What is the cost to ship a car from the USA to New Zealand?

The cost to ship a car from the USA to New Zealand typically ranges from $2000 - 3300, depending on the vehicle's location and the destination port in New Zealand. Additional destination charges may apply.

How long does it take to ship a car to New Zealand?

Shipping a car to New Zealand from the USA generally takes 25-40 days, depending on the departure location and the New Zealand port. Using a shared container service may add an additional week.

What documents are required for importing a car to New Zealand?

To import a car to New Zealand, you need the original vehicle title, Bill of Sale, Power of Attorney form, and a completed shipping form. Additional documents may be required for customs clearance.

Are there import duties and taxes when shipping a car to New Zealand?

Yes, when importing a car into New Zealand, you must pay import duties and VAT. As of 2016, the duty is 10% and the VAT is 15%. Check the latest rates with New Zealand Customs.

What are the best ports for shipping cars to New Zealand?

The best ports for shipping cars to New Zealand include Auckland, Lyttleton, and Wellington. These ports offer efficient customs clearance and are well-equipped to handle vehicle imports.

CAR SHIPPING FROM THE USA TO THE MIDDLE EAST

Ship Cars to the Middle East: Get Your Instant Rate to Dubai, Saudi Arabia & UAE

Ship your car from the USA to Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain door to door, by ocean container or air. Shared container shipping starts at $1,350 from New Jersey to Jebel Ali. We pick up from homes, auctions and dealers across the US for retail and wholesale importers.

We ship from our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey, covering all of the US for imports and exports. The calculator gives instant rates to Jebel Ali, Dammam, Hamad, Shuwaikh, Sohar and Bahrain.

Frequent importer? Request wholesale container shipping rates below.

West Coast Shipping

Why Choose Us to Ship Your Car to the Middle East?

Our own team loads every car and handles every document, from our warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey. Door to door service includes:

Container shipping to Jebel Ali, Dammam and Hamad
Shared containers to Jebel Ali, Dammam, Hamad, Shuwaikh, Sohar and Bahrain
RoRo shipping available from US East Coast
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US export documents prepared by our own team
Nationwide pickup to our warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey
A customs agent at your destination port clears and releases the car

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 the container at our warehouse.

Our team prepares the US export documents and clears the car for export.

At the destination port, your customs agent clears the car with local customs and takes delivery or arranges pickup.

AIRPLANE

Need your car there fast? Air freight to Dubai World Central takes 10-14 days: $16,500 from New Jersey, $16,000 from Florida. Riyadh by air is $17,200 from New Jersey. Have the export documents ready before booking, since paperwork, not the flight, sets the pace.

SHIPPING CONTAINER

Our containers fit 1-4 vehicles, running or non-running, and offer shared container 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. RoRo is for oversized vehicles only.

MIDDLE EAST CAR SHIPPING COSTS

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car to the Middle East from USA

The cost to ship a car to the Middle East from the USA depends on the destination port and shipping method.

Shared container shipping starts at $1,350 from New Jersey to Jebel Ali and $2,500 to Dammam.

This port-to-port shipping cost does not include vehicle collection, destination fees, import duties, and cargo damage protection.

Destination charges are $750 at Jebel Ali and $850 at Dammam, paid to the receiving agent.

In a shared container you pay for a slot, not the whole container. We fill containers from our warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey, and the calculator gives the door to door rate for your car and ZIP code.

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

Wholesale Car Import & Export Solutions

We work closely with large dealers, auctions, wholesalers and event organizers to provide complete shipping for their vehicles worldwide.

Door to door shipping from any US address
Vehicle collections
Our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey
Vehicle and parts storage
Last mile delivery
Option to use your carrier bookings
Expedited Air Freight options

Documentation Required to Ship Cars from USA to Middle East

Shipping your car from the United States to the Middle East starts with US export documents that prove ownership. Our team prepares them from these 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 for international residents
Power of Attorney form for US citizens
Copy of Passport (if you are an international resident)
Copy of EIN Letter (if you are a US citizen)
Completed Online Shipping Form

Some 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.

Shipping Cost & Duties:

Shipping cost from the USA:

Shared container from $1,350 (New Jersey to Jebel Ali)
From New Jersey: Dammam $2,500, Sohar $2,950, Hamad $3,650
Prices for every Gulf port are in the calculator

Duties and VAT:

Assessed by customs in the destination country, not in the US
Your customs agent at the destination confirms the amount before the car sails
Age rules differ by country, so check them before you buy

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Car Import Process from USA to the Middle East

We handle vehicle pickup and export paperwork in the US, container loading and ocean or air transport, and hand the car to your customs agent at the destination port. Classic cars, modern cars and project cars all go the same way.

Containers sail to Jebel Ali, Dammam, Hamad, Shuwaikh, Sohar and Bahrain. The fewer hands on the car, the fewer surprises at the other end, which is why our own team does the loading and the paperwork.

Key Benefits of Our Middle East Car Shipping Process:

Door to door shipping from any US location
Shared containers to six Gulf ports
US export documents ready before the car sails
Ocean container or air freight to the Gulf

Registering Your Car in the Middle East

Registering your car after shipping from USA to the Middle East requires several key steps and documents. The process varies by country but typically includes:

Essential Documentation:

Foreign registration certificate and proof of ownership
Customs duty and import VAT payment records
Vehicle approval certificates (safety & environmental)
Original bill of sale and shipping documents

Key Registration Requirements:

Complete country-specific registration forms
Pass local vehicle inspections
Pay applicable registration fees and taxes
Obtain required insurance coverage

Your customs agent at the destination guides you through registration in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait or Oman. Bought it at a US auction, or from a seller overseas while the car sits in the US? We pick it up anywhere in the US and ship it door to door to the Gulf, by ocean or air. It's your dream car. Let's bring her home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Middle East Shipping

The cost to ship a car from USA to the Middle East typically ranges from $1,100 to $1,400 for port-to-port shipping.

Additional destination charges of approximately $500 apply, depending on your chosen import agent. Container consolidation options can save up to 50% on shipping costs. Import duties vary by country - UAE charges 5% + 5% VAT, while Saudi Arabia charges 5% + 15% VAT on the vehicle's value.

To import a car from USA to UAE, you'll need: original vehicle title, bill of sale, passport copy, power of attorney form, and completed shipping forms.

UAE currently has no age restrictions on imported vehicles as long as they comply with government requirements. Import duties are 5% + 5% VAT based on the current value of the vehicle. All vehicles must pass local inspections upon arrival.

Transit time for shipping a car from USA to the Middle East typically takes 40 to 55 days, depending on the departure location.

Vehicles shipped from our East Coast facilities (New Jersey and Florida) arrive faster than those departing from our California warehouse. Air freight options are available for expedited shipping.

For shipping to Saudi Arabia, vehicles must not exceed five years in age (calculated in descending order, excluding current year).

Classic vehicles 30 years and older are exempt from this rule. Required documentation includes vehicle title, bill of sale, and export clearance. Import duties are 5% + 15% VAT of the vehicle's value. Special exemptions exist for diplomats and students.

Yes, we provide car shipping services from Dubai and other Middle East locations to the USA. The process requires original vehicle documentation, proof of ownership, export clearance from UAE authorities, and compliance with US import regulations.

We handle all customs clearance and documentation. Our team coordinates with trusted partners in Dubai to ensure smooth vehicle collection and shipping.

We offer three main shipping methods to the Middle East: Container shipping (shared or dedicated containers), RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping for vehicles that can drive on/off the vessel, and Air freight for expedited delivery.

Container consolidation is our most popular and cost-effective option, with regular departures from our warehouses in California, Florida, New Jersey, and Texas to major Middle East ports.

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