Duty and VAT are charged on the CIF value at clearance. A Certificate of Conformity is needed before the vehicle can be registered for the road.
18–24 days
$1,900 – $4,800
Sea container
Hamburg / Bremerhaven
We route through the gateway that best fits your timeline and budget — sea for value, air where speed matters.
Charges are typically assessed on the CIF value (vehicle value plus insurance and freight) at the point of clearance. We confirm exact figures against current rates before you commit.
Typical door-to-port transit is 18–24 days by sea container, the recommended mode for value retention. Air freight is faster where time is critical.
Germany applies roughly 10% import duty plus 19% VAT on the CIF value (vehicle value plus insurance and freight). Reliefs may apply to qualifying classics.
The original title, bill of sale or invoice, a passport copy, and a Certificate of Conformity for road registration.
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