTS classification—not all vehicles are impacted the same …
How Much Does It Cost To Import A Car From Italy To The US In 2025?
By Alex Naumov on October 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Italy is a prestige source for U.S. imports—from Ferrari and Lamborghini to Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and Fiat. Since April 2025, tariff treatment can significantly affect total cost depending on origin and HTS classification—not all vehicles are impacted the same way.
How Much Does It Cost to Import A Car From Belgium To The US In 2025?
By Alex Naumov on October 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Belgium is a strategic export gateway—especially Antwerp—for vehicles headed to the U.S. It’s a consolidation point for diverse European cars (German, Italian, French, Dutch, etc.), with efficient inland links and world-class port handling. Key clarification: Tariffs are assessed by t …
How Much Does It Cost To Import A Car From Norway To The US In 2025?
By Alex Naumov on October 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Norway can be a great source for well-kept European vehicles—especially Volvos and other EU makes—plus distinctive Scandinavian classics. Vehicles sourced in Norway often benefit from strict inspection/maintenance standards, and North Sea routes offer reliable access to the U.S.
How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car from Germany to the US in 2025?
By Alex Naumov on October 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Germany is one of the most popular sources for U.S. imports—think classic BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi—thanks to build quality and deep parts support. Since April 2025, tariff treatment can significantly affect total cost depending on origin and HTS classification—not all vehicle …