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 …
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 …
Copart El Salvador: Shipping Salvage Cars to Acajutla | 2026
By Alex Naumov on May 1, 2026 at 7:41 AM
A car bought at Copart in Texas can reach Acajutla in 16 days for $3,500 in a shared container, per our October 2026 rates table. Our view: for El Salvador the build date decides more than the title brand, because the country caps used gasoline and diesel cars at 8 years from manufact …
Ford's Factory Sleeper: What a Mercury Marauder Costs, What to Check, and What It Takes to Import One | 2026 Guide
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:40 AM
The Mercury Marauder is three cars under one badge: a 1963 to 1965 fastback built for NASCAR, a 1969 to 1970 full-size 429 cruiser, and the 2003 to 2004 black sedan that brought a Mustang Mach 1 engine to a Grand Marquis. Classic.com puts the average across all three at about $20,600 …
Importing an Electric Car to the US: Rules and Duty | 2026
By Alex Naumov on November 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
A modern electric car built for another market almost never clears the US 25-year rule, and a Chinese-built one pays a 100% Section 301 tariff on top. The EV import that works today is the old one: Toyota launched the Prius in December 1997, so the first hybrids are now old enough to …
Guatemala Import Duties & Taxes Calculator: 2026 Car Guide
By Alex Naumov on October 3, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Calculating import duties and taxes for used car imports to Guatemala requires understanding the country's CIF-based assessment system, VAT structure, and various administrative fees, though specific calculation methods and rates can vary significantly based on vehicle characteristics …
Japan Car Import Taxes, Duty-Free Options & Regulations | Complete Guide
By Dan Burkandt on September 19, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Importing a vehicle into Japan involves navigating a unique regulatory framework combining moderate import duties with comprehensive domestic taxation, mandatory vehicle inspections (shaken), and strict safety standards. Understanding Japan's complete import cost structure—from custom …
Car Import Tax Netherlands: Import Duty, VAT, BPM & Exemptions
By Dan Burkandt on September 19, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Car import tax Netherlands isn’t just EU duty and VAT—it also includes the Netherlands’ BPM levy, which can materially change your landed cost depending on emissions, fuel type, and vehicle age. This guide breaks down import tax Netherlands step by step—customs duty, VAT, BPM, and reg …
Australia Car Import Taxes, Duty-Free Options & Regulations | Complete Guide
By Dan Burkandt on September 19, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Importing a vehicle to Australia involves navigating one of the world's most comprehensive automotive import frameworks, combining moderate basic tax rates with substantial additional costs and strict regulatory compliance requirements. Understanding Australia's complete cost structur …
Norway EV VAT and Registration Tax: Import Costs | 2026
By Dan Burkandt on September 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
An electric car registered in Norway in 2026 pays 25% VAT on every krone above NOK 300,000, down from a NOK 500,000 limit in 2025. The limit is set to fall again in January 2027 and reach zero in 2028, so the calendar now moves the landed cost of a US-bought EV more than the freight d …