Ship a car to the USA
Classic and collector cars from Germany by container to the US East or West Coast – with ISF data, export customs and secure lashing.
Import rules at a glance
- Vehicles under 25 years must meet US safety and emission standards – for European models usually only possible with costly conversion.
- Vehicles 25 years and older are exempt from the safety standards (25-year rule).
- On import: forms EPA 3520-1 and DOT HS-7.
- Duty generally 2.5 % for cars, 25 % for pick-ups and many vans; special tariffs currently apply to younger EU cars.
Documents we need
- Registration certificate Part I and II (originals)
- Vehicle deregistered or with export plates
- Purchase contract or invoice with VIN, make, model, year, engine size and fuel type
- Copy of the shipper’s ID card or passport; for companies the EORI number
- Name and address of the consignee in the destination country
- ISF data (“10+2”) – filed by the US importer at least 24 hours before loading
- Purchase invoice and foreign registration for US customs entry
We check before booking whether any further documents are needed.
Good to know
For classic cars aged 25+ the container is the safest option. Several collector cars can be shipped together in one 40’ High Cube.
How the shipment works
Vehicle details, destination port and time frame – you get a quote quickly.
You bring the vehicle to us or we collect it.
Export declaration, loading and professional lashing in the container.
Follow the shipment online and receive the documents for collection.
Will my vehicle fit in the container? Vehicle calculator → · All documents in the document check → · When must the vehicle be ready? → · Container shipping to this country →
As of September 2026. Import rules change frequently – all information without guarantee. Please clarify the import with the consignee or the competent authority in the destination country before buying.
Ship a car to the USA?
We advise you personally and take care of everything – from deregistration to the destination port.