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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 …
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 …
Export U.S. Race Cars: Top Countries & Shipping Guide | WCS
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 16, 2025 at 6:23 AM
The global motorsport scene craves American muscle and engineering, from IMSA-spec Corvettes tearing up European tracks to vintage Trans-Am Camaros lighting up hill-climb events in South America. Understanding which countries import the most U.S. race cars, their regulatory quirks, an …
Exotic Car Transport: International Luxury Vehicle Shipping
By Monica Mena on July 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Few things raise the pulse faster than hearing a Lamborghini V12 echo inside an enclosed trailer—unless it is the moment that exotic car owners watch their pride and joy roll out of a climate-controlled container at a foreign destination. Moving a supercar across borders is more than …
Moving With a Vehicle to Netherlands
By Monica Mena on July 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Moving to the Netherlands permanently? You could save thousands of euros by importing your personal vehicle completely tax-free under the Netherlands' "removal goods" program. This comprehensive guide explains how qualifying residents can bring one or several vehicles to the Netherlan …
Moving With a Vehicle to Norway
By Dan Burkandt on July 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Moving to Norway presents unique challenges when it comes to bringing your personal vehicle. Unlike many other countries, Norway doesn't offer duty-free vehicle import options for relocating residents—you'll pay the same taxes and duties as if purchasing the car locally. However, unde …