Shipping Your Car to the Netherlands? Car Shipping from the USA to the Netherlands starts at a cost of $949 USD with an estimated turnaround time of 4-6 weeks, depending on the make and model of the vehicle, the port of origin, and the method of shipment. Below, we explore everything you need to know about shipping your car to the Netherlands.
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Read on below for our US to Netherlands Vehicle Shipping Checklist, Vehicle Import Options, US to Netherlands Car Shipping Costs & Time Frame, US to Netherlands Vehicle Shipping Options, Ports Served in the US & Netherlands, and other details for Car Shipping from USA to the Netherlands.
As you engage in the vehicle shipping process, some of the most important questions to consider include:
These questions and more will determine whether your car is eligible for shipping to Netherlands. Your actual tax rate is based on these details.
You should never assume your scenario is the same as someone else’s. Some vehicles such as used cars may have eligibility requirements that differ from those for newer vehicles for import into the Netherlands.
Using a baseline of a compact car being shipped using the roll-on/roll-off method from the Port of Los Angeles to the Port of Bremerhaven, our estimate for Car Shipping from USA to Germany starts at a cost of $749 USD, with an estimated turnaround time of 4 to 6 weeks.
Using a baseline of a compact car being shipped using the roll-on/roll-off method from the Port of Los Angeles to the Port of Rotterdam, our estimate for Car Shipping from USA to the Netherlands starts at a cost of $749 USD, with an estimated turnaround time of 14-28 days.
However, the cost to ship a car to the Netherlands can vary according to factors such as the model and make of your vehicle, your current location, the nearest departure port in the USA, your shipping method of choice, availability of your chosen services and your final destination. Additionally, you’ll need to consider costs such as storage, cleaning, other vendor fees, and Dutch taxes & duties.
Prior to shipping a vehicle from US to the Netherlands, verify your vehicle’s specifications and compliance with Dutch requirements. The USA is not a member state of the EU, therefore anyone shipping a vehicle to the Netherlands needs to pay certain duties.
If you are shipping a vehicle to the Netherlands from the USA, your car will be subject to local customs duties as well as a value added tax or VAT levied by the Netherlands government.
However, in certain circumstances you might be able to gain exemption from paying customs duties and taxes.
The amount of taxes and import duties payable when shipping a car to the Netherlands from the US will vary and depends on the details of your shipment.
USA to Netherlands Vehicle Shipping Options
Car Shipping from USA to the Netherlands can be performed using a shared container, a sole container or a roll-on/roll-off service.
Roll-On/Roll-Off – Vehicles will be loaded into a vessel containing a cargo area which resembles a spacious parking garage. This option tends to cost less than others. You pay only port charges and customs clearance charges together with the shipping charge.
Transits tend to be faster than with the shared container service as the vessels depart on a weekly basis.
One of the disadvantages of using this method is that its use might be subject to a longer wait, since a full load must be obtained from other clients before the container can depart.
Full Container Load – This method resembles the shared container load, except that there is only one vehicle per container. The fees payable also correspond to those for the full container load, except that they are borne by one client.
One of the benefits of using this method is the high level of security afforded to the vehicle being shipped. The vehicle will be received by professionals, and photos will be taken of the vehicle and the loading process. While it is being loaded, the container will be locked, and the vehicle will not be touched until it arrives safely at the destination. At this point, an agent will open the container and photograph the unloading process. Due to the inaccessible nature of the container, other items can also be shipped inside the car. However, it is crucial to pack all items securely as we will not be held responsible for any loss or damage.
This shipping method tends to be faster as there are weekly departures, in contrast with roll-on/roll-off services, which may not have weekly departures.
Unlike other companies, we do not use wood ramps, preferring instead to use a steel loading system that is more effective at preventing loss or damage.
Additional Car Shipping Services
Sourcing Vehicles – Vehicle owners wishing to sell their cars can benefit from our comprehensive list of car buyers, who source for and buy vehicles for clients located overseas for an additional fee or commission.
Other Services – Some of the auto shipping services we offer in overseas territories include domestic pickup, vehicle import assistance, tracking of your shipment, customs clearance in the USA and a full vehicle inspection report.
Cleaning Your Vehicle’s Undercarriage
Before shipping your vehicle to the Netherlands, the undercarriage must be cleaned and free of foreign soil to prevent the introduction of invasive plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms. This can be accomplished through steam cleaning or other thorough cleaning methods.
TD Freight can assist with finding an appropriate cleaner to help ensure you comply with this requirement. We do not recommend washing the interior of the vehicle as it can cause mold during transport. Vacuuming the interior is usually more than sufficient.
Plating Your Vehicle in Netherland
Vehicles imported from the U.S to the Netherlands must be registered. All shipped vehicles to the Netherlands must pass a safety inspection before they can be registered.
You will need the following:
- Proof of identify (passport or ID card)
- Conformiteitsverklaring, Dutch version of a certificate of conformity
- Proof of residence, usually in the form of local community registration
- A customs clearance certificate (certificaat van inklaring)
- A copy of the title of the car