Ship Car To Barbados

Car Shipping Barbados

Typical Shipment Prices – How Much Does It Cost?

• Delivering a car to Barbados from the United States typically costs between $1,500 and $3,000, though it can sometimes be cheaper.
• Shipping from the Port of Miami is usually the least expensive option, especially if you use a Cargo container to move your car.

Cost & Time Examples For Transporting a Car

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save on ground transport costs by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional ten days to process the documents.

*Prices are for one car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to export a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*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.

Importing/Exporting a car to Bajan Island can be costly due to the various taxes and duty charges determined by the vehicle's age, power, and cost. However, importing a vehicle to Barbados is free and without restrictions if you are a diplomat.

If you are a returning national, importing a vehicle is free. Still, you will need specific approval from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs and proof that you have owned the vehicle for three years and have lived in Barbados for more than three years at any given point. The valuable resources section will list more information on the returning national program below. Bridgetown is the major port and likely landing point for any vehicle shipped to Barbados. USD 1 is worth around 2 Barbados Dollars (BBD). Bajan Island is located in the Caribbean Islands, above South America.

Popular Transport Destinations

• Bathsheba
• Bridgetown
• Hastings
• Holetown
• Oistins
• Speightstown

Other Types Of Vehicles We Transport

• Motorcycles

Expected Costs and Required Documents

Importing your vehicle to Barbados is subject to a few minor restrictions, and it may be costly.

• A vehicle must be less than four years old.
• An Automotive must have no more than 50,000 KM on the odometer.
• You must be able to prove ownership of the Automotive.

In addition to these restrictions, your vehicle is subject to high taxation and duties:

• The average import duty is around 45% on all vehicles.
• If you are importing a used automobile, there is a $4,000 environmental levy and $300 for a new vehicle.
• There is a 17.5% value-added tax.
• A port FAS charge is also added to the cost of your importation.
• An excise tax is added based on the engine capacity (1800cc for luxury), weight, and vehicle cost.
• A luxury vehicle with an engine equal to or exceeding 1800cc and valued above $45,000 is subject to a 120% excise tax.
• If the weight does not surpass 5 tons and the value does not exceed $45,000, the excise tax will be around 62.77%
• If the weight does not exceed 5 tons, but the value of the vehicle is higher than $45,000, the excise tax will be around 80.16%
• If the car is heavier than 5 tons, the excise tax is valued at 10%

Process of registering a vehicle in Barbados.

Required Documents For Transport A Vehicle

Despite the various costs and restrictions, importing a vehicle into Barbados is not hard. Your shipping/exporting company will take care of all of the necessary paperwork, and they will coordinate with you to help you decide on the best date to ship your vehicle. When importing a vehicle to Barbados, you will need to provide the following:

1. Import Permit (taken care of by your haulers)
2. Owner’s log book.
3. Proof of insurance.
4. Receipt / Invoice for new vehicles.
5. Import License (taken care of by your haulers)
6. OBL (bill of lading)

delivery Methods

We offer several shipping methods to Barbados, depending on your personal needs. At your convenience, we will help you decide on the best method of delivery to Barbados. Listed below are the two most popular methods that we offer for international vehicle exporting.

• Roll on, Roll off (RoRo): This method is among the most popular. Your vehicle is driven onto the ship, securely held in place, delivered to the port of choice, and then driven off the ship. For this method to be viable, your Automotive must be operable. If you elect to use this shipping method, you cannot store personal items in your vehicle.
• Container delivery: If you are looking to ship personal belongings with your vehicle, this may be the best delivery method for you. Your vehicle and personal belongings will be securely held in place and stored in a cargo container.

Importing Of Equipment & Oversized Cargo

The act of shipping heavy equipment and oversized cargo from the United States to Bajan Island is best undertaken with the assistance of professional transporters. With the experience and connections of A1 AT, you can get your overseas delivery underway quickly. We have been helping our customers ship heavy equipment to other countries for decades and can make the entire process a breeze.

There is no limit to the types of heavy equipment and oversized cargo we can transport. With our variety of haulage services and access to all the best shipping technology and equipment, we are certain we can carry out your transport. Throughout our time, we’ve shipped the following types of heavy and oversized cargo:

• Farm Equipment
• Tractors
• Backhoes
• Forklifts
• Construction Equipment
• Excavators
• Pavers
• Skidders
• Loaders
• Industrial Machinery and Equipment
• Large Vehicles and Dump Trucks
• Cranes and more…

There are many other pieces of equipment, machinery, and vehicles that we consider as heavy or oversized. Typically, we consider any cargo that won’t fit into a 40-foot container to be oversized. However, if it weighs substantially more than your standard vehicle, it may be considered heavy equipment. If our transport specialists believe that your cargo meets this description, they will inform you of your shipping options.

Relevant Statistics

• Over 10,000 cars are shipped to Barbados annually.
• The average cost of shipping a car to Barbados is $1,500.
• Approximately 90% of the cars imported to Bajan Island are used vehicles.
• Most cars shipped to Barbados come from the United States, accounting for 80% of total imports.
• A car is shipped from the United States to Bajan Island on average in 14 days.

General Facts

• Shipping a car to Bajan Island involves delivering an automobile from one country to the island nation of Barbados.
• The logistics process for a car to Barbados typically requires hiring a haulage company or a freight forwarder experienced in international vehicle transportation.
• Before shipping, it is important to ensure that all legal requirements for importing a car into Bajan Island are met, including documentation and customs regulations.
• Cars shipped to Barbados are often transported via containers on cargo ships, protecting them during transit.
• Once the car arrives on Bajan Island, it must undergo customs clearance before it can be used on the island.

Overseas delivery Methods Available for Heavy Equipment

Several different carriers are available through A1 for shipping big machinery. Customers with enormous cargo and heavy equipment can choose from four different transport ways, though this number may be reduced based on the specifics of the cargo at hand. We can inform you of your options after hearing about your equipment or cargo over the phone. To help you decide which of our international shipping options is best for you, we've included brief descriptions of each below…

• Container transport offers the greatest security. Enclosing your cargo within walls and a ceiling will keep it safe from inclement weather and other outside hazards. This is the most expensive method yet very cost-efficient.
• Flat Rack Shipping—With this method, your cargo is secured to a flat rack with a large metal frame. Once it is fastened properly, the rack is placed on top of the ship and removed from the ship in the same manner.
• Roll-On/Roll-Off Shipping—The RoRo method is the cheapest form of transport. It is an open-air service that requires your large vehicle or piece of equipment to be operable so it can roll onto and off the ship.
• Lift On/Lift Off Shipping—The LoLo shipping method is best for individuals transporting large, broken-down vehicles and crated heavy equipment overseas. A crane is used to lift the cargo onto and off the ship.

Other Services

• Overseas Moving Services to Barbados

Related Information & FAQs

• Shipping a car to Barbados from the United States is affordable and cost-effective.
• How do you estimate the cost of shipping a car to Barbados?
• Shipping a car from the US to Barbados

Valuable Resources

Returning Nationals

International Association of Movers – Barbados Page