It is commonly referred to as the City. It’s a highly urbanized city located in the northern parts of Luzon in the Philippines. It has become a commerce, business, and education hub in that part. It’s also the regional center of the Administrative Region of Cordillera. In any case, the hassle of the process could be avoided if you are aware of the details. The largest port in the country is the Port of Manila and another very popular yet smaller one is the Port of Batangas.
Cost & Time Examples For Moving a Vehicle
To/From | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
---|---|---|---|
Local Delivery to (New York port) to New York, NY | $275 | $3400 | 5+38 days |
City Limits to (California port) to Los Angeles | $350 | $2600 | 5+29 days |
Las Vegas, NV to (California port) to The Area | $450 | $2600 | 5+29 days |
Phoenix, AZ to (California port) to The Area | $550 | $2600 | 6+29 days |
Seattle, WA to (California port) to The Area | $550 | $2600 | 6+29 days |
Local Delivery to (New York port) to Charlotte, NC | $575 | $3400 | 6+38 days |
Chicago, IL to (New York port) to The City | $675 | $3400 | 6+38 days |
Miami, FL to (New York port) to Local Area | $925 | $3400 | 7+38 days |
City Limits to (California port) to Dallas, TX | $1,025 | $2600 | 7+29 days |
Houston, TX to (New York port) to Baguio | $1,075 | $3400 | 7+38 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save the ground carrying cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.
*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to deliver a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.
Charges to Be Aware Of
There are quite a few things that you need to be aware of before you ship your vehicle here. It’s important to understand that all vehicles that are imported into the country are subjected to taxes and duty fees. These are mainly due before the time the car arrives and you have to pay them in advance.
Strictly speaking, it’s going to cost you between $2,500 and $4,000 to ship a vehicle to the Philippines from the USA even though this could vary. There are import taxes when you ship your car into the country and they can surpass or be equal to the value of your car. If the car is shipped in a non-containerized vessel, the charge is P$30.55 for one revenue ton. If it’s a Government-owned wharf, the car will cost you $0.694 for a ton and there is a minimum charge of P$10.00
Required Documents for Hauling Your Vehicle
- Authority import permit
- Passport of the owner
- Bill of sale or proof of purchase
- Registration
- Engine number
- Commercial sale invoice
It’s particularly helpful if you can actually be present at the port of arrival when the cargo wharf gets there as the car could be searched by the customs.
Vehicle Restrictions
The first thing that you need to obtain is a special Authority Permit if you want to import a private vehicle. This is available through the of Import Service and it’s only available from the country itself. Only left-hand drive vehicles are allowed within the country as the RA8406 rule bans all right-hand vehicles.
In any case, you should also know that there is a limit of only one car per family when you want to import. It is best if you work with an auto transport service as the company would be well aware of all the regulations as well as the important things which need to be taken into account. This is going to ensure a hassle-free transit.
If you are looking for a quote on your auto move, Our service will be happy to assist you. Additionally, to get accurate pricing, it is important to decide on the various available methods, as prices differ. These include:
- Roll-on/Roll-Off: This is the most affordable way to ensure that your car reaches Baguio safely. It is driven on the deck, harnessed in place and you only pay for parking space. At the port in the area, it will be driven off the deck. There are some limitations such as only moving an empty vehicle, devoid of personal belongings, and air conditioning gas.
- Container shifting: This is a safer and more secure way of sending your vehicle. You have the option of putting personal belongings with the car in the same 20-foot or 40-foot container.
Of course, should you need any further assistance you can contact the Embassy of the Philippines in Washington, DC.