Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Hong Kong to La Paz

Import Tax and Duty Explained If you have lived in Hong Kong at least 12 months and owned the car at least 6 months of that period, there is zero tax and zero duty to pay. If the car is over ten years of age and you have not previously owned it then expect 10% duty on a current value for the car and 20% VAT.

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.

Shipping a car to Guatemala generally costs between $1,000 and $4,000+, depending heavily on your starting location (East Coast is cheaper), vehicle size, chosen method (RORO is cheapest, containers pricier but safer), and added fees like port charges, insurance, and import duties. Expect a base ocean freight cost of around $1,500-$3,500, plus ground transport to the port and local Guatemalan fees.