Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Tucson, Arizona to Dubai

The United Arab Emirates maintains a straightforward but non-negotiable tax structure for all vehicle imports, including those imported as part of personal relocations. Every vehicle entering the UAE is subject to 5% import duties plus 5% VAT, for a total tax burden of 10% of the vehicle's assessed value.

Shipping from the USA to Dubai varies widely, from around $20-$40 for small, light items via economy services (7-14 days) to $50-$100+ for faster options (2-5 days) with carriers like USPS, UPS, FedEx, or DHL, depending heavily on weight, dimensions, speed, and chosen carrier; expect a 5% customs duty on value plus shipping, though some items have higher duties.

Shipping a car from Dubai to the USA costs roughly $1,500 to $7,000, depending heavily on the method ( RORO is cheaper, Containers pricier), your specific ports, and the car's size, with transit taking 3-6 weeks by sea. Key factors are the shipping method, vehicle specs, destination port in the US (LA, NY, etc.), and significant extra costs like US customs, duties (around 2.5% value), and EPA compliance, making it complex and potentially more expensive than buying in the US, especially for non-US spec cars.