Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky to Abu Dhabi

What are the costs of importing a car to the UAE? Costs include a 5% customs duty on the car's value, 5% VAT on the car value plus customs duty, shipping fees (AED 2,000–10,000), inspection fees (AED 200–500), and registration fees (AED 400–1,000).

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.

How long does it take to ship a car to the UAE from USA? Shipping time to the port of Jebel Ali,UAE takes approximately 25 days from New York (East Coast) and 37 days from California (West Coast). This includes 1-2 weeks for customs clearance and container loading.