Proving Your Car Is American: Italy Issues the First Ruling on the 0% Duty | 2026 Update
By Dmitriy Shibarshin, Alex Naumov on July 10, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Import US Cars Into EU: Certificate of Origin Rules | 2026 The 0% EU duty on US-built cars is now law. Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 published in the Official Journal on June 30 and took effect July 1, which means every US-origin vehicle clearing an EU port today can land duty free. The q …
The Race Car Mercedes Never Sold: A 190 SLR's Trip Through Monterey | Monterey Car Week Series
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Monterey Car Week 2026 is next month, and the first auction cars are already booked for their trip to California. Before this year's arrivals start rolling in, we're looking back at some of the cars we've shipped to and from the peninsula, and how they keep traveling long after the ha …
Volvo 1800 Buyer's Guide: What to Pay, What to Check, and Why So Many Leave the US | 2026 Guide
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Yes, it's a bold claim to make. Especially when you stack a Volvo up against legendary Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, and Jaguars. But a driver-quality Volvo 1800ES trades in the low $20,000s, and even a sharp early coupe sits in the mid $30,000s. Using our list of recommended tools to calcul …
0% Duty on American Cars in Europe
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 16, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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 …
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
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 …
Show and Display Law Explained: Which Cars Qualify | 2026
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
Long-Term Car Storage: How to Store Your Vehicle Safely
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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 …
Why Miami Warehouses Are Vital for Global Car Exports
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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 …