Car Shipping San Salvador
The capital of El Salvador, it is the most populated city and municipality of the country. It is the cultural, financial and educational hub and due to that there are an increasing number of foreigners and expatriates in the country.
If you plan on moving here for a few months or a couple of years, having your vehicle with you can give you the freedom of movement.
However, some many specifications and requirements have to be fulfilled before the vehicle can be imported to the Area. To start with, it is mandatory to possess an original and clear title. If the vehicle is under a lien, you need to present a letter authorizing the vehicle to be shipped abroad.
Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to San Salvador
To/From | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
---|---|---|---|
New York, NY to (New York port) to the Area | $275 | $4050 | 5+33 days |
Los Angeles to (California port) to the Area | $350 | $2750 | 5+22 days |
City Limits to (California port) to Las Vegas, NV | $450 | $2750 | 5+22 days |
Local Delivery to (California port) to Portland, OR | $475 | $2750 | 6+22 days |
Seattle, WA to (California port) to the Area | $550 | $2750 | 6+22 days |
City Limits to (New York port) to Columbus, OH | $550 | $4050 | 5+33 days |
Local Delivery to (New York port) to Charlotte, NC | $575 | $4050 | 6+33 days |
Atlanta, GA to (New York port) to the Area | $700 | $4050 | 6+33 days |
City Limits to (California port) to Denver, CO | $775 | $2750 | 7+22 days |
Local Delivery to (New York port) to Houston, TX | $1,075 | $4050 | 7+33 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle 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 transport a vehicle 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.
Motor vehicle regulations.
For exporting your vehicle to this place, the U.S. Customs will ask you to drop the vehicle off at the pier from where it is likely to be shipped out after 72 hours. This time is enough for checking out the vehicle proficiency and verification of the documents. It will give time to the El Salvador Customs to ensure that nothing has been placed in the vehicle after going through an initial inspection.
In case you are planning to drive to the Area, you might have to reconsider it. The roads, situated between the Southern US and El Salvador are not maintained properly, and some junctions are termed as quite dangerous. That is why it is best to ship your vehicle by freight shipping with the assistance of A1 Auto Transport Company. You can easily import your car efficiently and safely. You need to be present in this country to complete the auto shipment process. You need to be present in the Area, when the vehicle arrives and submit the proper identification upon arrival to clear the customs. These include:
- Title deed.
- Insurance and registration certificate.
- Bill of Lading.
- Invoice of vehicle purchase.
- Passport and photo ID of the owner.
- Permit to import.
- Listed details of the vehicle- VIN, chassis/engine number, model, and year of manufacture.
The cost of shipping includes the methods including RORO and Container shipping. If you have an expensive vehicle, it is best to use container shipping and in case, you are just shipping the vehicle, RORO works best. You need to oversee the process and make sure that A1 Auto Transport service is with you at every step. The company plays a pivotal role in this entire procedure, and we are going to help you and your car after arriving in the Area.
Costs associated with cargo
El Salvador works on the Central American Tariff Service. The vehicle is considered as a commodity and that is why there is a 13% tax on the vehicle. Other than VAT, you have to pay 30% of your vehicle’s present CIF value, depending on the make, year, and model of the vehicle.
Auto conveying
The auto shipping company must be a license holder and bonded through the Federal Maritime Commission. It offers you with greater protective level and ensures that the firm receives a higher licensure level. And A1 AT was stolen from the vehicles, which can be an issue. The vehicles, which are shipped via container shipping and RORO, must be cleaned and have an empty gas tank, as mentioned by the U.S. Customs. To know more details about cargo to the Area, you can contact the Embassy of El Salvador.