Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

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.

The 25-year rule in the U.S. allows vehicles manufactured at least 25 years ago to be imported without needing to meet current Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions rules, making it easier to bring in classic foreign cars like JDM icons. This exemption from safety and emissions compliance begins 25 years from the vehicle's manufacture date, but some states, like California, have stricter emissions rules for older cars.

Import Duty 35% IPI 25% ICMS 18% PIS, COFINS and other taxes 12%