1987 Buick Grand National and GNX: Values, What to Check, and What It Takes to Import One | 2026 Guide
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on September 29, 2026 at 11:16 AM
On September 27, 2026, a 30-mile 1987 Buick GNX sold on Bring a Trailer for $427,000. The same car, number 450 of 547, sold on the same site for $200,000 in June 2024. A regular 1987 Grand National still averages about $50,000 on classic.com. Two black Regals from the same year, one e …
How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car from Japan to the US in 2026?
By Alex Naumov on September 15, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Updated September 15, 2026 to reflect the Section 301 duties that replaced the 10% surcharge on July 24, 2026, the 15% Section 232 rate on modern Japanese cars, and the 2001 model year entering the 25-year window. A 25-year-old JDM classic clears US customs at 12.5% duty in 2026. A mo …
What Duties Do I Pay Today on Classic Car Imports?
By Alex Naumov on July 24, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Updated August 6, 2026. The Section 122 surcharge expired on July 24 and new Section 301 duties took effect. This article reflects CBP's implementation notice, CSMS #69326983.
Ship Your Military Car to South Korea: 2026 PCS Guide
By Dan Burkandt on July 22, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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A PCS to Korea moves your household across nine time zones, and your car is the piece with the most rules attached. The good news: if your orders authorize it, the government ships one vehicle for free. This guide covers how that entitlement works in 2026, what it does not cover, and …
Guatemala Car Shipping Documents Checklist for 2026 Imports
By Alex Naumov on May 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Shipping a car to Guatemala from the United States involves more paperwork than most people expect. The documentation requirements span both the U.S. export side and the Guatemalan import side, and a single missing document can delay customs clearance by days or longer. This checklist …
Vehicle Shipping Case Studies: Wholesale, Classics & Relocations
By Alex Naumov on May 7, 2026 at 1:43 PM
West Coast Shipping handles vehicle logistics across a wide range of situations -- from wholesale dealers moving hundreds of units a year to individuals shipping a single car across an ocean for the first time. What these cases have in common is complexity: multiple moving parts, tigh …
Ship Cars To El Salvador 2026: Complete Guide & Requirements
By Alex Naumov on May 1, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Shipping a car to El Salvador from the United States involves navigating specific customs regulations and documentation requirements. Whether you're relocating, buying a vehicle from a U.S. auction, or importing for commercial purposes, understanding El Salvador's current import regul …
Can I Ship Salvage Cars To El Salvador? 2026 Complete Guide
By Alex Naumov on May 1, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Shipping a salvage car to El Salvador presents unique challenges and restrictions that potential importers must carefully consider before purchasing damaged vehicles from U.S. auctions. While the prospect of importing a salvage vehicle may seem financially attractive, El Salvador's st …
Customs Bond for Car Imports to the USA: Do You Need One?
By Alex Naumov on April 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
What Is a Customs Bond and Do You Need One to Import a Car to the USA? A customs bond is one of those import requirements that most people encounter for the first time when they are already mid-process. It is not a tax or a shipping cost. It is a financial guarantee that the import wi …
After US Customs: How to Register and Title Your Imported Car by State
By Alex Naumov on April 29, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Customs clearance is not the finish line. It is the point where federal jurisdiction ends and state jurisdiction begins, and the state process is where most first-time importers run into delays they did not plan for. This guide covers every step from port release to a fully registered …