Dmitriy Shibarshin

Dmitriy Shibarshin

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0% Duty on American Cars in Europe

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 16, 2026 at 1:59 PM

Trade Deal Article Cover Art

Coming Soon: 0% EU Import Duty on US Cars Under the Turnberry Deal European buyers shopping American iron have been paying a 10% toll at the EU border for years. That toll is about to hit zero. The legislation that turns the Turnberry agreement into law cleared the European Parliament …

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What Duties Do I Pay Today To Import Race Cars To The USA?

By Dmitriy Shibarshin, Alex Naumov on June 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM

alfa romeo race car

Race Car and Track-Only Car Import Duties Today: What Section 122 Means for Your Build | 2026 Guide After months of shifting guidance on Section 232, reciprocal tariffs, and classic‑car exemptions, many importers are asking a simple question: “If my car clears US customs today, what d …

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US Car Import: Show and Display Law Explained | 2026 Guide

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM

mclaren f1 import

In 1999, one impounded Porsche rewrote the rules for US car import. Bill Gates and Paul Allen had each bought a Porsche 959, a car US regulators refused to admit because it was never crash-tested or emissions-certified for our roads. The cars sat in a customs warehouse for 13 years. T …

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Topics: US car import

Monterey Car Week 2026: The World's Best Week for Cars | Import & Export Guide

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 22, 2026 at 9:52 AM

Ferraris driving on the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance fairway during Monterey Car Week

Monterey Car Week returns to the California coast this August, and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be a stunning lineup of classics, collector cars, race cars, and rarities that simply do not gather anywhere else on the calendar. Over 1,200 cars cross the block across the five major …

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RoRo Shipping Just Got Cheaper: USTR Section 301 Fee Suspended For One Year

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM

Summary The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has suspended the Section 301 service fee on RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) vessels for one year. During the suspension window (Nov 10, 2025 → Nov 9, 2026), no USTR RoRo surcharge is applied. If you received a quote from West Coast Shipping in the …

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Topics: RoRo

Long-Term Car Storage: How to Store Your Vehicle Safely

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM

Vintage car

Whether you're seasonal residents heading north, military personnel deployed overseas, or simply need to store a valuable collector vehicle, knowing how to properly store your car for extended periods is crucial for maintaining its condition and value. Long-term car storage requires c …

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Why Miami Warehouses Are Vital for Global Car Exports

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM

Close up of Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Miami has established itself as a critical hub for global automotive exports, with its strategic location, world-class port infrastructure, and specialized warehouse facilities serving as essential components in the international car shipping supply chain. The city's unique position a …

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Best Classic Car Investments 2025 - Top Models & Shipping Guide

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM

Ford Mustang Parked on Street

The classic car market has evolved from a weekend hobby into a legitimate investment class, with auction sales reaching $2.3 billion in the first half of 2025 alone. For savvy investors and automotive enthusiasts, classic cars represent a unique opportunity to combine passion with pro …

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Topics: Classic Cars

Export U.S. Race Cars & Import Race Cars: Top Countries & Shipping Guide

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 16, 2025 at 6:23 AM

A car is racing on a track

The global motorsport scene craves American muscle and engineering, from IMSA-spec Corvettes tearing up European tracks to vintage Trans-Am Camaros lighting up hill-climb events in South America. Understanding which countries import race cars from the U.S., their regulatory quirks, an …

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F1 Logistics: How Formula 1 Teams Transport Race Equipment

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM

Red Formula 1 Racing Car

Moving the most technologically advanced F1 car machines on Earth from one race venue to the next—often on back-to-back weekends and across continents—is a logistics masterpiece few fans ever see. Understanding that “behind-F1” story helps private collectors, track-day drivers, and ev …

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