Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Santiago to Dubai

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.

Dubai shipping charges vary wildly based on origin, speed, weight, and dimensions, but expect ~$20-$50 for small/light items (1-4 lbs) via economy/standard mail (USPS/Asendia), $40-$100+ for faster services (UPS/DHL), and significantly more for large/heavy freight, with container shipping costing thousands of dollars from places like the UK. Always compare quotes from major carriers ( DHL, UPS, FedEx ) and postal services for accurate pricing.

Taxes and Duties There are no duty exemptions available when shipping a car to Dubai. This means that, in addition to the cost of shipping (see below,) you may also have to pay: An import duty of 5% (value of the vehicle + 1% insurance +shipping costs) A value-added tax (VAT) of 5%