Importing a Vehicle into the United States

There are two main ways to ship a car from the Saudi to the USA: via a containerized service or roll-on roll-off.  will explain the benefits of both and the service options. You can ship cars two ways with a container; or by a RORO vessel.

Importing a vehicle into the United States can be a daunting process and it must be handled the right way from start to finish if you want to have your car accepted when it’s time to cross the U.S. border. Vehicles that are imported must comply with regulations set by numerous organizations as well as the safety standards set by the Motor Vehicle Safety act of 1966 as well as the Clean Air Act of 1968 and other standards to ensure that all vehicles entering the country is safe, reliable and up to par with those manufactured within the US.

 Preparing a Motor Vehicle for Import

As a vehicle owner that wants to have their car, truck or other mode of transportation imported into the United States, you will need to take care of several things in advance to make sure the vehicle is ready for import.

Cleaning your Vehicle Exterior

All motor vehicles must be thoroughly cleaned prior to shipment from another country. This includes the undercarriage. While many believe this is to ensure dirt does not damage other vehicles on the shipment, it is due to safeguards being in place to prevent dangerous pests from entering the United States.

Cleaning the Vehicle Interior

The exterior is an important factor in importing a vehicle, but equally important is the interior of the car. All personal content needs to be removed before the car is shipped. This is for the safety of the vehicle owner as well as the safety of shipping personnel and other motor vehicles on the shipment.

During shipment voyage, your motor vehicle will be susceptible to thieves that may be present on the loading or unloading dock as well as people who may be present while the vehicle is in transit to the US. It is best to have the car emptied of all personal content to deter potential break-ins that will damage the vehicle as well as cause a loss of valuables to the owner.

Paperwork Necessary for Import.

You must have the following documentation to import your motor vehicle:

• Bill of Lading

• Bill of Sale

• Registration from country of origin

• Proof of ownership

Duty Rates for U.S. Entry

All motor vehicles entering the United States for import are subject to duty fees. Canadian motor vehicles are duty-free unless CBP states otherwise.

The rates are generally listed at the following percentages:

• Automobiles: 2. 5% (two point five percent)
  

• Large Trucks: 25%  (twenty five percent)
  

• Motorcycles: Possibility of no dutiable fees or will have duties up to 2. 4% (two point four)
  

U.S. residents that are returning to the United States from travel, study abroad or working abroad are eligible for CBP duty exemption and can receive a credit up to $800 that can be applied to duty fees if the import meets the following criteria:

• The vehicle is imported only for personal use

• The vehicle accompanies the owner on their return to the U.S.

• The vehicle was purchased/acquired from the country the owner is returning to the U.S. from

Once the exemption is applied, a flat duty rate of only 3% will be applied for the following $1000 of motor vehicle value while the remainder will be dutiable at the normal duty rate. shipping a car from saudi arabia to usa

Please find following official website for more authentic information https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/importing-car

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