Shipping a Car From Spain to the USA

Contemplating car shipment from Spain to USA? We make it easy with the help of our representatives at Ship Overseas. It’s actually a breeze to ship a car from Spain to the USA; just follow this helpful guide to learn the basics. We can start things off with a free, no-obligation quote. For that, you will have to give us the Year/Make/Model of your car, Pickup Zip Code or Departure Port in Spain, and Destination Country, in this case, the USA. 

Start off with a free quote on shipping a car from Spain to the USA. We will need the Year/Make/Model of your car, Pickup Zip Code or Departure Port, Destination Country (USA), and Destination Port. We will handle the rest.

What to Know When Shipping a Car to the USA From Spain

Your car must pass United States EPA & DOT standards so it can pass U.S. Customs. Motor vehicles less than 25 years old must comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in order to be imported permanently into the United States.

Temporary auto imports into the USA are available for other vehicles for up to one year.  Non-residents can no longer import a private use vehicle into the USA for up to 1 year WITHOUT pre-approval from the EPA in advance of arrival. The vehicle must have less than ¼ tank of gas.

You will need this documentation and more, including:

• Bill of Lading
• Bill of Sale
• Registration from country of origin
• Proof of ownership
• EPA Form 3520-1 showing emissions compliance
• DOT Form HS-7 showing safety compliance
• Manufacturers label on engine showing emission requirements have been met

Documents Required to Ship a Car to Spain

You will need the passport of consignee (the person receiving the goods at the destination port) when shipping a car from Spain to the USA. 

Salvage Titles

No salvage titles are accepted.

Customs Broker Information

Your customs broker/agent is Paul Alpren; cost is $280. 

Destination Handling Charge

The destination handling charge (DHC), also known as the Terminal Handling Charge (THC), for shipping a car from Spain to the USA is between $215 and $275.

Do Returning Citizens Have to Pay Import Fees (Terminal Handling Charges)?

Duty is applicable only for vehicles entering the USA for first time, not returning vehicles. You will pay THC+US Customs Entry (Duty only if applicable).

Vehicle Age Limits

For US Spec vehicles, there is no age limit. For non-US Spec vehicle, cars must be at least 25+ years old (classic cars primarily).

How Much is Import Tax?

Import tax is 3% (this number includes 2.5% Duty + HMF & MPF fees). HMF is the Harbor Maintenance Fee and MPF is the Merchandise Processing Fee.

How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car From Spain to the USA?

Please call us for a custom quote toll free at 888-805-4994. 

FYI, certain factors will play into your final price, such as:

• It costs more to ship an SUV or truck than a smaller car.
• It costs more to ship a car to the West Coast USA from Spain rather than the East Coast USA.
• It’s more expensive to hire our truck driver to bring the car to the port for shipping. While it’s cheaper to drive the car to and from the port yourself, sometimes it’s not possible to do this, especially when you consider paying gas, lodging, or taking time off work to get to a far-away port. 

RoRo Shipping (Roll On/Roll Off)

With RoRo shipping, all cars are secured to the deck with no exposure to the ocean water and air. RoRo shipping is the most cost effective and popular method thanks to its efficiency and reliability which are similar to that of an airport. That’s because they are governed by set departure and arrival dates. RoRo can be used to transport wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, motorhomes, campers, trailers, buses, construction vehicles and boats. This method is used for cars that can make it up the ramp and onto the ship on their own.

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