A Step-by-step Guide to Shipping Your Vehicle Overseas Finding an international car shipping company offering expert cargo export services can be quite a job at hand. To make an informed decision, you need to consider various factors and must get price quotes from different providers. After you have passed this first hurdle, the next step involves preparing for the process. During this stage, you must complete necessary paperwork, prepare the vehicle, and purchase insurance to ensure smooth sailing. To help avoid confusion, the post explains these steps.
Collect Necessary Documents To ship your vehicle overseas, you will need the certificate title (original or a certified copy by the DMV), which helps prove ownership. If the vehicle has a lien, get a letter from the lender certifying that you have the authority to ship the vehicle. The letter must be printed on the original letterhead and should provide vehicle details such as its make, model, VIN, and the lien holder’s contact details. For new cars, owners must get the manufacturer’s statement of origin from the dealership.
Prepare the Vehicle You will have to declare the contents of the car at Customs. To avoid hassles, remove all your personal belongings from the car. Make a list of items you remove. Many international car shipping companies allow owners to leave spare tires, factoryissued tools, and fire extinguisher in the car, which is why it is a good idea to ask your provider the things you can leave in the vehicle. Drain the tank by about ž. Clean the vehicle and make sure there are no dirt particles sticking to the undercarriage.
Get Marine Insurance
If you are shipping your car via water, purchase marine insurance to hedge against any possible risk of loss due to exposure to water. Most international car shipping companies have insurance, however, it is minimal, and usually do not provide comprehensive coverage. Before purchasing insurance, enquire the provider about what’s covered.
Learn About Taxes, Duties, and Additional Charges Enquire about the taxes and duties charged by the destination country, many of which will depend on your employment status, residence status, and vehicle ownership duration. Ask your provider, whether you’d be required to pay port charges, and other costs such as terminal handling and documentation fee. Add these expenses to your cost sheet to get an estimated final cost.
Wrap up Shipping a vehicle overseas can be a demanding task. There are many variables involved and you need to ensure several things. Follow these steps to ensure smooth sailing. Before signing the service contract with the provider, make sure the costs are mentioned clearly. The contract should be a mirror image of the verbal agreement between you and the provider. If you wish to learn more about our shipping and transportation services, simply call +1 (360) 597-9320 or fill out our contact form, and leave rest to us.