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Biosecurity Laws In Car Shipping – 2025 Compliance Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Biosecurity might sound like a farming concern, yet it is one of the biggest hidden costs and delay triggers in international car shipping. Soil on a wheel arch, one leaf in a trunk, or a hitchhiking stink bug under a spoiler can hold your vehicle at the dock for weeks while you rack …
RoRo Vs. Container Shipping: Best Method For Your Car In 2025
By Alex Naumov on July 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Moving a vehicle across oceans means answering one big question first: Roll-On/Roll-Off (RoRo) or container? Both options deliver your car to the destination port, but the differences in cost, protection, timelines, and paperwork can make or break your project budget. 1. What Exactly …
US-EU 15% Tariff Deal: Clear Impacts on Auto Logistics
By Alex Naumov on July 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
US-EU 15% Tariff Deal: How It Changes Car Shipping Forever If you woke up on August 1st thinking about importing that dream BMW or vintage Porsche from Europe, congratulations—you just saved thousands of dollars overnight. The new US-EU trade agreement that established a flat 15% tari …
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 …