Where to Buy Classic Cars in Europe in 2026
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 24, 2026 at 4:55 AM
The math on importing a classic car from Europe just changed again, and this time it moved in the buyer's favor. On July 24, 2026, the Section 122 global surcharge expired. The new Section 301 framework that replaces it leaves European classics at a combined 12.5% duty and drops UK cl …
Where to Buy Classic Cars in the UK in 2026: Auctions, Dealers & the New Tariff Math for US Importers
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 24, 2026 at 4:54 AM
If you have been waiting on the sidelines while US tariff policy sorted itself out, this is the moment to start shopping again. As of July 24, 2026, the temporary 10% global import surcharge under Section 122 has expired, and new country-specific rates under Section 301 have taken its …
Trump's 50% Tariff on Canadian-Built Cars
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 21, 2026 at 10:12 AM
President Trump signed three proclamations on July 20, 2026 imposing an additional 50% tariff on Canadian-built motor vehicles, dairy, and alcohol. The duties take effect August 19. Here is what the new Canada tariffs actually cover, how they stack with existing US auto tariffs, and w …
What Duties Do I Pay Today To Import Race Cars To The USA?
By Dmitriy Shibarshin, Alex Naumov on June 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Race Car and Track-Only Car Import Duties Today: What Section 122 Means for Your Build | 2026 Guide After months of shifting guidance on Section 232, reciprocal tariffs, and classic‑car exemptions, many importers are asking a simple question: “If my car clears US customs today, what d …
US Car Import: Show and Display Law Explained | 2026 Guide
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
In 1999, one impounded Porsche rewrote the rules for US car import. Bill Gates and Paul Allen had each bought a Porsche 959, a car US regulators refused to admit because it was never crash-tested or emissions-certified for our roads. The cars sat in a customs warehouse for 13 years. T …
Monterey Car Week 2026: The World's Best Week for Cars | Import & Export Guide
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 22, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Monterey Car Week returns to the California coast this August, and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be a stunning lineup of classics, collector cars, race cars, and rarities that simply do not gather anywhere else on the calendar. Over 1,200 cars cross the block across the five major …
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 …
Is It Worth Importing a Car to the USA? How to Know If the Math Works
By Alex Naumov on April 29, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Most people who ask "how much does it cost to import a car" are really asking a different question: is this actually worth doing? That is the question this article answers. The cost breakdown by country is covered in the full cost breakdown by origin country. What follows is the decis …
Poor Man's BMW: Best Affordable German Cars to Import in 2026
By Alex Naumov on April 22, 2026 at 11:36 AM
The label is informal, but the category is real. Several German cars deliver the driving experience, the engineering quality, or the visual presence of a BMW without the price tag -- and the German domestic market remains the best place to source them. This article covers the most com …