Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Budapest to Panama City

Import Duty: Variable rates typically 15-25% of CIF value depending on vehicle specifications and origin. ITBMS Tax: 7% value-added tax applied to duty-inclusive value in most cases. Luxury Tax: Additional 5-10% for high-value vehicles exceeding specific thresholds.

The cheapest international car shipping method is usually Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where vehicles are driven onto specialized ships, costing around $900-$2500+ but leaving cars exposed; for better protection, consolidated container shipping (sharing a container) is more affordable than dedicated containers, while air freight is the fastest but most expensive, best for luxury or rare vehicles, so compare RORO vs. shared containers for budget, destination, and vehicle value to find your cheapest option.

Shipping a car 3000 miles typically costs $1,200 to over $2,000, varying widely by carrier, time of year, and transport type, with open transport being cheaper ($1,250-$1,800) than enclosed ($1,600-$2,000+), but always get specific quotes as prices decrease per mile for longer hauls.