Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Osaka to Charlotte, North Carolina

Shipping a car from Japan to the USA generally costs $1,500 to $3,000+ for ocean freight, but the total landed cost can range from $4,000 to $10,000+, depending heavily on the vehicle type, chosen shipping method (shared container vs. RORO), port, duties (2.5% for cars, 25% for trucks + 25% tariff), customs fees, and compliance costs. Expect additional fees for ISF filing, brokerage, port services, and state-specific inspections.

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.

Shipping your car via train is the cheapest way to do cross-country car shipping, although this is limited only to certain areas.