Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Brisbane to Amsterdam

Import duties for imported cars. For a car younger than 30 years this is 10% over the purchase value and transport costs. For cars older than 30 years you do not have to pay import duties. You then only pay 6% VAT on the purchase price.

The cheapest international car shipping method is Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where you drive your car onto a specialized ship, offering significant savings over container shipping for standard vehicles, though it leaves the car exposed; for better protection on high-value cars, shared containers are cheaper than dedicated ones, while air freight is the most expensive but fastest option. To find the best deal, compare quotes from several international shippers like those found on uShip or Shiply or Shiply, and factor in potential customs duties.

If you move to the Netherlands and bring your car with you as a so-called 'moving article,' you can keep your registration plates for 6 months. After that, you have to apply for Dutch vehicle registration at the RDW. Your vehicle must be approved by the RDW. This requires a physical inspection.