Ship Car To Frankfurt

Car Shipping Frankfurt

When you move to Frankfurt you will quickly realize that having your vehicle to drive through the city can be very important. Taxis and car rentals can become quite a strain financially after just a short time of having to utilize those services. Having your car not only saves you money, but it makes travel much easier as well as pleasurable. There is nothing better than driving through there looking at the amazing skyscrapers and cathedrals and flying down the autobahn when you’re the one in control of where you go. You’ll need to hire an international company to get your auto from the United States to Frankfurt. You will need to produce documents as well as fill out mandatory paperwork for both the company as well as Customs officials. German automobile specifications vary a little from American automobile specifications, so you will most likely need to make a few alterations to its headlights, tires, emissions, and brakes. You will also need to make sure there is no rust on it. Your agent at the company will be able to give you details on all that you need to know to prepare for inspection once it reaches there. You can also take a look at this article from the Federal Maritime Commission that has some great information on moving overseas.

Cost & Time For Shipments

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

*Save the ground cost by delivering 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 haul 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.

Regulations on Importin

As with all States and Countries, you will find there are specific Regulations anywhere that you travel. When you want to import you will need to ensure that you follow their import requirements to clear customs and be able to legally drive. Germany has regulations concerning emissions of vehicles and your auto must not emit more than 3.5% carbon dioxide from the exhaust system. You will need to make sure the emissions controls, as well as other features on it, are up to par with regulations. You can contact the Missions office in Washington, DC and they can give you a complete list of modification requirements. Your international agent will also be able to give you the details of that information. You will need to pay a 10% import duty as well as a 15% value-added tax (VAT) when your auto is going through customs checks when it arrives in Germany. The tax is based on the total value as assessed by the agent performing the check for clearance. You can have these fees waived if you can verify the following to customs:

• You plan to reside as a resident
• It has been owned by you for at least 6 months before entering
• Your name is on the Registration
• You have lived outside of the EU for at least 12 months before import
• You agree to sell the automobile or export it back to the U.S. if you leave the country

You will also need to provide Customs with the following documents:

• Driver’s License from your home country (U.S.)
• Passport and Visa showing you will be in the country for at least one year
• Original Title
• Proof of Third Party Insurance that is valid there

Once your vehicle is cleared through customs you will be able to drive for up to 12 months on your current valid license plates and the United States Driver’s License if you will be in the country for one year or less. If you will be in Frankfurt for longer than one year, you will have up to six months to register it, have a thorough technical inspection, and transfer your Driver’s License to a German License.

How to Haul

When you are ready to move internationally, your agent will fully explain the methods available as well as recommend the one that will be best suited for your vehicle and personal items if you need to deliver other items with it. The total cost will depend upon the type of moving you will use, the weight and size, pick-up and delivery, and other fees that the agent will go over with you. These are the ways you can haul internationally:

Ro-Ro- Also known as Roll-On Roll-Off, Ro-Ro is the preferred method and has been widely used for many years. It will need to be emptied of any personal content and will be driven aboard the cargo ship, secured for the journey, and driven off when it reaches there.

Cargo (Container)- When using a container you will be able to move personal items inside of it as well as inside of the container. This is a wonderful way to ship when you need to completely relocate your household and personal content. Containers are available in 20-foot and 40-foot sizes and can be used to haul virtually anything you need in your home.

Air Cargo- The fastest way to get your auto will be by hauling by air. It is loaded onto a cargo plane and then flown overseas in the quickest possible time. Air method is great for those who may have classic or luxury vehicles and want them to arrive in a fast amount of time.

Your agent will guide you through each step of the process and will be your ultimate resource for valuable information about all aspects of importing.

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