Ship Car To Riga

Car Shipping Riga

Latvia's largest city and capital, Riga, is the most populated. It lies on the Gulf of Riga and on the banks of the River Daugava. A member of the Eurocities, Union of Capitals of the European Union, and the Union of Baltic Cities, it has grown by leaps and bounds since the Soviet Union's downfall.

If you plan to move to the city or have already moved there, you can import your vehicle from the USA to bypass the language and currency issues. However, many paperwork and regulations must be completed before the vehicle can be shipped. Although the roads aren’t good, most main highways are well-paved, while the secondary roads need to be paved. As a popular city where to reside, Riga has a lot of expatriates. There are some specific rules to adhere to to facilitate the importation of vehicles.

Motor Regulations

Before you import your vehicle to Riga, it is important to know the closest port in the USA to which to transfer it. The Port of Riga is the largest port in the country, so your vehicle will be delivered quickly. Working with an experienced international auto carrier service like A1 Auto Transport is best. We understand the most affordable ways to ship your vehicle, so call us today.

Auto Regulations In Latvia

Latvia has some regulations that need to be followed. You must know about it because the complete process is complex, and it is important that the vehicle you import meets the requirements:

• Only one year of import status is given temporarily.
• Vehicles that are over seven years old are taxed higher VAT of 18%
• New vehicles under seven years old are taxed with 10% import duty and 10% VAT.
• The name of the vehicle owner has to be on the title deed.

The import duty is levied based on the car's value. In addition to customs and excise charges, additional VAT and other levies are based on the vehicle's cost. If the vehicle has depreciated, the taxes will be reduced automatically.

Important Documents To Submit

To ship a vehicle to Riga, you must ship it with all the required documentation to ensure it is a legal procedure. You need to ensure that you submit the documents, which include the following:

• Bill of sale of vehicle.
• Latvian import license.
• S Insurance.
• International driving license.
• Passport and photo ID of the owner.
• Clear title deed of the vehicle.
• Registration papers.

Before your vehicle is shipped to Riga, Latvia, it is best to know the rules and regulations for filing documents with U.S. Customs and the State Revenue Service (SRS).

Delivery Costs

The cost of shipping your car or any other vehicle will depend on many factors, including the method of shipment you select. If you want additional ‘door to port’ or port to port services, they will increase the total cost. A1 AT service will go over the costs, including the size and weight of your vehicle. There are some limitations if you ship by Roll-on/Roll-Off, but we will walk you through the entire process.

Freight Transport Methods To Latvia

Air shipping is quick but extremely expensive, and thus, most people use this option. Generally, container cargo and Roll-on/Roll-Off are the best ways to deliver the vehicle in Riga. In RORO, the vehicle is driven off the ship, but it has to be completely clean and empty, and only then can it be shipped using this method. Whether as in the Container delivery method, you can pack your personal items and other household goods alongside the vehicle within the 20-foot or 40-foot container that you hire.

Contact A1 Auto Transport service or the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia to learn the latest import requirements.