These permits are obtained by an organisation called ITAC (hence why they are known as ITAC permits)

If you are shipping a car with us, our local agent there will assist obtaining everything for you.

These are the steps needed prior to exporting the car:

Request Police Clearance

Current owner will need to go to the local traffic department in order to provide a stamped police clearance request document.

Documents required for this are the original registration documents and some proof of ID. Step one of shipping the car complete!

Micro Dotting

Many new cars already have this completed, otherwise you will need the vehicle micro dotted at a roadwothiness centre

Police Clearance Obtained

With the obove complete, permission to export can now be obtained from the Police Clearance Centre

For this you will need all the details of the vehicle, bill of sale if recently sold, and passport copies

ITAC Permit

ITAC will then issue permit to export the car for shipping.

For an instant quote for exporting a car from South Africa and shipping to the UK, please visit www.shipmycar.co.uk and use our instant quote system

The post Exporting from South Africa appeared first on Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists.

The system works for all makes/models thanks to years of shipping and modifying cars for UK road use experience

Shipping a car from Canada can be a more complicated and expensive process that nearby USA but we make the entire journey from start to finish a stress free experience as we handle all the shipping, testing and registration for you under one roof

For more information on Shipping a Car from Canada please call us on 01908 887 917

The post Car Shipping from Canada appeared first on Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists.

Car Shipping Quotes

First you will need sensible quotes for shipping your car, luckily for you we have been developing an instant quote system which can price up the import costs including US transport, shipping, UK modifications, testing, registration and tax/duty. When comparing car shipping quotes, ensure that you compare like-for-like as our service is fully comprehensive and your car is shipped in a container

Container or RORO

At ShipMyCar, we only carry out USA->UK car shipping by container, roll-on-roll off is not worth the risk of the likely chance of car damage or missing parts

UK Import Duty and VAT

As a rough guide, any car less than thirty years old will pay 10% duty and 20% VAT. Commercial vehicles are charged 22% duty. European cars are £50 duty and 20% VAT. Standard vehicles over thirty years old escape paying any duty under the BTI Ruling and just 5% VAT

UK modifications and testing

Cars under ten years old being shipped into the UK and registered here will require an IVA test, the wiring on this can be significant, our quote system will price up any make/model for you

Cars over three years old will also require an MOT which checks safety aspects such as worn tyres/suspension

Car Import Registration

The car then needs to be registered with the DVLA, we can do this for you

In summary

Visit www.shipmycar.co.uk – we take all the hassle out of car shipping and even have a unique instant quote system to give you a free, instant and no obligation full breakdown of all costs involved

The post Car Shipping 2013 appeared first on Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists.

Dubai Office

We have ShipMyCar agents in our office in Dubai who can assist with all aspects of RTA clearance and export certificates. Whether you have just purchased a car from auction or need it collected from your Dubai residence, we can help.

Our unique INSTANT car shipping quote system gives you the ability to recieve an instant full breakdown of all the costs involved in shipping any make / model of vehicle from Dubai and importing it into the UK including:

• Transport costs from within Dubai City limits
• Dubai export charges and container loading fees
• Port to port shipping in your own 20ft container
• Fully comprehensive marine insurance
• UK unloading and customs clearance administration
• Transport to ShipMyCar for registration
• Complete IVA/MOT modification and testing service
• DVLA registration
• Road fund tax application costs
• Estimate of any tax/duty that may be payable on entry to the UK

Instant Car Shipping Quote from Dubai to UK

If you would like an instant quote for importing your vehicle from Dubai to the UK including all testing, registration and import duty calculations please visit our website at ShipMyCar.co.uk

The post Dubai to UK Car Shipping appeared first on Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists.

Car Shipping by Air

The quickest way to move your car a long distance is by air. We reguarly consign vehicles to destinations by air as we work closely with both high net worth individuals who reguarly travel, events and show teams who are on tight schedules. We can load cars into chartered aircraft, freight aircraft and also the cargo holds of commercial passenger jets. Generally for shipping by air, your vehicle is loaded onto pallets and securely strapped down to avoid any movement, be aware that associated costs for air freight are generally worked out by the kilogram in terms of calculating unloading, loading and storage charges.

Car Shipping by Sea

Three main methods of shipping by sea:

• Container – safest method is to use your own container, we provide either 20ft/40ft containers to many destinations across the world
• Shared Container – also known as ‘groupage’ or ‘consolidated’ – this is where you share the container with another customers vehicle, we only recommend sharing containers with multiple vehicles, not vehicles and personal effects which can fall and damage the cars inside. Using this method is the best combination of safety and price
• RORO – or Roll-on-Roll-off – basically a car ferry either inside the vessel or on open deck. Not the safest of methods by a long margin and your vehicle is driven onto the vessel by the staff at the port, if you do not want your vehicle driven or it is a non-runner, this option may not be best for you

Our consolidated container prices are roughly the same as RORO prices and so this is our prefered method of sea frieght if budget constraints make sole use container out of the question.

Shipping by road

We ship many cars across Europe and the world by road. If you are travelling a long distance, are shipping a valuable car or are shipping a car with easily removed items / possessions inside, we recommend enclosed transporters where the vehicles inside are safely secured.

Car Shipping Insurance

We always ensure every vehicle is fully insured before car shipping commences – our insurance policy covers vehicles not just for the unfortunate bump or scrape, but also total vehicle loss. If damage does occure we help you through every stage of making a claim.

Car Shipping Documentation

Each country varies from a passport and vehicle title check to having obtain a police export authority form. Ensure you check before booking your car shipping as some countries require authority to bring the car for import prior to shipping is started

Car Shipping Import Duty / VAT

Again each country varies on the requirements for import duty and VAT, some countries do not allow vehicles to be imported over a certain age and others impose high taxes for gas guzzlers or certain other cars. For more information keep an eye out on our site or contact us to discuss your requirements

Car Shipping Quotes

It can be hard work obtaining car shipping quotes as many car shipping companies are still very old fashioned in the way they operate, luckily ShipMyCar.co.uk pioneer the instant quote facility provided for your convinience on our website – our huge database of vehicles, countries, import / export requirements is growing every day and allows you to obtain a full breakdown of all the cots involved in importing or exporting a car to/from the UK with just a click of the mouse, and all for free!

Car Shipping Advice

Whatever your car shipping needs, feel free to call us anytime for a no obligation chat with one of our shippign experts – you can also contact us using Live Chat to save on call costs, by using the Live Chat button at the bottom right of our website

Tel: 00 44 1908 887 917
Web: ShipMyCar.co.uk
FB: facebook.com/shipmycar
TW: twitter.com/car_shipping_uk

The post Car Shipping appeared first on Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists.

Radiation from the plant has been found in agricultural sources, too, which has prompted 29 countries and regions to suspend or tighten controls on food and dairy products. Bloomberg reports that radiation fears have prompted the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) to begin testing vehicles for radiation prior to shipments at home and abroad. The move follows steps already being taking by Nissan to test all vehicles prior to shipment.

JAMA has mainly decided to perform the radiation checks to calm the nerves of some customers who have asked if their products are still safe, and so far radiation has been negligible. JAMA tells Bloomberg that, at least so far, foreign countries haven’t introduced suspensions or strict measures. One container ship was asked to head back to Japan from China after radiation levels of 3.5 microsieverts per hour were detected. The typical X-ray is 100 microsieverts.

[Source: Bloomberg via The Wall Street Journal| Image: AFP/Getty]

The post Exports from Japan | Radiation appeared first on Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists.

Nissan will reportedly perform a radiation inspection on all vehicles imported from Japan; a process that will continue until all threats of contamination have subsided.

Nissan, along with other Japanese automakers, is also trying to better assess any potential supply disruptions that could come as a result of the quake and ensuing tsunami. The automaker claims that its current supply of vehicles here in the U.S. stands at 50 days worth of cars, trucks and SUVs. That number could dwindle, however, as current estimates show that the carmaker has at least seven days worth of parts. After those seven days are up, the company will reportedly reassess its situation.

The problems facing automakers in the wake of Japan’s deadly earthquake and the resulting tsunami are already manifesting themselves in the form of higher transaction prices on some Japanese cars, as U.S. dealers show less willingness to negotiate downward from the number on the window sticker, according to an AP report.

Automakers like Toyota, Honda and Nissan all say they have a sufficient supply of vehicles in the U.S. that had already been imported from Japan before the disaster struck. So, if there are still plenty of Japanese cars on Stateside lots, why the hardening prices?

It’s a simple case of supply and demand, explain some dealers polled by The Associated Press. “We’re going to run out of cars. We had five [Prius hybrids] on the ground yesterday, and I don’t know when I’ll get another,” says Dave Conant, owner of a Toyota dealership in San Diego, CA. “The market has shifted pretty quickly and dramatically.”

Of course, some people believe dealerships are just using speculative vehicle shortages to make a few extra bucks. We suspect the truth may be a little bit of both.

Car Shipping

If you are shipping a car from or to Japan and need any advise please contact us on 01908 887 917 or visit our website ShipMyCar

The post Nissan Car Exports – Radiation appeared first on Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists.

ShipMyCar is well known for their superb car shipping instant quote system.

We have spent many years building up a comprehensive database of American cars, the shipping requirements for each, the IVA modifications needed when the vehicle arrives in the UK, whether new OEM lights are needed for particular vehicles for IVA test, common MOT failures for certain imported vehicles and more….

The quote system provides users with:

• US Transport costing – we collect the car from any address in the USA and transport, fully insured, to the nearest port
• US Handling charges – port storage, container loading and customs documentation
• Port-to-port shipping – from USA we ship via consolidated container – get an instant, accurate costing for any make/model
• Marine Insurance – prices instantly given for fully comprehensive marine insurance cover
• UK unloading and customs – estimates provided of your import duty and VAT, instant quote takes into account the age of the car, manufacturing origin of car, and your personal circumstances i.e. do you have to pay any import tax? Get an instant answer…
• UK Transport – transport costs from the port to our workshop on a car transporter, again fully insured
• IVA Modifications and test – instant price for any make/model of US car and up to date pricing of IVA test fee – ShipMyCar quote system accurate for any make/model of US car and price includes taking the car to the test for you and a full tank of fuel
• MOT Test – instant quote will determine if this is required for your particular vehicle and price accordingly
• DVLA Registration and road tax – get an instant and up to date cost for any make / model of car with the quote system selecting the correct road fund license for your vehicle
• Numberplates and full valet – quote even includes fixing number plates to your vehicle and a complimentary valet

All of this is sent instantly to you and displayed on the screen, your email will include a PDF copy of the quote for printer friendly viewing and for certain makes/model a complimentary import guide is also emailed.



We are always developing our quote system however, 2011 sees some bigger improvements than usual including – automatic, instant quotes from many more countries to the UK including enhanced IVA testing requirements, Thatcham alarm fitting and more plus development of our new instant export quote system.

If you are looking at importing a car from the USA to the UK please try our unique instant car shipping quote system anytime at ShipMyCar Instant Quotes

Our quote system is developed in house by our developers at LookPRO

The post Car Shipping Quote appeared first on Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists.

]]> https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/how-much-import-duty-will-i-pay/ Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:36:51 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=654 Shipping a car to the UK means you may be liable to pay import VAT and Duty. Import VAT and Duty depends on a number of factors which we will discuss below

The post How much import duty?? appeared first on Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists.

]]> The easiest way to find out if you need to pay tax / duty on importing a car to the UK is to use our instant calculator below. We can handle clearance & NOVA for you for a fixed fee, ensuring you only pay the correct amount of tax / duty.

Instant Quote

Get instant estimates for tax / duty / unloading

Select year202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900

Select makeAbarthACAcuraAlfa RomeoAllardAllstateAlpineAlvisAM GeneralAmerican MotorsAmphicarArmstrong-SiddeleyArnolt-BristolAston MartinAsunaAuburnAudiAustinAuto UnionAvantiBentleyBertoneBizzarriniBMWBricklinBristolBugattiBuickCadillacCheckerChevroletChryslerCitroenCrosleyCunninghamDaciaDaewooDaihatsuDaimlerDeLoreanDeSotoDeTomasoDodgeDolphinDual-GhiaEagleEdselElvaEssexExcaliburFacel VegaFerrariFiatFiskerFordFranklinFrazerFreightlinerGeoGlasGMCGrahamGriffithHenry JHillmanHinoHoldenHondaHudsonHumberHummerHyundaiIneosInfinitiInternationalIsoIsuzuJaguarJeepJensenKaiserKenworthKiaKurtisLadaLaforzaLagondaLamborghiniLanchesterLanciaLand RoverLexusLincolnLotusLTIMackMarcosMaseratiMatraMaybachMazdaMcLarenMercedes-BenzMercuryMerkurMetropolitanMGMiniMitsubishiMitsubishi FusoMonteverdiMorettiMorganMorrisNashNissanNSUOldsmobileOpelPackardPaganiPanhardPanozPeterbiltPeugeotPiaggioPlymouthPolestarPontiacPorscheProtonQvaleReliantRenaultRileyRivianRolls RoyceRoverSaabSabraSaicSaleenSaturnScionSeatShelbySiataSimcaSingerSkodaSmartSsangYongSterlingStudebakerStutzSubaruSunbeamSuzukiTeslaTiffanyToyopetToyotaTriumphTurnerTVRUAZUDVauxhallVolkswagenVolvoWolseleyWorkhorseYugo

Select model

Get Started

Tax / Duty Calculator

Get an instant estimate of any tax / duty applicable for your car import plus:

• Transfer of Residence (ToR)
• Classic 5% import VAT
• EU / non-EU imports
• HMRC Entry Fees
• HMRC NOVA entry

We charge a fixed fee for customs clearance and NOVA of £125. Our usual turnaround time is 24/48 business hours to complete process and provide you with NOVA. Everything can be done online via our Client Portal, nice and easy. Use the above form to get started.

Importing a car to the UK means you may be liable to pay import VAT and Duty. Import VAT and Duty depends on a number of factors which we will discuss below:

Have you owned the car for at least six months outside of the UK?

If you have owned the vehicle for at least six months and lived outside of the UK for at least one year (185 consecutive days) and are moving back to the UK permanently, then you will not have to pay any import VAT or duty (which is nice). In order to prove this we will require proof of foreign residency from at least one year ago, for example a utility bill, bank / mortgage statement and also proof of vehicle ownership from at least six months ago, for example an insurance certificate or title/registration document.

Are you importing a car to the UK which was built in the EU, e.g. a Porsche, Bentley, MG, Jaguar, Lotus, Lamborghini, etc?

If the car is European registered then there will be no duty and 20% VAT, if not then since Brexit you will now pay full duty and VAT.

Is the vehicle you are importing into the UK over 30 years old?

Customs now allow certain cars older than 30 years old into the UK without paying any duty and just 5% VAT – the car has to be in original form with no major modifications to engine, chassis etc. There are different conditions that must be met but it is best to apply with customs early if you think your vehicle may fit the criteria (for more information please see our article ‘BTI Scheme 9705‘)

Importing a car from the EU after Brexit?

You will now have to pay VAT on the import. This will be 20% of a current value of the vehicle. Unless you have owned it six months and are relocating to the UK having lived in the EU more than 12 months, or if it is over thirty years of age – then it is 5% VAT instead. It is no longer simply a case of bringing the car to the UK either. You must ensure export paperwork is completed before moving it here and a customs entry must be carried out on UK arrival and NOVA then applied for.

Is the vehicle you are importing into the UK a pickup truck or commercial vehicle?

Most pickup trucks are just 10% duty and 20% VAT, but if classed as commercial they would levy 22% duty and 20% VAT. HMRC deem a pickup commerical if it is not seen as a luxury model e.g. no Sat Nav, only one row of seats, no air con etc. If classed as commercial you may be able to claim the VAT back if using it within your business, but best to check with your accountant first.

Can I bring it in as a temporary import and not pay anything?

If you plan to only keep the car in the UK for less than six months then you can complete a C110 form and not pay any tax/duty. The car must be already registered outside of the EU and if the numberplates use lettering that is not recognisable in the UK you may need temporary import plates.

Are you importing this as a personal import or for your company?

If importing as a VAT registered company we will require a letter from you on headed paper stating that you wish to import the vehicle under your VAT registration number. You will then have to apply for NOVA through your government gateway account.

What are the usual rates of import duty?

OK, the bit you have all been waiting for…. So, if the car is not a European returning car, less than 30 years old and not of historical significance, e.g. a standard 2005 Mustang for example, you will be liable to 10% duty (or 22% if a pickup/commercial) and then 20% VAT on top

How do they calculate import duty and VAT?

Import duty and VAT is calculated on the invoice provided to show how much you paid for the vehicle – first it is converted into GBP using the current exchange rate (set each month by customs for this purpose) – we then add on a nominal adjustment for shipping (usually around £500) – you then multiply this amount by the duty rate applicable for your vehicle. You now know how much duty you will be paying. Take this figure and add it back onto your vehicle value and then multiply by 20% – this is how much VAT you will pay (yes VAT is on duty too…..)

I owned this car in the UK, exported it to Europe, registered it there, but now wish to re-import it to the UK as a returning car

In that case, so long as the car has never changed ownership, there will be no tax or duty to pay.

So can I get out of paying VAT or Duty by shipping the car first to lots of different countries, taking the engine out, smashing the windscreen, claiming it is a pretend car, a kit car or a block of cheese?

Basically, no.

UK Tax / Duty Table

Here is a table showing how much tax / duty rates for vehicles and cars imported into the UK will be:

Age	EU Registered	Non-EU Registered	Previously Owned*
Under 30 years	20% VAT. 0% Duty	10% Duty. 20% VAT	0% VAT. 0% Duty
Over 30 years	5% VAT. 0% Duty	5% VAT. 0% Duty	0% VAT. 0% Duty

If you owned the car in the UK, exported it to the EU and are re-importing the car then there would also be no taxes to pay.

Forms required

1. For most imports – cars that you have not owned more than six months, European cars, trucks, etc you will need to fill in a C384 form
2. For vehicles you have owned for more than six months and if you have lived outside of the EU for at least one year you will need to complete the ToR form on the HMRC website
3. Temporary Imports – you will need to complete the C110 form on the HMRC website

The post How much import duty?? appeared first on Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists.

]]> https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/what-is-involved-in-importing-a-car-into-the-uk/ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:17:33 +0000 http://173.0.130.56/?p=192 There are many stages in importing a vehicle into the UK, which vary depending on the age, value and manufacturing origin of the vehicle in question. Our full import service includes: Shipping Collection of your vehicle from country of export and delivery to nearest port (currently US only), transportation of vehicle to UK by sea…

The post How to import into UK? appeared first on Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists.

]]> There are many stages in importing a vehicle into the UK, which vary depending on the age, value and manufacturing origin of the vehicle in question. Our full import service includes:

Shipping

Collection of your vehicle from country of export and delivery to nearest port (currently US only), transportation of vehicle to UK by sea or air, both sea and air transport is fully insured, air freight is more expensive but your vehicle can be in the UK within 48 hours, containerised shipping ensures your car is secure and not open to the elements. Foreign port loading fees and all administration fees are included



UK Services

Unloading of vehicle in the UK from ship, transportation of container to customs bonded warehouse, full inspection and administration carried out

UK Customs

Handling of all HM Customs and Excise administration and payments, fastest customs clearance possible. We ensure European cars do not pay just £50 duty and zero import duty for classic vehicles – for an estimate of import duty and VAT please use our instant quote system.

Transportation

It is illegal to drive an un-registered vehicle on UK roads, we therefore collect your newly imported vehicle on our specialist transporters. We complete all collection paperwork and condition reports in compliance with UK insurance regulations



IVA Modifications and Test

The IVA test is an extremely thorough and complex test for all makes/models of vehicles and we do not recommend carrying out modifications / testing unless you are an experienced IVA engineer.



All IVA forms filled in and dealt with promptly. All IVA modifications are carried out to the highest of standards to ensure that there is no damage to your vehicle – poor IVA modifications can cause severe vehicle damage, especially with the electronics.

Thanks to advances in LED technology we can now offer ‘Invisible IVA’ modifications on most vehicles requiring IVA testing.

Our IVA engineers are specially trained and have years of experience in all makes and models of imported vehicles

IVA modifications carried out to your specification, for example we can fit euro-style rear light clusters to maintain the original look of the vehicle



Vehicle prepared fully for IVA test, your vehicle is then taken to IVA centre and certificate received

If your vehicle is older than three years old an MOT test is also carried out

UK DVLA Registration

All administration included – registration number assigned, plates printed and fixed to vehicle – 12 months road tax included. Personalised number plates available on request



Full valet, storage and delivery

Your vehicle is then taken to our premises to receive a complimentary full valet and to carry out any additional services that you may require. You then have the choice of fully insured storage at our premises or a delivery service to you.

Alarm and Tracker Installations

In order to help your insurance premium and to provide you with extra piece of mind we provide in-house installation of vehicle trackers and Thatcham approved alarms.

The post How to import into UK? appeared first on Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists.

]]>