Ship Your Car To Moresby
The capital city of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby is situated on the scenic shores of the Gulf of Papua. It is the center of culture, trade, commerce, and administration. If you have a residence or work visa, a diplomat, or a student, you will need to have your own personal vehicle as you might not want to depend upon local transportation.
It isn’t easy to move on your own as there are a myriad of procedures and clearances that are needed by US customs and the Papua New Guinea Customs Department. That is why you need to contact the service. With over 20 years of experience in international moving, we can help you at every step and even assure you of doorstep delivery. As Papua New Guinea is situated in the tropical zone, the high humidity and excessive rainfall can turn out to be harsh on the auto, and maintaining it can be cumbersome.
Cost & Time For Shipments
To/From Moresby | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
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San Jose, CA to Port Moresby | $200 | $2600 | 5+26 days |
Los Angeles to the Area | $350 | $2600 | 5+26 days |
City Limits to Portland, OR | $475 | $2600 | 6+26 days |
Local Delivery to Seattle, WA | $550 | $2600 | 6+26 days |
Columbus, OH to This City | $550 | $3700 | 5+37 days |
Local Area to Charlotte, NC | $575 | $3700 | 6+37 days |
Moresby to Atlanta, GA | $700 | $3700 | 6+37 days |
Denver, CO to this City | $775 | $2600 | 7+26 days |
Port Moresby to Memphis, TN | $800 | $3700 | 6+37 days |
Houston, TX to City Limits | $1,075 | $3700 | 7+37 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save on ground costs 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.
When you are moving, various environmental and customs duties have to be cleared and regulations to adhere to. To clear the dock authorities, you have to submit the listed documents irrespective of the visa you are on. The essential documentation includes:
- Original registration certificate.
- Invoice/proper purchase receipt.
- Insurance certificate.
- Owner’s passport.
- The title deed of the vehicle.
- US- issued Driving license.
Custom Duty Exemption Eligibility
The regulations of import allow for exemptions on customs and excise tax under specific situations. These are:
- Have a residential permit to stay for over 1 year after you arrive here.
- Have owned the imported for over 12 months before arriving there.
- Prove ownership.
- Inspections to evaluate it as a used vehicle.
- Get a roadworthiness certificate.
However, all shipments are done by RORO or container method. If you are importing an expensive or luxury autos, you must buy extra insurance and haul it by container so that it is safe against pilferage and collateral damage. While RORO turns out to be cheaper as the charges are for a parking bay only, there are certain limitations including keeping no personal items in the car. To make sure that the car is not quarantined when it reaches there, steam clean it before it is moved.
Calculating Total Costs
The import duty imposed by the Customs and Excise department is about 40% to 110% of the total cost, insurance, and freight charges. Additionally, there is a 10% GST tax that is charged before the clearances are given. To calculate the cost, you will need to add the effective handling charges, licensing fees, and safety inspection fees. One of our agents will sit with you calculate the total cost, and provide you with a written quote.
As laws keep changing, it is good to get in touch with the Embassy of Papua New Guinea in the USA to know the current restrictions and eligibility criteria.