IMPORT CARS FROM EUROPE:Complete 2026 Car Import Guide + Car Import Calculator
We import cars from Europe to the US by ocean and air, and ship them door to door. Our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey cover all of the US for imports and exports. Our own team loads every car and handles every document.
Read our car import from Europe guide below, and get an instant rate to import your car using our Car Import Calculator.
We help car enthusiasts import their dream cars from anywhere in the world.
The United States imports more vehicles than any other country in the world. Collectors buy in Europe for the cars that were never sold here, or never sold here in that spec. We run shared containers from Rotterdam, so you pay for one slot, not a whole container.
Built to Bring Your Dream Car Home From Europe
We ship collector cars door to door, by ocean and air, for private buyers and for car events, rallies, shows and auctions around the world. If you bought the car at a European auction or show, we pick it up there. We walk you through what US Customs, the NHTSA, DOT and the EPA ask for, and which import route fits your car's age.
Frequently Asked Questions on Car Imports from Europe:
We make the dream of importing a car from Europe a reality. Our team handles everything in Europe and the US for a simple door to door import, for classic, collector and modern cars alike. Our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey cover all of the US, and our own team loads every car and handles every document. Choose the journey, by airplane or by ocean container. It's your dream car. Let's bring her home.
US Car Import Rate Calculator
Get a door-to-door rate to import your car from Europe to the USA instantly using our car import calculator.
Transit Times for Car Imports from Europe
Transit depends on the European port, the US port and the container you choose
A shared container waits to fill, so it takes longer than a container of your own
Cars bound for California sail farther than cars bound for New Jersey
The import calculator shows the transit time and door to door rate for your car's origin and your ZIP
Car Imports From Europe Made More Affordable
We make it affordable to import cars from Europe with shared containers. Cars that were never sold in the US are within reach, and you pay for one slot, not a whole container. We run shared containers from Rotterdam. When the car must travel on its own, we book it a dedicated container.
We believe in making it easy to import cars to the US, with one door to door rate for shipping, ground transport and more. Here are the charges it includes:
Inland pickup in Europe/UK via open or enclosed* trailer
Warehouse acceptance fee
Warehouse storage fee
Booking fee
Handling fee
Chassis Fee
Drayage
Block & brace
Seal fee
Humidifier fee
Picture fees
Ocean freight service
Mailing of documents
ISF Filing
DTHC
Appointment fee
Gate fee
AMS Filing
Release fee
Unloading in one of our own warehouses
Storage at our warehouse on the terms shown in your quote
Delivery to your door via open or enclosed* trailer
*when the option is selected in the import calculator when calculating the rate.
We Import Cars From Europe Via These Ports:
Rotterdam, Netherlands (Consolidation Available)
Bremerhaven, Germany
Antwerp, Belgium
Car Import Services From Europe:
Container, RoRo & Air Freight service
Container loading & crating options
EU export documents, with US entry filed by a licensed customs broker
Door to door delivery
Short-term & long-term storage
Auctions
Temporary, permanent & event imports
Returning US vehicles
US Car Import Laws & Restrictions
We keep the import simple: one door to door rate from the calculator, and one team from pickup in Europe to delivery at your door.
Our team handles the logistics for events, rallies, shows and auctions. We also handle tourist and temporary imports, with the documents a foreign vehicle needs for temporary entry to the US for up to 1 year.
We prepare the paperwork customs, NHTSA, DOT and EPA ask for, so your car enters the US legally.
Import Car Restrictions
Regulations on car imports from Europe vary by vehicle age and the intended vehicle use.
Vehicles 25 years old and OLDER:
Not required to conform to DOT & EPA rules as long as the vehicle is unmodified
Vehicles UNDER 25 years old:
Factory built race cars have no age requirement and can be imported regardless of age
Unmodified US built vehicles can be returned back to the United States
Show & display vehicles for events, testing, and other applicable use cases
Import Duties & Taxes
US import duty on vehicles from Europe:
Duty depends on the car's age, where it was built and how it enters.
The import calculator shows the current rate for your car.
25% for EU-built pickups and light trucks of any age; UK-built ones pay 35% (25 years or older) or 50% (newer)
Paperwork Required For Imports
These are the documents required to legally import your car from Europe into the US:
Original bill of lading
Bill of sale
Foreign registration or US title
NHTSA approval letter (Show or Display and RI imports only)
EPA Form 3520-1
DOT Form HS-7
About Us
We pride ourselves in safe and reliable international car shipping for consumers, dealers, collectors, and wholesalers around the world. We speak English, German, French, Dutch, Arabic, & Spanish.
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