Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Toronto, Ontario to Panama City

Importing a car from Canada to the US involves shipping costs ( hundreds to thousands of dollars), plus duties (like 2.5% for cars, 25% for trucks), taxes (like AC tax, gas guzzler tax), Customs Broker fees (hundreds of dollars for filings), a CBP Bond, and potential state-level taxes, adding significant variability but generally costing thousands in total for a smooth process, though USMCA trade agreement often reduces tariffs for US-made vehicles.

The cheapest way to ship a car is typically open transport (an open carrier truck), as it's the most common and moves multiple cars at once, saving costs over enclosed shipping. To get the best rates, book in advance, be flexible with dates, compare multiple quotes from different brokers, choose terminal-to-terminal, and ship with a near-empty gas tank.

The two primary methods for shipping a car to Panama are roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and container shipping. RoRo is more cost-effective but only suitable for operational vehicles, while container shipping provides added security and is ideal for luxury or non-operational cars.