Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Memphis, Tennessee to Lisbon

Shipping a car from the USA to Portugal generally costs $1,000 to $3,500+ for ocean freight, depending on your vehicle's size and shipping method (shared container vs. RoRo), with East Coast departures usually cheaper than West Coast; you must also budget for US port fees, destination charges in Portugal (VAT, ISV, customs), and potential inland transport from your home to the port, with East Coast departures often being more economical due to proximity.

Non-EU Vehicle Imports (USA, UK, etc.) Customs declaration is required (DAV – Declaração Aduaneira de Veículo). Your car must be registered within 60 days of arrival in Portugal. Clear customs: Submit DAV form via Portal das Finanças and pay VAT (23%) + ISV (5% – 15%). Book IMT appointment: Use SIGA platform.

The cost of shipping a car from the USA to Europe starts at around $900 per car in a shared container (consolidated container) to roughly $2,900 inside an exclusive 20ft container or around $4,200 inside an individual 40ft container.