Pat Goss' Tips & Expert Advice

Shipping A Car Overseas

Shipping a car overseas is a great deal more complicated than shipping it across state lines. It is likely to be more expensive and may take longer, as well. But, that shouldn't deter you from using such a car shipping option. It just means you'll have to do your homework and learn some new terminology. For example, when you ship a car overseas you may have to deal with port and clearance charges. These will not be included in the price of shipping a vehicle. Port and clearance charges are assessed and determined by the destination country, and shipping your car inside a container will add to this total.

When you ship a car overseas you may have to deal with import duties and taxes. Every country has its own set of rules, so you should check with a particular country's embassy to find out what additional costs and rules you may be subject to when shipping a car overseas. You might find some details online, but you should verify what you find with at least one other source.