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IEEPA Tariff Refunds for US Car Imports: How to Claim Yours Before the Deadline | 2026 Guide
By Alex Naumov on May 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
If you paid IEEPA tariffs on a car import to the US, that money is now eligible for refund. CBP began processing claims on April 20, 2026, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down IEEPA tariffs. This guide walks through the steps to claim yours, whether you're filing dire …
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 …
Vehicle Shipping Case Studies: Wholesale, Classics & Relocations
By Alex Naumov on May 7, 2026 at 1:43 PM
West Coast Shipping handles vehicle logistics across a wide range of situations -- from wholesale dealers moving hundreds of units a year to individuals shipping a single car across an ocean for the first time. What these cases have in common is complexity: multiple moving parts, tigh …
Ferrari 360, Murciélago & F1: 25-Year Import Math Rule Explained
By Alex Naumov on May 4, 2026 at 9:03 AM
The 25-year rule does not just simplify paperwork. It fundamentally restructures the economics of importing a car from Europe. For buyers eyeing specific european exotic cars, crossing that threshold can shift the total landed cost by $50,000 to over $100,000, before a single dollar o …
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 …
Can I Ship Salvage Cars To El Salvador? 2026 Complete Guide
By Alex Naumov on May 1, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Shipping a salvage car to El Salvador presents unique challenges and restrictions that potential importers must carefully consider before purchasing damaged vehicles from U.S. auctions. While the prospect of importing a salvage vehicle may seem financially attractive, El Salvador's st …
Mandatory Cameras in New Cars by 2027: What the Law Actually Says
By Alex Naumov on May 1, 2026 at 7:24 AM
The internet is buzzing with warnings about mandatory government cameras in every new car. Some of it is real. A lot of it is noise. Here's how to tell the difference — and what it means for collectors.
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 …