Car Shipping Szczecin
Szczecin is located in Poland and is the capital city of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. It is also located near the Baltic Sea and is a major seaport in Poland as well-being Poland's seventh largest city.Szczecin is a place that you would want to have your own transportation with you instead of commuting on public transit systems. With your own vehicle, you can remain independent even when you are out visiting another country.
Szczecin is a place that you would want to have your own transportation with you instead of commuting on public transit systems. With your own vehicle, you can remain independent even when you are out visiting another country.
With any type of auto shipping, you will be required to do a minimal amount of paperwork in order to process your request. You will also need to abide by the rules and regulations as well as paying all duties and taxes that are due before your shipping date. You will also need to consider the weather in Poland because the winters are extremely hard and very cold and the summers are mild so if possible, you will need to plan your import date accordingly, preferably in the summer.
Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Szczecin
To/From | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
---|---|---|---|
San Jose, CA to (California port) to Szczecin | $200 | $3750 | 5+38 days |
Boston, MA to (New York port) to Szczecin | $400 | $3050 | 5+27 days |
Szczecin to (California port) to Portland, OR | $475 | $3750 | 6+38 days |
Phoenix, AZ to (California port) to Szczecin | $550 | $3750 | 6+38 days |
Szczecin to (New York port) to Charlotte, NC | $575 | $3050 | 6+27 days |
Szczecin to (New York port) to Atlanta, GA | $700 | $3050 | 6+27 days |
Denver, CO to (California port) to Szczecin | $775 | $3750 | 7+38 days |
Szczecin to (New York port) to Memphis, TN | $800 | $3050 | 6+27 days |
Miami, FL to (New York port) to Szczecin | $925 | $3050 | 7+27 days |
Szczecin to (California port) to Dallas, TX | $1,025 | $3750 | 7+38 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.
Methods of Shipping to Poland.
When you want to ship your vehicle to Poland, you will have two methods of shipping to choose from; Roll On/ Roll Off and container shipping. These two methods are safe and are used by means of cargo ship. Container shipping is more expensive than the Roll On/ Roll Off method and you can purchase the containers in two sizes; 20 foot or 40 foot. You will also be allowed to bring your personal belonging and household belongings with you if you choose the container shipping method.
The Roll On/ Roll Off method of shipping is the most chosen way to ship because it is also the most affordable way to ship a vehicle to Szczecin. With this method of shipping, the vehicle is secured on a deck of the ship inside a bay. You cannot have any personal items inside the vehicle while it's being transported. It is also important that you steam clean the vehicle before you ship it. You can leave the floor mats and the car jack inside the vehicle along with a spare key to it too.
Documentation for Car import to Szczecin.
Shipping a vehicle internationally will require that you show some proof about you and your vehicle. You can do that through documentation which needs to be submitted before your scheduled day of import. Some of the documents you will be asked to provide by the Polish Customs include:
- Clear title.
- Bill of Lading.
- Purchase invoice with all details.
- Owner’s passport.
- Driver's license.
- Resident/ work permit.
Your vehicle will be shipped from United States to a port in Poland, Gdynia. It will then be driven to Szczecin. Because Poland is part of the European Union, EU, the same assessment, duties, and taxes will be charged. If you are a diplomat returning or a citizen returning back after living abroad, you may qualify for exemption and get your import duty free as long as you have the documentation to prove it. Otherwise, you can expect to pay 10% duty and VAT of 23%. There is also a border tax that is determined by the capacity/size of your engine.
Key consideration for car import to Poland.
It is very important that all documentation is submitted and will inform the U.S Customs Department of your intent. You will need the Import Declaration stating that you own the vehicle and have owned it for more than six months while living in the United States. You may contact the Polish Consulate to find out more about your eligibility and your limitations when importing a vehicle to Poland.