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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 …
Total Cost to Import a Car from USA to Belgium: 2026 Worked Examples
By Alex Naumov on April 28, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Most Belgium import guides stop at duty and VAT. This one does not. The BIV registration tax is the component most articles omit, and it is also the one that most surprises buyers once the vehicle arrives. This article shows three complete cost breakdowns -- line by line, including BI …
Classic American Cars and BIV Tax in Belgium: Pre-1997 Rules Explained
By Alex Naumov on April 28, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Do Classic American Cars Face Lower BIV Tax in Belgium? The Pre-1997 Calculation Explained The short answer is yes, significantly lower. A 1969 Camaro and a 2020 F-150 are both American V8 vehicles, but their BIV tax treatment in Belgium is completely different. Understanding why requ …
Belgium BIV Tax on American Trucks and SUVs: Real Cost Explained
By Alex Naumov on April 28, 2026 at 8:23 AM
The BIV (Belasting op de Inverkeerstelling) is Belgium's vehicle registration tax, and it is the cost that most surprises buyers planning car shipping from the US to Belgium. For classic American vehicles it is manageable. For modern American pickups and large SUVs, it can be the sing …
BIV Tax on US Cars in Belgium: Trucks, Classics, and 2026 Cost Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 28, 2026 at 8:09 AM
The BIV -- Belasting op de Inverkeerstelling, Belgium's vehicle registration tax -- is the cost that most surprises buyers planning car shipping from the US to Belgium. Import duty and VAT are broadly understood. The BIV is not, and for certain categories of American vehicles it can b …
Belgian Classic Car Shows: How US Owners Ship Cars to Participate
By Alex Naumov on April 27, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Belgium has a collector car show circuit that draws serious attention from American owners who want to display their vehicles in front of a European audience. The logistics of getting there and back are manageable, but they are different from a permanent import -- different documents, …
American Cars Belgian Collectors Want
By Alex Naumov on April 27, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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Belgium punches above its weight as a destination for American classic cars. The country's position at the center of European logistics, its mix of Flemish and Walloon collector communities, and a tax structure that specifically rewards pre-1995 vehicles all shape a market with distin …
T1 Transit Document: What It Means for Your US Car Arriving in Belgium
By Alex Naumov on April 27, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Most people planning car shipping from the US to Belgium focus on the standard import documentation, title, bill of lading, customs declaration. The T1 transit document rarely comes up in general guides, and yet it is one of the most consequential pieces of paperwork for vehicles arri …