The timeline for importing a car can vary wildly. It’s not uncommon to wait up to six months for your vehicle to clear customs, but the process could take as little as two weeks if you are lucky. The final price of the car will depend on where it is coming from, what type of vehicle you are importing and whether or not you are paying customs duties. This post will look at the timeline for importing a car, how much it will cost and what you need to do before you import your car.
The Timeline for Importing a Car
The first step of importing a car is to decide if the car you are interested in is worth the cost. The second step is to find out what model of car you want and where it comes from. You have to check if there are duties on the vehicle that are being imported, which can vary on where it was made, what it includes, and how long it will take for the import process. The duty fee will also depend on your income bracket as well as other factors. You will then have to pay for transportation or hire someone who can do this for you. Next you have to make sure the car is legal and that it will pass safety tests. After this, there may be any number of steps required for paper work and customs clearance. This can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.
How Much It Will Cost To Import Your Car
The cost to import your car will depend on multiple factors. The first factor is where the car is coming from. Cars that are imported from Europe, for example, will come with a much higher customs duty than cars coming in from Canada. The second factor is the type of vehicle you are importing. For instance, certain expensive vehicles might have a much higher customs duty than an affordable one. The final factor is whether or not you are paying customs duties. If you decide to pay customs duties, then the price of your vehicle will be different than if you do not pay them.
What You Need To Do Before Importing Your Car
If you are importing a car, then there are certain steps that you need to take before the process begins. You will need to be aware of what type of vehicle you want to import and the country it is coming from. You will also need to determine what documents you will need for this process.
These are the things that MVS can do to help you with importing your car:
– Assist with determining your shipping container size
– Transport vehicle overseas
– Quote on customs duties, importation tax, value added tax (VAT), and other taxes
– Arrange for temporary storage in destination country
Summary
The timeline for importing a car will depend on the location of the country, where it is coming from, what type of vehicle you are importing and whether or not you are paying customs duties. If all these factors seem intimidating to think about by you, don’t worry!