Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Ho Chi Minh City to NDjamena

Importing a Car from Vietnam to the USA starts at a cost of $3,250 USD with an estimated turnaround time of 30 days, depending on make and model of the vehicle, the nearest departure port in Vietnam and whether the destination in the USA is on the east or west coast.

Driving costs include food, lodging, and fuel for one person. Like we said earlier, the cost to ship a car is almost always higher than the cost of driving that car the same distance. Even when you factor in additional costs like hotels, gas, and food, driving is still cheaper.

The 25-Year Rule in the U.S. allows vehicles not originally made for the American market (like many JDM or Euro cars) to be imported without meeting full DOT/EPA standards once they are at least 25 years old from their manufacture date, bypassing costly modifications and complex certification. It makes importing classic and foreign-market cars simpler for enthusiasts, requiring forms like the HS-7 and proving the vehicle's age, but state emissions rules (like California's) can still apply.