Ship Car To Tocumen

Car Shipping Tocumen

The third populated city in Panama, Tocumen is situated within the Greater city of Panama district. The international airport is situated here and caters to the international traffic that tourists bring with them. That is one of the reasons that the employment opportunities are high. There many students, tourists, returning citizens and even diplomats call it home for a short or long term. For faster and easier commuting, they import their vehicles and enjoy the tropical weather in Panama.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Tocumen

*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.

If you are contemplating working or staying in Tocumen, it is important to have your own vehicle shipped from USA. But it is not as easy as it sounds because there is a lot of paperwork, permits and Custom duties or taxes to pay in USA and Panama. Only after that can you get the delivery of your vehicle. That is one of the reasons that A1 Auto Transport Service has a large network of experienced shipping agents that will work with you in USA and offer the same quality of assistance in Panama. We are aware of the shipping and import laws in Panama and can offer assistance at every step of the procedure. Offering door to port and port to port services at an additional cost, we can pick up your car from USA and deliver it to you in Tocumen. There are documents to submit at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and when the vehicle enters the Panama port. You will be required to file:

• Vehicle owner’s identification- Passport/driving license.
• Original Bill of Purchase.
• US-bought Insurance proof.
• Title deed.
• Car Registration documents.
• Import permit from Panama government.

Before you start the procedure of shipping which includes letting the US Customs about your intent to ship, the essential documents will need to be submitted for verification at least 3-4 days before you ship. Similarly, these documents must be submitted by the shipping service at the Panama Customs. Check the map of ports in US to select the one that is closest to your location and in Panama, your vehicle will be offloaded at Port of Cristobal, Port of Balboa or El Puerto de Bocas del Toro.

You will need to account not only the freight charges but the additional custom duties and taxes that have to be cleared at both the ports. The total cost of shipping the vehicle will depend upon the cost of the vehicle, freight charges and insurance that you will pay while the vehicle is in transit. The way you ship will leave a mark on the cost. As RORO is cheap and Container shipping is expensive, you can decide which method to select. Currently, the Panama custom and excise duty is 30% of the vehicle’s CIF value.

If you intend shipping household goods along with the vehicle, you need to select container shipping herein you can hire 20 feet or 40 feet shipping container, secure and seal everything inside it. On the contrary, if you select Roll-on/Roll-Off shipping method, the car is driven on an open deck and harnessed in a bay. You are not allowed to keep any personal belongings inside the vehicle and it has to be completely clean, empty and locked.

We’ll be happy to get the documentation and transportation procedures completed so you can focus on other aspects of the move. For more information on importing vehicles, call in the Embassy of Panama in USA.