Car shipping from USA to Belgium

Ship a Car from the USA to Belgium: Get Instant Shipping Rates

Ship your car from the USA to Antwerp door to door, by ocean container, or by air to Liege when timing matters. A car in a shared container from New Jersey is $1,100 and 17-20 days.

We ship from our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey, covering all of the US for imports and exports. Get instant rates to Antwerp with our online car shipping calculator.

Shipping multiple vehicles from the USA to Belgium each month? Request wholesale container rates below

West Coast Shipping

Why Choose West Coast Shipping to Ship Your Car from the USA to Belgium?

Our own team loads every car and handles every document, for classics, modern cars and EVs going to Belgium. Antwerp is the port for cars shipped to Belgium.

Our door to door service includes:

International car shipping from the USA to Belgium in shared and dedicated containers
Air freight from New Jersey to Liege, 10-14 days
Shared containers to Antwerp from California, Florida and New Jersey
A car in a shared container from New Jersey to Antwerp is $1,100
US export documents prepared by our own team
A customs agent in Antwerp clears and releases the car

Calculate your shipping cost instantly with our online car shipping calculator for Belgium.

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.

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

In Antwerp, your customs agent clears the car and takes delivery, or we arrange delivery to Brussels, Liege, Brugge or Charleroi.

AIRPLANE

Air freight from New Jersey to Liege Airport is $7,500 for a small car and 10-14 days. Exact timing depends on customs and documentation.

SHIPPING CONTAINER

Our containers fit 1-4 vehicles, running or non-running, and shared containers split the cost. 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.

Vehicles

We ship all types of personal vehicles to Belgium in shared and dedicated containers.

Motorcycle

From $600 in a shared container from New Jersey or California, 17-20 days from New Jersey.

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Electric & Hybrid Cars

EVs and hybrids need special handling and documentation. Your EV ships with the battery documents the carrier requires.

Race & Rally Cars

We ship race and rally cars, with spares, in the same container.

Classic Cars

Classics travel in enclosed containers, loaded by our own team.

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High-Value Cars

Modern supercars and high-value sedans travel in a dedicated or shared enclosed container.

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Salvage & Project Cars

We ship salvage, damaged and project cars to Belgium, running or not, with all the US export documents.

Heavy Machinery

From construction machinery to agricultural equipment, we ship heavy units of all sizes to Belgium.

Oversized Vehicles

If your vehicle exceeds standard dimensions, we can help. Our oversized shipping options handle trucks, vans, large SUVs, and custom-built vehicles.

Car shipping costs to Belgium from the USA

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car to Belgium from the USA?

Shipping a car from the USA to Belgium is $1,100 from New Jersey to Antwerp for a car in a shared container, $1,225 from Florida and $1,850 from California, when the car is at our warehouse. Pickup from your address is added in the calculator.

Destination charges in Belgium, EUR 750 to EUR 850 in Antwerp, are not included in the shipping cost. These cover unloading, customs clearance and port fees in Antwerp.

Delivery from the port is EUR 300 to Brussels, EUR 350 to Liege, EUR 395 to Brugge and EUR 425 to Charleroi.

For classic cars, modern cars and EVs, your customs agent in Antwerp confirms the duty and VAT for your car before it sails.

Optional cargo damage protection covers the car from our warehouse to Antwerp.

ADDITIONAL COSTS TO CONSIDER

Vehicle Collection: Additional fees apply for picking up the vehicle from its location.
Import Duties: 21% VAT and the import duty, applied by Belgian customs. EU import duty is 10%. Since July 1 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 allows 0% on US-origin cars, but the customs office handling the import decides, and it needs proof of origin, which is usually available for new cars, rarely for a 30-year-old classic.
Cargo Damage Protection: Optional cover from our warehouse to Antwerp.

“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

Vehicle Protection When Shipping a Car from the USA to Belgium

Protect your vehicle during international car shipping from the USA to Belgium with Cargo Damage Protection. This coverage safeguards your car from the moment it arrives at our US warehouses, through container loading and ocean transit, to final delivery at the port in Antwerp.

Most standard auto insurance policies don’t cover international car shipping between the USA and Belgium. If you decline Cargo Damage Protection, carrier liability is limited to $500 per package under COGSA (the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act).

Wholesale Car Shipping to Belgium & Worldwide

We provide high-volume dealers, auctions, wholesalers, and event organizers with door to door shipping to Belgium and other international destinations.

Door to door shipping from any US address to Belgium
Vehicle collection and export-clearance handling for dealer and auction inventory
Our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey for loading cars to Belgium
Vehicle and parts consolidation into shared or dedicated containers
Use our carrier bookings or your own long-term contracts
Option to work with your preferred import agent when shipping dedicated containers
Air freight to Liege on request

What Documents Do I Need to Ship a Car from the USA to Belgium?

Below are the documents for a car leaving the US for Belgium, and for customs and registration once it arrives in Antwerp:

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
Import declaration for Belgian customs
Registration records

Certain US states do not issue titles for classic cars, including Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. If your vehicle comes from one of these states and does not have a title, a notarized bill of sale may be required instead when shipping your classic car to Belgium.

Shipping Cost & Duties:

Shipping your car from the United States to Belgium starts with US export documents, which our team prepares, and ends with import clearance by your customs agent in Antwerp.

Costs at the destination:

Destination charges in Antwerp: EUR 750 to EUR 850 per car
Delivery from the port: Brussels EUR 300, Liege EUR 350, Brugge EUR 395, Charleroi EUR 425
Air freight to Liege Airport: destination charges EUR 1,950

Import Duties & Taxes in Belgium:

Import Duty: 10% of the car's value. Since July 1 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 allows 0% on US-origin cars, but the customs office decides, and it needs proof of origin, rarely available for a 30-year-old classic.
Value Added Tax (VAT): 21%
Classic Cars (30+ years old): Original cars can be declared as collectors' items (heading 9705), a separate route with its own VAT treatment.

Your customs agent in Antwerp confirms the duty and VAT for your car before it sails. The Port of Antwerp is the port for cars shipped to Belgium.

Calculate your exact shipping costs using our car shipping calculator to get the latest rates for shipping to Belgium from the USA

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How to Import a Car from the USA to Belgium

Importing a car from the USA to Belgium works best when one team runs the US side. For a classic, an EV or a project car, we ship door to door: pickup, US export, ocean or air, and handoff to your customs agent in Antwerp.

Antwerp is the port for cars shipped to Belgium, with delivery to Brussels, Liege, Brugge and Charleroi from the port.

Key Benefits of Our USA-to-Belgium Car Shipping & Import Process:

Door to door vehicle transport from any US location to Antwerp, Belgium
Shared containers from California, Florida and New Jersey
US export documents prepared by our own team
Pickup anywhere in the US, delivery in Belgium from the port
Enclosed containers for classics, high-value cars and EVs

Bought it at a US auction, or at a show overseas after it toured the US? We pick it up and ship it door to door to Antwerp, by ocean or air. It's your dream car. Let's bring her home.

Registering Your Car in Belgium

Once your car arrives in Belgium from the USA, it must go through a registration process before it can legally be driven on Belgian roads.

Essential Documentation:

Foreign vehicle registration certificate and proof of ownership
Customs clearance documents confirming duty and VAT payments
Vehicle approval certificate (Certificate of Conformity, COC)
Original bill of sale and shipping documents
Import declaration form for customs processing

Car Registration Process in Belgium

Technical Inspection (Contrôle Technique): verifies roadworthiness and emissions compliance.
Customs Clearance: submit the import documents and pay VAT (21%) and the import duty (10%, or 0% where customs grants it under Regulation (EU) 2026/1455).
Certificate of Conformity (COC): or an individual approval for cars without one.
Insurance Policy: Belgian road laws require proof of mandatory vehicle insurance.
Apply for Registration Plates: submit all documents to the Divisie Inschrijving Voertuigen (DIV) to receive Belgian plates.

If your vehicle is over 30 years old, it may be declared as a collectors' item (heading 9705), a separate route with its own VAT treatment. Your customs agent in Antwerp confirms it before the car sails.

Frequently Asked Questions About Belgium Shipping

Shipping a car to Belgium from the USA typically costs between $900 and $1,300 for container shipping to Antwerp. Additional costs such as destination fees, import duties (10%), and VAT (21%) apply.

Transit times depend on the departure port. Shipping from the East Coast (New Jersey) takes approximately 12 days, while shipping from the West Coast (California) can take 30 days.

You will need the following documents:

Original vehicle title
Bill of sale
Copy of passport (for international residents)
Power of Attorney (POA) form (for international residents and US citizens)
EIN Letter (for US citizens)

Importing a vehicle to Belgium incurs a 10% import duty and 21% VAT. However, classic cars over 30 years old qualify for a reduced VAT of 6%, making Belgium a preferred import destination for classic car collectors.

Yes, classic cars over 30 years old are highly popular imports to Belgium due to the lower VAT of 6%. The port of Antwerp is frequently used for importing classic and collector vehicles.

Yes, we also import cars from Belgium to the USA. Vehicles must comply with US import regulations, including DOT and EPA standards for emissions and safety.

We offer multiple shipping options:

Container shipping: Secure and cost-effective, allowing for 1-4 vehicles per container.
Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping: Ideal for operable vehicles, but no personal items can be inside the car.
Air freight: The fastest option, but also the most expensive.

Yes, container shipping allows you to ship personal belongings inside the vehicle. However, RoRo shipping prohibits placing any items inside the car.

Yes, cargo damage protection is available as an optional add-on for added peace of mind. The cost depends on the value of the vehicle.

Our team ensures a smooth and secure shipping process, handling customs clearance, vehicle registration, and inland transport within Belgium and Europe.

Yes, you can bring your car to Belgium whether you’re relocating, studying, or returning as a resident. If you qualify for tax exemption under “household goods / moving residency,” you may avoid VAT. Otherwise, standard EU duties and taxes apply.

Transit time from the USA to Belgium typically ranges depending on the port of departure and sailing schedules. From New York, expect 14 days for export processing, 17–20 days of transit, plus about 5 days for destination handling. Customs and inspection may add a few extra days.

You can start by getting an instant quote online. From there, we assist with documentation, U.S. export, container loading or RoRo scheduling, customs clearance, and final delivery options in Belgium.

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Salvage & Project Cars

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