Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Baltimore, Maryland to San Salvador

El Salvador has no strict vehicle age limit for imports in 2025. Newer models (post-2020) qualify for lower duties and easier emissions compliance. Expect 20-35% duties based on age/value, plus new green taxes. Key docs: digital invoice, e-title, blockchain bill of lading.

When shipping cars to El Salvador, import authorization permit is essential for the vehicle as well as written approval from the department of environmental affairs. If you are bringing your car to the port, we will provide you with instructions to present them when you arrive.

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where cars drive onto and off the ship, costing around $900-$2,500+ depending on destination, as it avoids packaging and crane costs. For more protection, Shared Container shipping (grouping cars) is the next cheapest, while booking through platforms like Shiply or using companies with price matching, like SGT Auto Transport or Sherpa, can also find competitive rates.