How much does it cost to have a car shipped overseas? As you may have guessed, it's not a
straightforward answer.
You have to take into consideration where you're starting from, if you need domestic car
shipping as well, the distance of your domestic auto shipping order, and where your final car shipping
destination is located. In addition, individual auto transportation companies will have their own set prices
for their services.
Below are some other costs which may be involved in international car shipping.
Marine Insurance
You never know if anything will happen to your vehicle while it's being shipped
internationally. To protect your investment, you should highly consider getting marine car insurance.
Many vehicle shipping companies will have this as an add-on option and your car insurance
provider may also offer it as well. If you're in the unlucky position where neither party offers marine
insurance, you'll have to do additional research to purchase an automobile marine insurance policy from
another company.
Customs Duty
Whenever you ship anything overseas, it may be subject to a customs tax. Shipping a car is no
exception. You need to get in touch with the port in your destination country to see exactly what custom
fees they charge for overseas car shipping. Typically, you can expect this amount to be a certain percentage
of your car's value.
Destination Charges
Once your car is in your destination country, it needs to be unloaded and sent through
customs. Since by law you're not allowed to do this yourself, you'll have to hire a customs agent or use one
that's provided through your vehicle shipping company. On average, these agents will add around $500 extra
to your bill.
Additional Fees
Our auto shipping experts will let you know approximately how much international car shipping
services will cost. In most cases, they'll also provide a list of additional fees and/or taxes. Always allow
a little more in your budget than what you’re quoted so you'll be ready if any unexpected car shipping costs
pop up.
As you can see, international car shipping costs may be vastly different from one customer to
another. This is why it's always a good idea to get an international auto shipping quote from not just one
company, but several.
