Ship Car To French Polynesia

Shipping A Car To French Polynesia.

Typical Transporting Prices – How Much Does It Cost?

• Hauling costs to French Polynesia from the U.S. start at $1,500 go up to $4,000.
• The cost will depend largely on the type and size of the vehicle and the port from which it is shipped.

Shipping a car to French Polynesia is difficult, but it is slightly easier because French Polynesia’s import laws are attached to those of France. Diplomats can import a vehicle duty-free and with very little hassle.

Foreigners can also import a vehicle, but they are subject to pay specific duties and taxes. French Polynesia is located in the Pacific Ocean between Australia and South America. $1 USD is worth around 88 Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique (CFP). If you want to ship your vehicle to Tahiti, it will most likely arrive at the Pape’ete container terminal.

Popular Shipping Destinations

• Faaa.
• Mahina.
• Papeete.
• Pirae.

Expected Costs and Required Documents

All vehicles are subject to duties and import taxes, which are calculated based on the vehicle's value, model, year, size, and accessories. Currently, the owner of a vehicle being imported into France or French Polynesia will have to pay a 19.6% value-added tax (VAT).

If you are exporting from the United States (US), you will have to pay normal customs and duty taxes, as the US is not a member of the European Union. Customs duties are paid at the port of entry, while the VAT is paid directly to the government. The approximate customs duty for a vehicle is around 10%.

Required Documents For Shipping A Vehicle To French Polynesia.

In addition to import taxes and customs duty, you will need to provide the following information and documents when importing a vehicle into French Polynesia:

1. Original title and registration.
2. You must provide a purchase invoice if the vehicle is new (less than 6 months old).
3. A valid driver’s license.
4. Non-Sale Certificate.
5. OBL states: state chassis, engine number, cubic capacity, year of manufacture, brand, and model.

Your shipping company will provide all of the necessary documentation for relocating. Granted, you have the necessary proof of ownership, legitimate intent, and the necessary funds, so shipping a vehicle to French Polynesia is not as difficult as it is in some countries.

Shipping Methods

Depending on your needs, we offer several shipping methods to French Polynesia. The two most popular choices that we offer are the roll on, roll off (often referred to as RoRo) and container methods.

Roll on, Roll off

The roll-on, roll-off method is one of 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 vehicle must be operable. If you elect to use this shipping method, you cannot store personal items in your vehicle.

Container Hauling

If you want to ship personal belongings with your vehicle, this may be the best method. Your vehicle and personal belongings will be securely held in place and stored in a shipping container.

Valuable Resources

Importing Personal Property into Tahiti (French Polynesia)