Sweden

Shipping Car to Sweden From USA                  

We have been shipping cars to Sweden for over 25 years. If you have a car in the United States and need our professional "international car shipping" service, you can rely on us. We specialize in shipping cars overseas from the US. This article will cover: Departure Ports in US, Arrival Ports in Sweden, Import Duties, and Shipping Methods.  If your car is far from one of the departure ports shown below, we can arrange our transport truck to pick up your vehicle anywhere in the United States.

Important: Our competitors cannot compete with our pricing because of our relationship with the US Military. This allows anyone to take advantage of our low pricing on our shipping line which sails to Sweden, UK, Germany & Belgium.

All cars will arrive in Gothenburg, SE

2 Car Shipping Methods

1) RoRo Ship (Roll on Roll off)

Use this car shipping method if you are shipping one or two cars to Sweden. The car must be able to start on its own and drive up the ramp with no mechanical assistance. The only items permitted inside the vehicle are the spare tire along with the jack. Once the car is aboard the ship, it is blocked and braced to the ship's deck to prevent it from slipping and sliding as the ship rocks at sea. 

Shipping a car to Sweden using the RoRo method is much cheaper than the second method (container shipping) because less people are involved and there are no cranes to lift the vehicles on and off the ship. It is also a much safer method since the car is driven onto the ship vs lifted in a container.

2) Container Ship

Use this car shipping method if you are moving to Sweden and taking personal belongings. This is a fantastic way to ship a car to Sweden while moving household items. You can use either a shared container or full "exclusive" container. Unlike the RoRo shipping method, you can ship items in the car as long as you have an itemized list of the items along with their values.

Shared Container - Use a shared container if you can fit all boxes inside your truck and back seat. You will have to secure the boxes very well to prevent them from damaging the interior of the car. The car will be lifted on and off the ship so items will move. In addition, the ship will be rocking while out to sea so the boxes will be shifting. When using a shared container, someone else's belongings will be in the container as well.

Full Container - Use a full container if you are shipping multiple cars or moving large items like furniture. This is also known as an exclusive container. The picture to the left illustrates how your car and items will be shipped.

Documents & Info Needed to Ship a Car to Sweden

1. Original title of the vehicle. It must be free and clear of any liens.
2. Purchase invoice identifying price, date and place of purchase.
3. Customs form (separate from household goods).
4. Insurance documents from USA.
5. Interim (temporary) insurance issued by Swedish insurance company.
6. CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
7. Customers who qualify for duty-free import of household goods may also qualify for duty-free import of a vehicle.
8. IF OWNED AND USED ABROAD FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR AND NOT TO BE SOLD FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AFTER IMPORTATION.
9. One vehicle per person is allowed to be imported.
10. Tax and fees are payable at the arrival destination port.
11. Most important is to get a quote 1st to see how much it will cost to ship a car to Sweden.

Swedish citizens who have been residing in the USA for 12 months or more are entitled to return to their country with a vehicle provided they have owned the vehicle for more than one year. If they have lived in the USA for one year or longer and have not owned their current vehicle for more than one year, they can make a representation before shipping to get permission to ship the vehicle from the Swedish Embassy. This will exempt them from Customs taxes.

Swedish Import Duties and Fees

• Contact the nearest Swedish Consulate to find out the the current tax rates, if any! Alternatively you can contact them in Washington, DC.

Embassy of Sweden
2900 K Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 1 (202) 467-2600
Fax: 1 (202) 467-2699

Why choose us over the competition?

We have a solid track record and are an Accredited Company registered with the Better Business Bureau. Click the BBB image to the left to validate our A+ Accreditation. When shipping a car, an owner should only work with a BBB Accredited business.

We are registered with the FMC (Federal Maritime Commission). Click the image to the left and Select "Organization Name" and type in "Ship Overseas". Here is proof of our FMC Certification (also known as a NVOCC License). Never use an international car shipping company who cannot prove they are certified with the Federal Government.

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