Car Shipping Bangalore
Moving abroad can be a very difficult experience. You should not have to worry about shipping your car when you need it there. If you select a reliable auto transport company you can be assured that your vehicle will be delivered promptly and in a pristine condition allowing you to save money on chauffeur services. Customs forms must be filled out while transporting a vehicle to Bangalore. You will also have to fork over duty payments to Indian customs that amount to well over 100% of the car's value. You should research the customs rules for non-vehicular products if you intend to transport them with your vehicle. The Embassy Group in Bangalore is a good resource for learning about India entry requirements and procedures.
Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Bangalore
To/From | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to (New York port) to New York, NY | $275 | $2850 | 5+29 days |
Bangalore to (California port) to Los Angeles | $350 | $3950 | 5+40 days |
Las Vegas, NV to (California port) to Bangalore | $450 | $3950 | 5+40 days |
Bangalore to (California port) to Portland, OR | $475 | $3950 | 6+40 days |
Phoenix, AZ to (California port) to Bangalore | $550 | $3950 | 6+40 days |
Bangalore to (New York port) to Columbus, OH | $550 | $2850 | 5+29 days |
Bangalore to (New York port) to Charlotte, NC | $575 | $2850 | 6+29 days |
Chicago, IL to (New York port) to Bangalore | $675 | $2850 | 6+29 days |
Miami, FL to (New York port) to Bangalore | $925 | $2850 | 7+29 days |
Bangalore to (California port) to Dallas, TX | $1,025 | $3950 | 7+40 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save the ground transport 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 transport 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.
Bangalore has modern roadways that are easily driven on. There are certain Motor Vehicle Regulations that you will have to abide by in order to bring your car into Bangalore, India. You will also need to provide specific documents. The documents required for customs checkpoint when your car arrives are:
- Passport
- Original Bill of Sale
- Import License
- Car Insurance Policy
- Car Title and Registration
- Bill of Lading (BL)
- Duty Exemption Certificate if you have gotten one from the Ministry
Some very important things to know are the following:
- Once your car arrives in Bangalore, you are required by Indian law to pick it up within 15 days if it is flown in and 30 days if it is shipped by sea
- You must pay duty fees unless you have Diplomatic status and have had the fees exempted by the Indian Ministry of Affairs
- All imported cars must have the steering wheel on the right
- If your car is new, it must be imported only from the country of origin (If you have an American made car it must ship from the U.S., if you have a German made car it must ship from Germany, etcetera)
For complete information on regulations that you will need to know about importing your car into Bangalore, you can contact the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
Your shipping agent will need your driver’s license, social security number, car title, proof of insurance and a signed Power of Attorney prior to setting up your car shipment.
How to Ship to Bangalore
Your shipping agent will work with you to make shipping your car as easy as possible. Relocating is a daunting enough situation in itself and worrying about how to ship your personal car should not be something to have to cause you to worry You have three ways to ship your car and will need to decide which one fits your needs the most. Ro-Ro Shipping allows your car to be driven onto the ship at the exit port and then driven off at the entry port in Bangalore. This is the most efficient way to transport your car internationally. You can also choose to Container Ship or Air Ship your car. With both Container Shipping and Air Shipping, you can also pack up personal belongings to be shipped along with your car. Your auto transport agent will be able to go over details with you on what you can ship to Bangalore and the space you will have to do so. The agent will also provide you with a detailed quote showing the total cost of shipping and what amount you will need to pay in advance as well as what needs to be paid when the car arrives in Bangalore. For further information on export regulations within the U.S. and documents or paperwork you will need prior to shipping to Bangalore, you may contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency.