Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Tucson, Arizona to Abu Dhabi

What are the costs of importing a car to the UAE? Costs include a 5% customs duty on the car's value, 5% VAT on the car value plus customs duty, shipping fees (AED 2,000–10,000), inspection fees (AED 200–500), and registration fees (AED 400–1,000).

Shipping from the USA to the UAE varies widely in price, from around $10-$30 for small, light items via budget options (8-14 days) to $100+ for faster express services (3-5 days), depending heavily on weight, dimensions, speed, and carrier like USPS, FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Expect to pay roughly $20-$40 for a 1-2 lb package, while heavier items (e.g., 10 lbs) can range from $70-$100+, plus potential 5% customs duties.

We ship cars overseas by air, sea container or on Roll On –Roll Off (RoRo) car transport ships. Ro–Ro ships are large car ferries with no passenger accommodation. This a cost effective method of shipping your car. For cars being shipped with personal effects, shipping by sea container is the most appropriate method.