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What Is The “Chicken Tax”? (And Why It Matters For Importing Trucks)
By Dan Burkandt on July 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The single largest cost barrier to bringing a foreign-built pickup or cargo van into the United States is not ocean freight or inland dray—it’s an obscure, six-decade-old tariff nicknamed the Chicken Tax. Still levying a 25 percent duty on most imported light trucks, this 1964 policy …
Shipping Motorcycles, ATVs & More On Military Orders – 2025 Guide
By Dan Burkandt on July 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Relocation orders already mean coordinating a privately owned vehicle (POV), household goods, and family logistics. Add a motorcycle, ATV, jet ski, or side-by-side, and your PCS puzzle becomes even more complex. 1. Know Your Entitlement for "Other" Vehicles What the DoD Covers One pas …
Import Classic Cars at a Reduced Duty: HS Code Guide for 25-Year Rule Savings
By Alex Naumov on July 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Since new U.S. car import tariffs took effect on April 3, 2025, importing classic vehicles over 25 years old remains subject to the favorable 2.5% duty rate, while modern vehicles now face a steep 27.5% total tariff (25% penalty tariff + 2.5% standard duty). The key to avoiding this c …
Ship Salvage Auction Cars Overseas | Complete 2025 Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Winning a rough-around-the-edges classic at Copart or scoring a fixer-upper at IAA can be the start of a profitable restoration project—if you can move that salvage auction car safely across oceans. Moving a vehicle with damage, missing parts, or a branded title carries very different …
Will The EU Accept a 15% Tariff? The Next Trans-Atlantic Showdown
By Alex Naumov on July 24, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The clock is ticking toward August 1, 2025, as the European Union and United States engage in one of the most consequential trade negotiations in recent memory. With the threat of 30% tariffs looming over European automotive exports and a potential EU counter-strike targeting $93 bill …
Documents You Need to Ship an Auction Car: Complete Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Winning an auction car is exhilarating, but the paperwork mountain that follows can quickly dampen your celebration. Whether you've secured a classic Ferrari at a European sale or landed a rare JDM icon from a Japanese auction, having the right documentation is absolutely critical for …
Auction to Your Door: How WCS Handles Pickup, Shipping, and Delivery
By Alex Naumov on July 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Winning an auction car is thrilling, but the real journey begins when you need to get that prized vehicle safely to your door. From the moment the hammer falls to the day your new acquisition arrives at your destination, every step requires precision, expertise, and seamless coordinat …
Ship Drag Cars Overseas: Complete 2025 Guide & Cost Breakdown
By Felix Cater on July 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Moving a purpose-built dragster across oceans isn't ordinary vehicle transport. From wild super-charged engines to stretched wheelbases and ultra-soft slicks, drag cars demand race-grade loading gear, airtight documentation, and carrier partners who understand pit-lane deadlines. This …
Car Auction Shipping Costs Factor into Your Bid: Complete 2025 Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The hammer falls, adrenaline surges, and you've just won your dream car at auction. But before celebrating, there's a critical question: have you factored shipping costs into your total investment? Too many auction buyers focus solely on the hammer price, only to discover that transpo …
Auction Export USA: Ship Car Bought At Overseas Auction 2025 Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Winning the bid on that perfect classic Ferrari at a European auction or scoring a rare JDM icon from a Japanese sale represents just the beginning of your automotive adventure. For buyers planning an auction export USA shipment, the real challenge starts when navigating the complex w …