Professional car and cargo shipping to USA from UK. We offer fast and Reliable shipping service to USA at low rates, shipping and transport services from Liverpool or Southampton. We ship Cars, 4X4s, Vans, Minibuses, Trucks, Trailers, Tractors, Coaches, Buses, RoRo Plant and Agricultural Machinery shipping cars Cars to USA. Indicated rates below are port to port shipping only, and exclude duties and taxes, car collection/delivery costs. To receive an accurate quote specific to your destination and vehicle, To get a free quote for your car shipping to USA either email us or complete our online quote form.
| Destination | Standard Saloon Car | SUV / 4×4 |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping from UK to Baltimore | £620.00 | £725.00 |
| Shipping from UK to Brunswick | £765.00 | £975.00 |
| Shipping from UK to Charleston | £765.00 | £975.00 |
| Shipping from UK to Galveston | £825.00 | £1110.00 |
| Shipping from UK to New York | £875.00 | £1040.00 |
| Shipping from UK to Freeport | £875.00 | £1050.00 |
| Shipping from UK to Port Everglades | £1320.00 | £1612.00 |
| Shipping from UK to Jacksonville | £624.00 | £740.00 |
| Shipping from UK to Port Hueneme | £1310.00 | £1520.00 |
| Shipping from UK to San Diego | £1320.00 | £1520.00 |
| Shipping from UK to Tacoma | £1235.00 | £1640.00 |
RoRo Car Shipping
We offer Roll on Roll off services for cars, SUVs, autos, motorhomes, trucks, vans and buses. All sailings are direct from the UK ports of Liverpool or Southampton to all Ro Ro ports in the USA including; Baltimore, New York, Norfolk, Brunswick, Miami, Charleston, Galveston, Jacksonville, Port Hueneme and Tacoma. We export new and used vehicles and self propelled machinery to United States from the UK. We offer both door to port and port to port service from the UK. Vehicles can either be driven to the port or transported on our door to port service. We have access to all the vessels departing from the UK on a weekly basis.
Container Car Shipping
As an alternative to our Ro Ro services we also provide containerised car shipping to the USA for vehicles to be secured and shipped inside their own dedicated 20ft or 40ft shipping containers. Our container shipping services operate on weekly departures from the main UK ports of Bristol, Felixstowe, Grangemouth, Liverpool and the Port of London with 8 days transit times to the East Coast ports and transit times to Gulf ports 14 days and 22 days transit times to West Coast ports.
Additional Information for Shipping a Car to the USA
Quarantine Inspection
All vehicles shipped to the USA must meet a level of cleanliness as set by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Please take care in ensuring that your vehicle is thoroughly cleaned both inside and out before shipping it to the USA to meet these standards. If your vehicle fails inspection, you may be subject to delays and added costs whilst the vehicle is cleaned before it can be cleared by customs.
Beyond being cool cars, these models and a slew of others have something in common: they’re only becoming eligible to import this year. This is thanks to a legal clause known as the 25-year rule, which states that certain makes and models of car that would have previously not been certified for import or use in America can now be imported as antiques. They are no longer subject to the regulations that had previously been keeping them out of the country.
Origin of the 25-Year Rule
Prior to 1985, the United States had a thriving grey import market for foreign vehicles. Drawn to a wider selection and possible cost savings, Americans imported a whopping 60,000 grey market cars in 1985 alone. Unlike today, these cars didn’t need to meet a 25-year rule—and they were often unsafe and could even be outright fraud.
Mercedes, concerned about the safety of grey market vehicles, ran its own experiment. They purchased a grey market car purported to be a 1985 500 SEL with airbags — what they received was a 1984 model (fraud), devoid of airbags (unsafe), with extra parts added dangerously and haphazardly to pass it off as updated for compliance to be sold in the United States (very unsafe!).
Unfortunately, this experience was not uncommon. For every one conversion shop dedicated to ensuring grey market cars were safely updated to comply with American law, there was another that focused on pumping out as many conversions as possible through shady methods.
The public safety risk grey market cars posed was deemed too high. In addition, American car manufacturers were starting to get uneasy with the way imported cars cut into their profits. They were losing money on cars they couldn’t ensure were safe.
In 1988, the Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act was put into law to address these concerns. It essentially bans the personal import of any foreign vehicle not intended for the American market. Written into the act is a provision for vehicles over 25 years of age, reinforcing that cars over 25 years of age are classics and antiques. The 25-year rule represented a compromise: collectors could still have their cars, but the average American was going to need to buy something the government and manufacturers could assure was safe for American roads.
How to Import Newly Eligible Cars
Now that you know why the 25-year rule exists, let’s look at how you use it.
First, it’s important to note that the 25-year rule is federal. Different states might have their own laws that you’ll need to comply with. California car collectors, for example, have to contend with additional regulations that extend to any vehicle produced after 1975. Before you import your chosen car, check your state regulations — you can contact us anytime you need import consultation.
Second, while there is a 21-year Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance exemption that must also be followed, it doesn’t extend to all kinds of vehicles. There are individual EPA regulations for:
- Light duty vehicles (only post-1968 models are exempt)
- Heavy-duty highway engines (only post-1970 models are exempt)
- Motorcycles (only post-1978 models are exempt)
- Non-road engines (only post-1996 models are exempt)
If your desired antique car is over 21 years old, younger than any additional EPA regulations, and unmodified — or modified, but with an EPA compliant engine — you’re ready to move to the next step: is the car 25 years old?
In order to be exempt from Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations under the 25-year rule, you’ll need to prove the year the individual vehicle was manufactured. Simply knowing the year the model was released isn’t enough; you’ll need to prove when the car itself was made. There are a few ways:
- A dated label on the vehicle from the original manufacturer
- An invoice from the first sale
- A copy of vehicle registration 25 years or older
- A statement from a recognised vehicle historical society identifying its age
Once you’ve got your proof, it’s time to import! There are two forms to fill out, the EPA form 3520-1 (make sure you declare code E) and the DOT form HS-7. As your customs experts, we’re ready to help and make sure you have all the forms and documentation in order. We’re fans of classic cars and are always there to help you bring the latest approved models across the border.
Documents We Need
- A Copy of the V5 (Licence Document) for your vehicle Enquire we do not need the original.
- A Copy of the photo page of your Passport
- A Copy of a valid MOT certificate will only be requested if you require us to arrange collection of your vehicle in the UK using an insured driver. If your vehicle does not have a valid MOT, or if you would simply prefer, we can arrange collection using a recovery vehicle or enclosed collection vehicle
Documents Required by US Customs
- Copy shipping documentation: A Bill of Lading. We will provide you with your Bill of Lading when your vehicle has been shipped from the UK.
- A copy of your passport / Visa
- A copy of the vehicle licence document (V5)
- Completed NHTSA form HS-7.
If you are importing a 25-year old vehicle that does not conform to EPA and DOT standards, these additional forms are required.
- Completed EPA form 3520-1 available here
- Copy DOT Conformance Bond Enquire to be attached to the HS-7 form.
- Copy contract with the RI in regard to completion of modification work Enquire to be attached to your HS-7 form.
For more in-depth information on customs, paperwork, taxes and more, please see our USA car shipping guide. For help or advice regarding any of the above, please feel free to give us a call us or send an email.
Shipping your car out from the USA
Complete our easy car shipping quote form on this page and let our car shipping agents In Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston or Savannah give you a tailored quote direct for shipping your car from any state in the US. We are experts in shipping all types of moving cargo including classic and vintage cars, motorhomes and SUV’s. You can be assured that we will always provide the care and attention needed to make sure your vehicle of choice will arrive safely.
To get a free quote for your car shipping to USA either email us or complete our online quote form. We look forward to hearing from you.
