Ship Car To Vacoas-Phoenix

Car Shipping Vacoas-Phoenix

The city of Vacoas-Phoenix is situated in Mauritius within the Plaines Wilhems District. This scenic city is a crowd puller and a popular tourist spot. If you intend enjoying a couple of months at this island nation or have a work permit, it helps to have your own vehicle with you.

Traversing the city in your vehicle can be an enjoyable experience. It is a fact that even after paying the custom duties and adding the cost of shipping it is cheaper to import the vehicle from USA than buying it here. When experienced shippers like A1 Auto Transport service are there to handle the vehicle transportation, and all details of the import processes. Though there is multitude of ports in Mauritius, Port Louis is the main harbor that caters to both container shipping and RORO method of shipping.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Vacoas-Phoenix

*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.

Paperwork and documentation.

Both the U.S Customs and Border Protection and Mauritius Revenue Services require certain documentation that legalizes the move while ownership is verified for security reasons. Here are the important documents needed:

• Title of the vehicle.
• Vehicle purchase invoice.
• Ocean Bill of Lading.
• Proof of ownership- passport, license and photo ID.
• Insurance on the vehicle.

Some of the additional requirements that are needed in Mauritius include an Import permit which is authorized by the Ministry of Commerce and Cooperative. A1 Auto Transport company will apply for it in advance especially if you intend importing a used car. It is important to note that the age of the used vehicle that you are importing cannot be over 4 years old. It is imperative to submit the Cancellation of Registration certificate before registering it permanently.

There is 15% VAT and carbon dioxide emission is one of the components for taxation. For vehicles with 550 cc engine capacity are charged 15% while those above 2000 cc engine capacity are charged 100% excise and import taxes, in addition to VAT.

Shipping methods.

Before you ship by Roll-on/Roll-Off, it is essential to know about the limitations and requirements. To start with, you have to ensure that the vehicle is completely clean, air conditioning gas has been removed and the tank is only ¼ full of fuel. You have to empty the vehicle of all personal items, and only leave jack, spare tire and keys. The vehicle will be driven on board the freight ship at the U.S port and harnessed to minimize movement and will be driven off at Port Louis in Mauritius.

While those shipping luxury vehicles or vintage cars might require the services of container shipping as it offers better protection and reduces any chances of damage. And if you intend shipping any personal goods along with the car, container shipping turns out to be the best option even though it is more expensive than RORO.

You might be interested in contacting the Embassy of Mauritius to get a better idea of current requirements.