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Car Shipping from Dubai to Germany

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.

Transit

18–24 days

Cost band

$1,900 – $4,800

Recommended

Sea container

Port of entry

Hamburg / Bremerhaven

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Shipping options

  • Sea container (recommended)
  • Air freight
  • RoRo

Ports & airports

  • Hamburg — Sea
  • Bremerhaven — Sea
  • Frankfurt — Air

We route through the gateway that best fits your timeline and budget — sea for value, air where speed matters.

Duty & taxes at destination

  • Import duty: 10%
  • VAT: 19%

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.

Documents you'll need

  • Original title / ownership document
  • Bill of sale or purchase invoice
  • Passport copy of the importer
  • Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for registration

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to ship a car from Dubai to Germany?

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.

What duty and VAT will I pay importing a car into Germany?

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.

Which documents do I need?

The original title, bill of sale or invoice, a passport copy, and a Certificate of Conformity for road registration.

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