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How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car from Germany to the US in 2025?
By Alex Naumov on October 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Germany is one of the most popular sources for U.S. imports—think classic BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi—thanks to build quality and deep parts support. Since April 2025, tariff treatment can significantly affect total cost depending on origin and HTS classification—not all vehicle …
How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car from France to the US in 2025?
By Alex Naumov on October 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
France offers a rich mix of classics (Citroën, Peugeot, Renault), modern Alpine performance, and ultra-luxury marques. Since April 2025, tariff treatment can significantly affect total cost depending on origin and HTS classification—not all vehicles are impacted the same way.
How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car from the Netherlands to the US?
By Alex Naumov on October 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The Netherlands is a strategic gateway for European exports to the U.S., with Rotterdam offering world-class port handling and frequent sailings. From classic European models to Dutch-market variants, importing via the Netherlands combines strong logistics with broad vehicle availabil …
How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car from Spain to the US in 2025?
By Alex Naumov on October 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Spain Vehicle Imports: Costs, Routes, and 2025 Tariffs (Corrected) Spain offers a distinctive mix of classic SEATs, unique Euro-spec models, and rare vehicles never sold in the U.S. Importing from Spain opens the door to Mediterranean automotive culture and European engineering. Since …
How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car to the US? Country-by-Country Guide
By Alex Naumov on October 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Importing a car to the United States involves significant costs beyond just international shipping, including customs duties, new tariffs introduced in April 2025, fees, taxes, and compliance modifications that vary dramatically by country of origin and vehicle specifications. Underst …
Right-Hand Drive Imports: US Legalization & Registration Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Right-hand-drive (RHD) icons—from Nissan Skyline GT-Rs to Land Rover Defenders—are no longer exotic sights at American cars & coffee meets. Thanks to evolving federal exemptions and a passionate enthusiast base, more RHD vehicles land on U.S. shores every year. Yet clearing U.S. C …
US-EU 15% Tariff Deal: Clear Impacts on Auto Logistics
By Alex Naumov on July 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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US-EU 15% Tariff Deal: How It Changes Car Shipping Forever If you woke up on August 1st thinking about importing that dream BMW or vintage Porsche from Europe, congratulations—you just saved thousands of dollars overnight. The new US-EU trade agreement that established a flat 15% tari …
Japan–U.S. Auto Tariffs: How OEM Price Cuts Impact Car Shipping | WCS
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Japan’s top automakers have taken an aggressive step to protect their U.S. market share—cutting factory-gate prices on exported vehicles by nearly 20 percent after Washington’s 25 percent tariff hike. While the headlines focus on consumer sticker prices, the deeper story is how these …
Japan–U.S. Auto Trade Talks 2025: Impact on Car Shipping | WCS
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Japan’s decision to continue trade talks with the United States—announced this week by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba—could realign trans-Pacific auto flows, tariff structures, and shipping capacity for years to come. For West Coast Shipping (WCS) and our global clients, understanding …
Can I Ship a Collectible Car to a Car Show? International Shipping Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 8, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Moving collectible cars across borders for exhibition, auction, or display purposes requires specialized expertise beyond ordinary auto transport. Many collectors ask, can I ship a collectible car to a car show? The answer is yes—but the Show and Display exemption requires meticulous …