Car Shipping to France from the USA – Get Instant Rates

The average cost to ship a car to France from the USA ranges between $1,050 and $1,800 per car.

This port-to-port shipping cost does not include vehicle collection, destination fees, import duties, and cargo damage protection. The most affordable destination port in France for container shipping is Le Havre.

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Vehicles typically take 30 to 45 days to sail from the US to France, depending on the coast they sail from. Cars shipped from our facilities in NJ and FL would arrive faster than cars shipped from our California warehouse. Container loading and customs clearance typically adds about 2 weeks to the process.

Yes, France ranks among the top destinations for classic cars exported from the United States. When importing classic cars over 30 years old to France, there is no import duty, and the VAT is reduced to only 5.5% instead of the standard 19%. We have extensive experience shipping valuable classic vehicles with the proper care and protection they require.

Required documents include: Original vehicle title, Bill of sale, Power of Attorney form, and a completed Online Shipping Form. International residents must also provide a copy of their passport. US citizens need to provide a copy of their EIN Letter. If there is a lien on the car, a lien release letter is also required.

As of 2024, the import duty on cars to France is 10% plus 19% VAT. However, when importing classic cars over 30 years old, there is no import duty, and the VAT is reduced to only 5.5%. Destination charges are approximately $600 and depend on the receiving import agent in France.

To register your newly imported car in France, follow these steps: Obtain a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from the car manufacturer, get the car inspected at an approved technical control center, collect necessary documents (proof of identity and address, proof of ownership, CoC, technical inspection report, customs clearance certificate), complete form cerfa n°13750, submit all documents to your local prefecture or online via the ANTS website, pay the registration fee and taxes, and receive your new French registration card (carte grise).