Import Regulations For Machinery In Thailand: 2026 Guide
By Alex Naumov on January 7, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Shipping heavy equipment from the USA to Thailand involves multiple cost layers—ocean freight, inland haulage, port handling, Thai taxes, and preparation—rather than a single “all‑in” rate. For high‑value machinery, customs duty and VAT can represent a significant share of total lande …
Thailand's 30-Year Rule: Classic Car Import Guide & Shipping Costs
By Alex Naumov on January 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Thailand’s decision to open a structured pathway for importing vintage vehicles has reshaped what is possible for classic car collectors across Asia and beyond. Reports describe the earlier tax burden on imported classics as prohibitively high, with totals often cited at more than 200 …
Shipping a Classic to Thailand or Malaysia: Permits | 2026
By Dan Burkandt on May 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A US classic lands at a Southeast Asian port for $2,400 to $3,475 per car in a shared container, depending on the lane. In Thailand and Malaysia the permit and the tax rate decide whether it should go at all, and this guide shows where each one stands in October 2026.
Car Import Duties Slashed And Electric Vehicles Exempt From Import Duties In Kyrgyzstan
By Alex Naumov on July 11, 2018 at 3:29 PM
Beginning this month, the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan will once again welcome the import of cars from the USA. Kyrgyzstan will remove all customs duties and import taxes on electric cars, and cut duties and taxes on gas-powered and hybrid vehicles.
Import a Car to the Philippines: DTI Permit Rules | 2026
By Alex Naumov on December 11, 2017 at 4:02 PM
One year abroad, six months of registration in your name, left-hand drive and no more than 3 tons. Those four numbers decide whether the Philippines lets a used car in, and we think the one to plan first is the six months, because that clock starts in the US, long before the car reach …
Toyota, Ford & Mercedes Among Top Exported Car Makes From The USA
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on April 14, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Did you know that over 500,000 new, used, and classic cars are shipped overseas in containers each year? We took a dive into container shipping data for 2016 to see which auto makers made for the most popular exports.
Packard Super 8 project car shipping to India
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on January 20, 2017 at 10:10 AM
This Packard Super 8 sedan with a 7-seat configuration was discovered in a Californian garage just last year. Although a nearly complete car, this 1948 model doesn't appear to have been driven for decades. With rusted floorboards, rockers, and trunk, this car will need a thorough rest …
Top Destinations for US Car Exports in Q3 2015
By Alex Naumov on November 30, 2015 at 10:12 AM
What the data for the 3rd quarter (July 1st to September 30) looks like. With the latest data for international car shipping now available, we can take a look at which overseas destinations imported the most US cars in containers.
More Than 9,200 Cars Shipped To China During Q2 2015
By Alex Naumov on August 13, 2015 at 2:10 PM
The latest international car shipping data for China is now available. Over 9,400 cars were shipped in containers from the US to China during the second quarter of 2015, a 42% increase over the first quarter. It places China as the second most popular destination for containerized US …
China Expected to Hold Talks on Legalizing Classic Car Imports
By Alex Naumov on May 22, 2015 at 11:24 AM
China may finally be on track to allowing classic cars to be permanently imported into the country. This September, Chinese lawmakers will hold talks to discuss opening up their borders to classic cars.